https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-5 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:05:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-5#post-1997102 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 02:42:36 +0000 Gretchen 1997102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could agree w removing the bright blazers. The cardigan is harder for me to reclassify to workhorse as I have multiples in different weights and cuts (see getting dressed in the dark above...) </p> <p> So maybe the essential should be reframed as a long open cardigan in either cotton, cashmere or wool? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-5#post-1997093 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 02:23:03 +0000 Angie 1997093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*APPLAUSE*</p> <p><b>Gretchen,</b> you're clever, and I love your dressing in the dark analogy! </p> <p>You NAILED it - if you take out the teal blazer and red cardigan <b>- Helena</b> is dead right. They are workhorse statement pieces, which you mentioned yourself too.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-5#post-1997083 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 02:04:20 +0000 Helena 1997083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great list! My guess is your bright blazers might fall into the "workhorse statement piece" bucket. What do you think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-essentials-5#post-1997078 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 01:47:48 +0000 Gretchen 1997078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It helps me to think about essentials as the items that are so prevalent in my closet that I could get dressed in the dark and would land on at least 1 if not a full outfit. (Also the area I have the hardest time purging b/c I know I will wear each of these items) Following that logic: </p> <p>V-neck solid color sweater - light grey or cream. cotton for summer, wool or cashmere for winter<br /> 1/4 zip sweatshirt - grey or cream<br /> White or white w pattern sleeveless tops, v or scoop neck<br /> Blue/white stripe knit T-shirts<br /> Navy solid knit shirts<br /> Navy suit - long blazer + pants<br /> Jeans - bright white or dark wash, straight or boot cut<br /> Bright colored long blazers - teal or red (could be statement, but they are go to toppers for me)<br /> Long layering cardigan in red or navy<br /> A-line knit dress in navy<br /> Ballet flats<br /> Low profile tennis shoes<br /> 2.5” leather pumps<br /> Delicate gold necklaces or earrings </p>