Core closet items

[martygreene]

As it seems I didn't get the job I wanted for this summer (or at the very least, I've passed the point of no return and now must decline if I am offered the job in the upcoming weeks), I'm going to have more time than I had anticipated.

That said, I'm going to ramp up the effort being put into my current garment projects, and probably start working both on the ready-to-wear line that I've been planning, and on re-vamping my core closet items. Think, separates.

That said, what, in your opinion, are the most important pieces of clothing to have? A jacket? Slacks? Skirt? Shirt? If you could only have ten
pieces of clothing (not including underpinnings and accessories), what would you want them to be?

 

[d_flawless]

in the past year i've realized i needed:
*pearl earrings (an extra, but i wear these daily)*
black blazer + pants
nice, fitted dark jeans
black stilettos
crisp white blouse
denim mini
some type of pretty, chiffon top in a neutral tone
flowy skirt
black lace top
gold flat sandals

that's mine anyway

 

[alysia]

circle/a-line/full skirts
blazers
jeans
button downs (white)
dress pants that fit someone with no ass (really a very hard thing to do)
Cardigans
Thick Strap Tanks
Polos
Cable Knit sweaters
graphic t-shirts

 

[Wattage]

1 pair of dress jeans
1 pair of casual jeans
2 good sweaters (cable knit, cashmere)
1 fitted black jacket/blazer
2 camis/tanks (1 casual, 1 dressy)
1 multi-functional skirt (black or dark denim), fitted
1 pair dress slacks (black)
1 Ash-grey hoodie

 

[martygreene]

When someone else asked me this question not long ago, my initial response was:
I don't wear trousers/slacks/pants/whatever you wish to call them. I
wear skirts or dresses every day. That said, for me having a variety of
skirts (floor length, ankle length, mid-calf, just below the knee) and
dresses (long sleeve, short sleeve, 3/4 sleeve, varied lengths) are
very important to me. Most of my tops are knit tops or fitted
button-down shirts, generally 3/4 length or long sleeved, as they tend
to be more versatile to me. I have a couple cap-sleeved tank type tops
which I have mainly for their interesting necklines. Having a
lightweight fitted jacket is also something important to me, as it
allows me to quickly dress-up an outfit, and gives me layering options.

I suppose for me my ten essentials would
be:
1. Floor or ankle length skirt
2. Mid-length skirt
3. Long dress w/ short sleeves
4. long dress w/ long or 3/4 sleeves
5. Long sleeved top (V, square, sweetheart, or bateau neckline)
6. 3/4 sleeved top (V, square, sweetheart, or bateau neckline)
7. Wide-strapped or cap sleeved 'tank' top
8. Fitted jacket
9. long or 3/4 sleeved button-down shirt
10. Basic female T-shirt (one cut for the female form, so it's not
boxy)

But I'm beginning to think I might need to change that. Not sure.

 

[laurenmo88]

a short cotton babydoll dress

 

[valley]

I will always need a couple good pairs of dress pants, a black blazer, dark dressy jeans and a pair of kitten heels. Bright colored shirts/tanks/tees come and go but always work with what I wear.