So you're standing at your closet with that age old question.....
"What do I wear?!"
If you're anything like me, you may strategically plan your outfits, so choosing an outfit on a regular day can be hard. It's easy to choose an outfit for a special occasion, or for a night out on the town, but what about a day when you're going to class, running errands, going to the office for a while, out to lunch with a friend, or doing a little shopping; you want to look cute, but not pull out your "Sunday's best"! You go to what I like to call the "Closet Essentials"! These are pieces that every woman needs in her closet. They can complete any outfit or make any outfit on their own!
Outerwear- Never underestimate the power of a nice coat. Paired with the right dress, blouse, or jeans, they can set an outfit off! No matter the season, one of these pieces will work for you!
Tops- If you do not have any other colors in your closet, you need these three- white, black, and ivory. And when you get these colors, purchase them in multiple styles. These tops are easy, comfortable, and perfect for all occasions. Stock up on them!
Bottoms- In my opinion, the bottoms are 2nd in importance to shoes. A certain bottom can take an outfit from day to night, fun to funky, laid back to fashion forward. Like the tops, you need a plethora of bottoms. These are essentials for all seasons!
Shoes- The most important part of the outfit, THE BREECH! Shoes truly can make or break an outfit. It is important to know, you can never have too many shoes! Especially not too many BLACK shoes! Once again, these are shoes from all seasons and for all occasions.
*SHOPPING TIP: When stocking up on your "Essentials", do not feel obligated to get them all at once! These are pieces that you want to have for a long time, so invest, bargain, and budget! Buy out of season for some of the best prices! Don't worry about being out of style, these styles will ALWAYS be in!