What TO Wear
I just sent this email to a few friends and should post it on here as well:
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I am totally starting my wardrobe over from scratch. I'll be going through this weekend and deciding what of my existing clothing I will keep and get rid of everything else. Then I will be shopping (A LOT) to start all over!!!
I have asked a few people what they consider essential items, and this has been the input so far:
1) black dress that works for both work and play
2) black or grey pants
3) a cardigan
4) t-shirts from the Gap or similar store
5) a great pair of jeans
6) button down shirts
7) a skirt
Now, not including workout clothes, lazy-not-leaving-the-house clothes, and suits (both swimming and professional), what are five additional items of clothing you cannot live without?
I am looking for non-trendy items that can form the backbone to any good wardrobe--simple, easy to mix-and-match or layer. I'm going for the greatest possible utility here! I am usually one of those people who finds a top I really like and then end up buying it in EVERY SINGLE COLOR, and while that is good for t-shirts, it has resulted in me having a very unbalanced wardrobe!
Also, any tips on great places to shop for CHEAP (again, MAXIMUM UTILITY!) would also be appreciated! I want the most bang for my buck! I'm an inpatient shopper who hates crowds and digging through piles of crap.
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Thanks!!!
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I am totally starting my wardrobe over from scratch. I'll be going through this weekend and deciding what of my existing clothing I will keep and get rid of everything else. Then I will be shopping (A LOT) to start all over!!!
I have asked a few people what they consider essential items, and this has been the input so far:
1) black dress that works for both work and play
2) black or grey pants
3) a cardigan
4) t-shirts from the Gap or similar store
5) a great pair of jeans
6) button down shirts
7) a skirt
Now, not including workout clothes, lazy-not-leaving-the-house clothes, and suits (both swimming and professional), what are five additional items of clothing you cannot live without?
I am looking for non-trendy items that can form the backbone to any good wardrobe--simple, easy to mix-and-match or layer. I'm going for the greatest possible utility here! I am usually one of those people who finds a top I really like and then end up buying it in EVERY SINGLE COLOR, and while that is good for t-shirts, it has resulted in me having a very unbalanced wardrobe!
Also, any tips on great places to shop for CHEAP (again, MAXIMUM UTILITY!) would also be appreciated! I want the most bang for my buck! I'm an inpatient shopper who hates crowds and digging through piles of crap.
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Thanks!!!