https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 21:36:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-182072 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:15:57 +0000 florida 182072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting post. I've enjoyed reading everyone's lists of workhorses. You've probably seen me in all of these:<br /> -Striped denim jacket<br /> -Black blazer with white piping<br /> -Black suiting waistcoat<br /> -White button-down tunic<br /> -Bootcut jeans<br /> -Dark-wash jeans<br /> -Denim clams<br /> -Black cotton woven MK Michael Kors skirt<br /> -Dress slacks<br /> -Leopard-print ballet flats<br /> -Black leather riding boots </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-182064 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:13:37 +0000 cciele 182064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Miine are similar to Khris':<br /> - Black leggings<br /> - Denim leggings<br /> - Boots (if I had to pick one, that'd be the slate Frye Veronica slouch)<br /> - Jean jacket<br /> - Thong sandals (specifically, Cole Haan black studded ones) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181927 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:46:49 +0000 fathenry 181927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, what an interesting thread. My workhorses are:</p> <p>1) dark wash bootcut jeans - I like gap's long and lean jeans<br /> 2) lightweight cotton cardigans to wear over tanks, tees, dresses and skirts - my favorite right now is a lightweight boyfriend style<br /> 3) comfy flats or sandals, depending on your climate</p> <p>no matter what else I have in my wardrobe, I always come back to this fail-safe combo. I jazz it up with different necklaces, bracelets, patterned tops, etc but the basic combo is the same </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181925 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:32:13 +0000 Vix 181925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my workhorses, but wish I'd added in more funky stuff that worked with them *while* I was buying the staples. [Hope that makes sense.] Now I'm working backwards and while I've got a better mix now, my workhorses are wearing out and I'm scrambling to replace them with items that work with the funkier stuff. </p> <p>So try not to do that, ha.</p> <p>-- For work -- </p> <p>* dark brown seasonless wool pants + slim (straight but not pencil) skirt + jacket...actually more flexible in terms of color pairings than their black "twins"</p> <p>* silk knit sweaters (sleeveless scoop/V neck + 3/4 sleeve surplice)</p> <p>* silk blend mesh tops (great for layering and travel)</p> <p>* textured/detailed jackets</p> <p>-- For play/more casual workplaces --</p> <p>* dark denim (jeans + pencil)</p> <p>* V/scoop neck Ts (though they don't last more than 1-2 seasons)</p> <p>* alternatives to traditional cardigans...one-button numbers, cutaway cardigans, cascading cardigans/cardiwraps</p> <p>* more casual cotton jackets </p> <p>* solid-colored cotton skirts in classic shapes but funkier colors (like pea green)</p> <p>For both: black and brown knee-high boots in cold weather, skintone shoes for warmer weather </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181914 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:01:01 +0000 Isabel 181914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, jeans for me too. (I don't buy premium, the most expensive I buy is JJill )</p> <p>T shirts and Camis to layer ( indispensible for me and cheap)</p> <p>A toasty, versatile, super -warm,winter coat - One of the items I am most willing to spend on.</p> <p>Comfortable, tall boots in black and waterproof winter boots - again, things that I am willing to spend on.</p> <p>A couple of lightweight wool sweaters that I can layer under</p> <p>one super cozy polar fleece to snuggle in - doesn't have to be expensive.</p> <p>A nicer leather tote ( black ) - spend</p> <p>A 3/4 length, completely waterproof trench- again spend</p> <p>A nice evening purse - I don't spend alot on this because it doesn't get a lot of use</p> <p>A navy or black " special dress"</p> <p>A nice evening sweater and a nice, lighter one for day</p> <p>For Summer;</p> <p>Woven dresses and skirts</p> <p>A pair of super comfy, flat sandals</p> <p>SUNGLASSES - the single most important summer item for me </p> <p>I am also a BIG accessory person, so there are a few things I could not live without :</p> <p>A couple of very warm winter and spring scarves</p> <p>A wool hat</p> <p>earrings - hoops and cubic studs and some fancier ones for the holidays/weddings</p> <p>This really made me think : because I LOVE blazers and have tons, but I could live without them. I could live without my watch and bracelets, which I also have lots of and love............</p> <p>Good Luck in pulling it all together !!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181897 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:14:04 +0000 biscuitsmom 181897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Cookie, I live in a area thats cold 8 months out of the year, lots of coats and jackets, and when it *finally* warms up, DH and Biscuit need the air conditioning on steady....so I just about LIVE in cardis- featherweight to cashmere or a heavier type knit for winter. Comes in handy for the restaraunts and stores who have the A/C set to freezing! Also wear more skirt/top combos than dresses, but am always looking to expand my very small collection....My lifestyle is very casual, so I dont often have the opportunity to dress up- so I live vicariously thru the other posters!lol... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181894 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:46:06 +0000 Cookie 181894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in a climate that is cold from early Fall and stays that way late into Spring so I put my money into coats and boots. I love jeans and wear them as much as possible. I have an eclectic life and have to have many different types of clothes for various events. I belong to two Country Clubs which both have dress codes so I must keep that in mind when shopping for Summer - no demin or khaki so lots of sundresses and skirts that I can wear with different tops. From September to May I am involved with my local University raising funds for the Art Department and a huge museum project. That requires suits, cocktail dresses, and black-tie gowns. I also plan events - showers, weddings, all types of parties. I try to wear clothes that are pretty but that I can work in without ruining.<br /> My lists would be:<br /> Coats<br /> Boots<br /> Jeans<br /> Sundresses/skirts<br /> Neutral separates (slacks, skirts, jackets)<br /> cocktail dresses </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181891 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:19:43 +0000 chewyspaghetti 181891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let's see-<br /> bootcut jeans<br /> black leggings<br /> ponte knit pants<br /> denim leggings<br /> denim jacket<br /> summer dresses </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181888 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:50:36 +0000 Sveta 181888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question Megan. I am trying to build my wardrobe too so it was very timely for me - I will be watching this tread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181883 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:07:44 +0000 Lisa 181883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jeans (I wear them 6 out of 7 days a week)<br /> Bermuda Shorts (worn at least once a week) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181876 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:19:24 +0000 Kristine 181876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess mine would be:</p> <p>Grey/silver trouser jeans<br /> Grey denim pencil skirt<br /> White button down<br /> Chocolate brown short sleeve button down<br /> Bronze ballet flats </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181875 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:13:15 +0000 crwilson 181875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know, which I think tells me that I need some workhorses in my wardrobe. Right now I would say dresses, since that's what I turn to most often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181872 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:13:40 +0000 Dusty 181872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>skinny jeans<br /> denim jacket<br /> black engineer boots<br /> denim clams<br /> black Clarks flats </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181858 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:39:54 +0000 anne 181858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jeans<br /> denim skirt<br /> flat brown riding boots </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181856 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:37:43 +0000 Louise 181856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Leggings and dresses x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181854 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:32:26 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 181854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Megan,</p> <p>My workhorses are:</p> <p>- denim pencil skirt - I wear this at least twice a week in both summer and winter<br /> - black pencil skirt<br /> - black tall boots<br /> - black short boots</p> <p>Interestingly, none of these were particularly expensive All added up I probably spent a total of £250 on these 4 items - the boots have been through 3 and 4 winters (they get re-soled and heeled). It is my more unique pieces that can only be worn a couple of ways each that cost more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-wardrobe-workhorses#post-181853 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:16:49 +0000 Megan 181853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just reading Angie's post on wardrobe versatility and many people mentioned that they demand that their wardrobe workhorses are particularly versatile. </p> <p>I'm working on building a wardrobe with pieces that I really want to wear and have realised that I lack some key pieces (like a great pair of black pants). </p> <p>I'm interested to hear from others about which pieces are the work horses in your closet- the ones you would hate to live without? </p>