Wardrobe Essentials for the New Year
The post-holiday sales are here and better than ever this year. Now is the time to think about exactly how you’re going to spend your gift certificates, gift cards, store coupons or return credit. We suggest starting the new year right and avoiding the nice-to-haves and instead investing in those Top Essentials that anchor and expand your wardrobe. Wether the item has always been missing or your version is getting worn here’s our list of best investment pieces. Besides, owning these will expand your outfit options so much that you will definitely have money left over for that splurge!
Each Top Essential listed should be:
In a seasonless fabric, that can be worn all year round
A neutral color that works with your skin tone
Great fit and cut, that works with your silhouette
A quality fabric that will last through multiple wears
A clean palette with minimal details that can be adapted to fit any occasion
Top Essentials
Little “Black” Dress: a dark neutral
Dark Pants: Straight or bootcut in your best dark neutral
Dark Jeans: Straight or boot cut in a medium rise
Jacket,Blazer or Cardigan: Classic cut in your best dark neutral color
Skirt: Classic cut in a neutral color that goes with your pants and jacket
Day Dress: Simple clean cut in a neutral solid color
Knit Sweater: Thin knit for layering over a tank under a jacket
Any Occasion Top: In neutral print or mix of colors in your palette
Classic “White” Shirt: From a buttondown to T-shirt in your best light color from white-cream-beige
Tank Tops: black, white and your best neutrals
3 Neutral Shoes: dark pump or dressy shoe, comfortable flat and boots or a sneaker depending on your climate
Leather Purse: Classic shape in a dark neutral
And don’t forget neutral supportive bras and seamless panties!
A Few of Our Favorite Essentials
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