What's your style? What do you like to wear? What makes you feel good? What type of work do you do? All of these answers will factor into your style. It could be casual, classy, elegant, feminine, or a mixture of all of those. Incorporate your style into every piece of clothing you choose.
Essential Shoes for Your Wardrobe
Shoes make the outfit. Every woman should have a pair of sneakers, sandals, basic pumps, boots, and dress shoes. If you run or hike regularly, choose sneakers that are appropriate for the sport. Otherwise, just choose a comfortable sneaker in a neutral color. A pair of basic black pumps will go with just about anything. Every woman should have a black pair of dress shoes, a brown pair of dress shoes, and a colorful pair of dress shoes.
Basic Hair Accessories
Hair accessories can really accentuate an outfit and give the finishing look it needs. Basic hair accessories to have are black hair ties, hair clips, silver barrettes and headbands.
Essential Tops for Your Wardrobe
Line your closet with tops that fit well and look great. You should have five long-sleeved tops. These should be button-down blouses that can be very professional or a little casual. Choose a black one and a white one and different colors for the three remaining.
It's important to have a variety of colors in your wardrobe to keep it lively. Add five sweaters of different colors and styles. Short-sleeved tops should not be t-shirts. They should be well designed blouses in different colors and styles. Five or more should be plenty. Notice that five is the magic number. This gives you enough clothing options and won't have you doing laundry too often.
Basic Belts
Belts can help finish an outfit or do just what they were made for. You should have a sturdy black belt for pants. Chain belts and scarf type belts can help highlight the waist. A wide red belt looks great with a little black dress – another essential for your closet.
The Pants for Every Occasion
Every woman should have at least one pair of black dress pants, five well fitting pairs of jeans, one pair of khakis, and three pairs of shorts for those hot summer days. Choose straight-legged or boot cut pants with a mid rise.
Underwear, Socks and Bras for Your Wardrobe
White underwear, socks and bras are best because you can bleach them. Get professionally fitted for your bras at Victoria's Secret. Ask friends and family where they have been fitted for a bra to find the best place to go. Knee-high socks are great to have for those cold winter nights, and no-show socks are great for summertime and working out.
Every woman should have ten pairs of knee highs and no-shows. Liner socks can be found at shoe stores and most department stores. These thin socks with a stocking like fabric are made to be worn with heels. Buy ones that match your shoes.
When you have a good basic wardrobe you will feel better and look beautiful. Shop for new clothing once a month with a minimum purchase of at least $25. Keep your closet fresh and new.
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