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Escrime · Kate Spade

Basic Pieces for a Wardrobe

itsapinkthing · Coach

What about some cashmere twin sets, so the pieces can be used seperately. The shells can layer over and under things and be used alone. Plus I am always a fan of well fitting cardi.
Let me think more but you have a nice start...

lacrosseluver04 · BCBG

I really have nothing to add, but dang, how I'd love to have your wardrobe! It sounds soooo nice! :)

jj · Kate Spade

I second a few fitted cashmere cardigans - I like JCrew the best

Ballet flats - maybe Cole Haan which are comfy and stylish

I would also add more tops that you can wear with both your dress pants and jeans - tees by Splendid and Vince fit well and usually have cute details. They would look good under blazers as well.

Trouser jeans

A colored or patterned blazer to mix in with your solid suit pieces

Pencil skirt if you need a skirt

ILoveChoo · Hermes

maybe something like a wrap dress or other comfortable day dress
a cream sweater/turtleneck
cardigans (I like 3/4 or bracelet sleeves on these)

FashionPrincess · Hermes

I agree about adding some nice knit/tee shirts. Also, how about some colored cashmere sweaters, I feel like everything is very black and gray.

littlebean · Kate Spade

I'll second some of the suggestions already made:

-flats
-pencil skirts -- maybe a dark denim and then a grey wool
-a beautiful scarf
-a wrap dress -- how about in a classy print or brown
-a colored blazer

Perhaps I am more casual than you are, but I'd go for another pair of jeans, perhaps a pair of courduroy trousers, and many great layering t-shirts and knits.

cahabo · Kate Spade

I second trouser jeans and corduroy pants. Wool pants are nice too. I also think a lot of tanks and basic tees in short sleeve and long sleeve are a staple for layering. I'm not sure how casual you dress, but I think a good pair of shoes to walk around in are a must (like athletic). Also a hoodie!

Escrime · Kate Spade

Thanks for the great suggestions, guys! Please keep them coming. :)

I have a selection of Pumas that I wear when not wearing flight boots, so I use those when I need something to slip on. I also have a lot of hoodies (I personal train, too, so they're a staple for me), but I am always buying more. I got a few of the short sleeve ones a couple of weeks ago.

FashionPrincess wrote:

I agree about adding some nice knit/tee shirts. Also, how about some colored cashmere sweaters, I feel like everything is very black and gray.

LOL, yeah, FP, I have a pretty monochromatic closet. I TRY to get color in there, but somehow, I always end up with something black or gray. The aubergine is a start! biggrin

AllieGurl · Marc Jacobs

COLOR !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Since you seem to like to stick to black/grey clothing, buy a handbag in a color ! Dark purple, cobalt , bronze something with some color!

booties - patent?

and also if you insist on staying with classics, then buy some more fun accessories and jewelry!

Kitty · Hermes

- blazers
- trouser jeans
- more jeans in general (different washes, cuts, lengths, etc.)
- Pencil or a-line skirts

Suasoria · Chanel

I (heart) this post.

I've studied your list at length. Some things that may or may not fit your style:

- Skinny black capris, even in a matte satin or equivalent so you can wear them for dressier (holiday?) occasions with a shiny blouse or sweater and perhaps your silver evening sandals

- Khakis, if you swing that way, or something similar in olive green, neutral chocolate or taupe, the point is to grab some casual washable slacks that aren't denim and probably aren't black, since you can dress down your current black trousers if need be.

- Comfy white jeans for the spring/summer - wonderful for those times when you yearn to wear jeans but blue jeans, no matter how "trousery," won't cut the mustard. Also great on vacations and getaways. Some white lineny slacks could fit this purpose too.

- A bias-cut print skirt (silk?) combining black/red, gray/coral, or whatever colors you can work with - you don't sound like a skirt person, and neither am I, but I find that one is good to have for those occasions when you're feeling a vibe that ladies don't wear pants but a dress would be overdoing it.

- White button-front shirt/blouse with some ruffles or pintucks, possibly oversized

- Dressy blouse in red or teal satin or some color that works for you, perhaps even an animal print - go classic foo-foo like a plunging neckline, tie-around-the-waist or whatever.

- At least one crewneck cardigan. I know cardigans are like khakis for some people; the very word sends them into a tizzy. I'm thinking something that hits between the waist and the hip, and it need not be a luxury fabric. In fact I think cotton, if it's fine-gauge, can be thrown over even an LBD. Bonus points if you find something with subtle beading or bracelet-3/4 sleeves. I'm a cardigan addict and I'll wear them buttoned up in place of pullovers. Then get one in a color that works with that print skirt mentioned above.

- Ditto on some knit tops, close-fitting, like some wrap-style tops or even a slight empire or tunic style, in colors and sleeve lengths that flatter you (your selection of tops is grim)

- I'd also throw in some beater tanks or the equivalent in good basic colors and probably v-neck long-length tees in black, white, pink, chocolate, olive, heather gray - the kind of thing you pick up at Target for nothing without guilt because you'll want to replace them often.

- Casual jackets/blazers. Maybe a dark blue or black denim, gray corduroy, reddish or purplish poplin, tweedy brown.

- A low-to-mid-heeled comfy sandal in black that you can wear with jeans or casual skirts

- Kitten-heeled pointy mules with some buckle or hardware on them

- Definitely flats, at least one in black and perhaps a fun color like red or silver