Wardrobe Essentials?

[captainmel]

This is for a school assignment, what are your top five wardrobe essentials? PIP them if you have a specific item and it isn't a giant PITA.

[partiallysunny]

-Great bra
-Black heels, closed toe
-A good fitting black suit jacket with matching pants (which I have yet to find)
-Good pair of dark wash jeans
-Favorite pair of sweat pants

[Muddled]

Don't most people have more than one wardobe? Work and play, for example. Or maybe I'm just not good at these things.

My (not office based) summer essentials are:
Good jeans
Ribbed tank
Sundress
Cardigan
Full(ish) skirt

[captainmel]

Jun 18, 2013 12:49:16 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

-Great bra
-Black heels, closed toe
-A good fitting black suit jacket with matching pants (which I have yet to find)
-Good pair of dark wash jeans
-Favorite pair of sweat pants

Have you checked Talbots for a suit? It seems kind of old lady (and I like a lot of old lady things) but they have some really nice choices for tailored pieces.

[partiallysunny]

captainmel I haven't looked there. I'm been eyeing a few at NY&Co. but I haven't been able to pull the trigger. Maybe I'll look at Talbots, too (which, yes, seems old lady to me, but I don't care if I come out with a good suit).

[tiramisu]

It's hard to only list 5!

- the right size bra, in the right cut/shape for you.
- flattering, well-tailored jeans (mine are Joe's honey fit)
- plain, well-fitting t-shirt (can be cotton or cotton/poly blend; v-neck, crew neck, or scoop neck)
- a great cardigan (or a few)
- simple, well-fitting shoes (like my black flats, which are Bloch or black heels, which are Ivanka Trump Amoro)

If the bra doesn't count, then I'd like to add a well-fitting/tailored statement dress that's still work-appropriate (not too low-cut, not too short a hem). Mine is a knee-length red cap-sleeved dress, fitted, with folding/pleating at the neckline.  And it has pockets!

[neonpink]

My wardrobe essentials for work

Pencil Skirt
Brooks Brothers Non iron shirt. Mine are 6 years old and still look brand new and I've never ironed them ever. I can wear them all day long and they still look polished.
A accessory that is trendy, I'm in Design so I can be funky. Currently it's neon skinny belts.
Ballet Flats I can keep under my desk to go to job sites instead of heels
a classic sheath dress. Very flattering and always in style

My Home wardrobe
I wear the same Brooks shirts but sleeves rolled up.
Mint skinny Jeans
a patterned silk or faux silk tee. (looks dressed up but so lazy)
Flip flops, currently are sanusk made out of recycled yoga mats so comfy.
A lined skirts

[captainmel]

I am loving hearing all of your answers. I ended up writing my essentials as
Cardigans
Blazers
Circle Skirts
Ballet Flats
A great handbag with lots of pockets

[partiallysunny]

This maybe a dumb question... but what's a circle skirt?

[captainmel]

partiallysunny, this is a circle skirt. When the pattern pieces are flat they're cone/circle shped.

A lot of the more modern styles are shorter. I lurve them.

[partiallysunny]

Oh, I love those types of skirts! I didn't know that was what they were called.