https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:32:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128902 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 22:22:57 +0000 gryffin 1128902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echo - another leggings,tunics and dress girl!!&nbsp; That's definitely my uniform too.&nbsp; Also never met a blazer or topper I did not like!!&nbsp; Great list of essentials.&nbsp; No questions a dress is easy and stylish.&nbsp; Love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128901 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 22:18:10 +0000 Echo 1128901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I am late to the game here, but I definitely tend to have a "uniform". Essentials for me include:<br />leggings and tunics<br />dresses and tights<br />stompy shoes<br />interesting and unusual toppers to go with the dresses</p> <p>I also tend to wear necklaces, so I rarely buy embellished necklines that would interfere with that. Despite the fact that they would go with my lifestyle, I rarely wear jeans, ballet flats and sweaters. I also rarely wear separates as far as skirts go; it's so much easier for me to wear a dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128794 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 19:52:04 +0000 gryffin 1128794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gillian Pearl - what a practical and comfortable list.&nbsp; Know yourself and what you like.&nbsp; Excellent list of essentials covering pretty much all contingencies!!&nbsp; Very well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128781 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 19:36:06 +0000 Anonymous 1128781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! Really all I NEED in warm months are bikinis under short shorts and tank tops with sandals, and in cold months sweater dresses and fleece-lined tights with boots. Much as I love clothing, comfort is my #1! Since I can't just bum around at the beach every day I also need ballet flats, patterned dresses, cardigans, skinny jeans, and scarves. And I'm always wearing the same five rings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128577 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 15:35:08 +0000 gryffin 1128577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MicheleLee - you will always look stylish in that combination!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128490 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 07:41:21 +0000 MicheleLee 1128490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skinny jeans, blazers and scarves </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128342 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 02:11:43 +0000 gryffin 1128342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynn - what a love collection of essentials.&nbsp; Classic, elegant, practical but what girl can live without cowboy boots!!&nbsp; My favorites!!<br />Laura - sounds like a gorgeous collection of knits to go with you jeans!&nbsp; I am very intrigued by sweater and knit blazers.&nbsp; I love my Gibson riding jacket which is a knit material and I have one Juicy Couture cutaway military cardigan/blazer - they give an elegance with more softness.&nbsp; That look seems so alluring and fresh now.&nbsp; Wonderful color palate rich, vibrant and elegant!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128297 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 01:17:43 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1128297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I read this thread when it first started and have been trying to decide on my items ever since. Jeans, for sure; knit tops with some interest; scarves in the winter. Ballet flats in the warmer months. Recently, ponte or sweater blazers. I wear my watch and wedding ring every day but otherwise am not a big jewelry person. I've got a fairly defined color palette of clear colors with a lot of black, gray, blue, cream, clear greens, teal, purple, and some pinks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128288 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 01:11:08 +0000 lynn 1128288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jeans--mostly blue plus black, cream and loden--all skinny or straight leg<br /> Lots of blue button downs, pattern and solid<br /> Black pants-- mostly slim legged<br /> Black sweaters<br /> Cardigans--lots of blue and black<br /> Flats, boots--mostly short or mid-calf but also have riding boots and cowboy ones </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128272 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:55:34 +0000 gryffin 1128272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LACeleste - wow, I think we need a major post on your jewelry box alone!!&nbsp; That sounds totally awesome!!&nbsp; Gosh, what more do you need than jeans a black jacket and your jewelry box!!&nbsp; You must have some amazing party capsule.&nbsp; Mine needs a major update (I stopped buying clothes for my fantasy life and when fantasy came around I had nothing to wear!!)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I am drooling to see how you add in your faux fur, velvet, lace and sequins!!&nbsp; Major kudos on combining your capsules so well!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128258 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:38:13 +0000 LACeleste 1128258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question Gryffin!</p> <p>I am happiest in:<br />-Jeans of all cuts and washes<br />-Jackets--mostly black but trying to expand<br />-Wrap dresses<br />-Interesting stylish shoes<br />-Vintage&nbsp;jewelry (I have quite a collection representing 1920s-1970s)</p> <p>I had a grand old time wearing stuff from my party/holiday capsule this season. &nbsp;Leather! Faux fur! Velvet! Lace! Gold! Sequins!&nbsp; I can incorporate a little sparkle in my day to day but it can be a slippery slope.&nbsp; I LOVE dressing up but don't want to look like&nbsp;Auntie Mame.&nbsp; Maybe&nbsp;I was a Duchess in a past life? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128239 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:15:22 +0000 gryffin 1128239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alasse - what a beautiful list and autumn is my favorite season so I am sure you are rocking those colors!!&nbsp; Sounds feminine, warm and delightful!!<br />Linda- What a girl that work out clothing in top on your essentials list!!&nbsp; So impressed.&nbsp; Gorgeous assortment.&nbsp; I wish I could wear wrap dresses, so elegant, unfortunately they do not usually flatter.&nbsp; Love your work list - very elegant, great casuals and colors!!&nbsp; Plus love that brogues are up there.&nbsp; I bought my first pair in the early 90's and have been loving them ever since! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128088 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:39:16 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1128088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a tough one for the maximalist, but I'll give it a go:</p> <p>workout clothes: running shoes, shorts, leggings, yoga pants, long and short sleeve tees.</p> <p>casual weekend clothing: (cool weather) dark wash jeans, button front shirts, ankle boots, pull over sweaters. (warm weather) stretch tees, mid thigh shorts, flat sandals.</p> <p>work: wrap dresses, pencil skirts, tapered pants, silk blouses, blazers, trenchcoats for cold and warm weather, tights, pumps and brogues, commuting shoes for cold and warm weather.</p> <p>Lots of bright and jewel colors, grey, navy, white and cream, and patterns.</p> <p>I could probably go without scarves if I had to, but I need jewelry of all kinds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128069 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:27:12 +0000 Alassë 1128069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A-line skirts at knee, pencils at knee, contrasting-to-brown autumn-colored tops with feminine necklines,&nbsp;brown bottoms/shoes/cardigans/belts/socks/tights.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1128016 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:48:44 +0000 gryffin 1128016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou - there was a vendor at the dog shows who had a huge collection of them(open back, closed back clogs, sandals).&nbsp; When they fit they are like walking on cushions.&nbsp; So comfy and totally indestructable.&nbsp; If they dull down, spray them with hair spray and voila all nice again.&nbsp; They almost never wear out but the little nubs get smaller.&nbsp; Great for rain, mud, snow, rinse and done.&nbsp; I am right between sizes and somehow I got one pair that were divine but I could never find another my heel would hit the back edge.&nbsp; They are also very light.&nbsp; As I said great if they fit and perfect for all activities doggy!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127983 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:16:49 +0000 rachylou 1127983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh! Thanks for the tip, gryffin! Never'd heard of Ana Tech before. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127966 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:58:30 +0000 Isabel 1127966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gryffin, LOL ! &nbsp;That is a point that I have to ponder myself. &nbsp;Maybe that should be my goal for everyday wear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127955 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:46:12 +0000 gryffin 1127955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou - I am with you on the dog walker shoes.&nbsp; I wear my merrill breeze in summer and merrill ice in winter.&nbsp; If you like crocs have you ever heard of ana-tech?&nbsp; There used to be a guy at the dog shoes selling them.&nbsp; They are molded plastic with an orthotic insert that you can replace.&nbsp; People were literally trampling each other to buy them (washable and indestructable)&nbsp; I just found them, my husband loves them, at <a href="http://www.lithiaparkshoes.com/prostores/servlet/Categories?category=Ana" rel="nofollow">http://www.lithiaparkshoes.com.....tegory=Ana</a> Tech Women's:Clogs&nbsp; What they lack in gorgeous they make up in comfort, durability and practical.&nbsp; Your essential sound fab!!&nbsp; Stylish, practical, warm and sassy and on trend with that leather trim!!&nbsp; Great list!<br />Isabel - another blazer girl!!&nbsp; Is there anything better!!.&nbsp; You do have a fabulous point.&nbsp; Why do we need anything else?&nbsp; (okay formal/dressy capsule)&nbsp;and some outerwear but, as you say, that's an awfully good capsule.&nbsp; Lots for me to think about, really good point to ponder!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127892 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 18:43:10 +0000 Isabel 1127892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great thread !</p> <p>Blazers, blazers and blazers. &nbsp;Mostly navy, black, grey, and one berry color. I love menswear print, but that wouldn't be an absolute must-have.&nbsp;</p> <p>A black t shirt, a grey t&nbsp;&nbsp;and a white one. &nbsp;In cotton and lightweight merino wool. Long sleeve for winter, short sleeve for layering and Fall and Spring.&nbsp;</p> <p>A grey, cashmere, big &nbsp;soft sweater.&nbsp;</p> <p>A navy sweater coat</p> <p>Boots</p> <p>A dark pair of straight leg jeans that I could wear with several silhouettes on top.</p> <p>A black dress that I could wear in the summer and through the WInter for dressier occasions.&nbsp;</p> <p>Scarves.&nbsp;</p> <p>A big watch</p> <p>bangle bracelets</p> <p>stud earring, faux-diamond'</p> <p>small, hoop earrings. &nbsp;Maybe 1.5 in in diameter.</p> <p>In fact, why do I have so many OTHER clothes ! &nbsp;LOL&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127839 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:59:05 +0000 rachylou 1127839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The two things I must have, style or no style, are my Crocs-knockoff Doggers shoes and puffer, for walking the dog. Also, the waistpack and re-usable Starbucks cup ($1). Oh and thermals (I'm into the Uniqlo sleeveless Heattech top).</p> <p>Style related: At home, skinnies/jeggings, tunics, long chunky sweaters, half-boots. At the office, right now it's suits and funky black heels (shooties, stacked heels, pointy toes). Oh and right, everything's got to have leather trim </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127780 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 16:47:18 +0000 MsMary 1127780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, AndiB "Plainsong" is my book club book for the month, and our meeting is on Monday.&nbsp; So I guess I'd better crack it open verra verra soon!&nbsp; ;)&nbsp; Glad to hear a positive review!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127777 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 16:42:51 +0000 gryffin 1127777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AndiB - wow skirts in winter!!&nbsp; Love the look but hate the draft even with tights and long down parka.&nbsp; Major admiration going!!&nbsp; Your wrap/poncho collection sounds fantastic!!&nbsp; Chic, warm and interesting.&nbsp; could there be a better combo?&nbsp; I think not!!&nbsp; Kudos on the earrings at watch collection - as Mies van der Rohe said "god is in the detail!"<br />Janet - Gosh you have summer sorted too!!&nbsp; Major kudos!!&nbsp; Great essentials and you always combine them in such an elegant and edgy way!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127657 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:31:09 +0000 Janet 1127657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My essentials fall into cold-weather and warm-weather categories:</p> <p>Cold:<br /> jeans - skinny, straight, and boot, in dark denim, black or grey<br /> boots - especially booties, in low to mid heel heights<br /> tops - many styles - knits, sweaters, button front, blouses...<br /> cashmere hoodies - recently rekindled my love for these<br /> jackets - especially moto styles and leather</p> <p>Warm:<br /> sandals - in neutral or metallic and either flat or walkable mid heel<br /> simple sleeveless dresses - my favorite is duplicated in black and blue, in a tee-shirt type knit<br /> lightweight but not sheer tops with interesting detail<br /> bermuda shorts</p> <p>Plus warm and cold weather running/cycling gear and my swimsuits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127646 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:26:32 +0000 AndiB 1127646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>guess while I'm mentioning MaryK's book I should add what my ME defining essentials are: &nbsp;in the winter tall black boots, pencil skirts (mostly black but I have grey and stone), black tights, a layering top (turtle neck if very cold, long sleeve tee if milder), and an indoor topper like a blazer (black and tweeds are my favorites) but what I am really loving this season are wraps and ponchos (I have a grey cashmere that I love to fling over my shoulder, a silkier ink blue knit, and a fab boiled wool with ribbed knit collar). &nbsp;I guess you could say i use a lot of black as a base and add an interesting layer over top. &nbsp;I too wear earrings every day, but only medium hoops (gold or silver depending on what I am wearing) or balls (of all varieties:&nbsp;silver, gold, pearl, copper). &nbsp;I do have some statement necklaces but don't find myself wearing them as much any more. &nbsp;I've also started a nice watch collection, which rotates in and out. &nbsp;Geez, I have got to get to photographing and posting! &nbsp;You all are such an inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127639 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:19:37 +0000 AndiB 1127639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK: &nbsp;Are you reading Plainsong by Kent Haruf (I see it on your bed!)? &nbsp;&nbsp; That is one of my FAVORITE BOOKS EVER!!! &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127628 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:08:41 +0000 gryffin 1127628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glory - absolutely agree.&nbsp; No girl can live happy without jeans!!&nbsp; Great choice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127621 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:01:19 +0000 Glory 1127621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I purchased 2 pairs of jeans this past year - faded blue denim and black in a jegging/ slim style. For the boot type weather they have been fantastic and so comfy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127613 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 13:43:52 +0000 gryffin 1127613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly - sounds like you have your essentials all figured out!!&nbsp; Great list!!&nbsp; Plus another vote for a great hair cut, so important!!<br />Graling - another leggings girl!!&nbsp; You're the first to choose sunglasses!!&nbsp; Great style statement - with transition lenses I don't get that option, but I really admire great sunnies on others!!&nbsp; <br />Adelfa - sorry to hear about your moto!!&nbsp; Great piece and just adds that bit of attitude in so many situations.&nbsp; Good luck with the decision but moto would get a big vote from me!!&nbsp; It's amazing what we feel "naked" without.&nbsp; For me it's my diamond studs, watch and wedding/engagement ring plus my schnauzer necklace.&nbsp; But I wear these items every day and don't swap out.&nbsp; I really applaud you and MK for being to organaized and attentive to detail.&nbsp; Kudos!&nbsp; PS great list essentials.&nbsp; You always look elegant and&nbsp;polished.<br />Jennifer - you nailed it!!&nbsp; Cat hair!!&nbsp; I prefer schnauzer hair but that matches my black and gray color palate!!&nbsp; I have this plate and there is a cat hair plate too.&nbsp; Perhaps we need a little cardi with this slogan?&nbsp; Thoughts?&nbsp; You essentials and colors sound beautiful!!&nbsp; Also I&nbsp;think it's great that you are wearing your perfume not just admiring it!!&nbsp; Kudos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127511 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 06:06:51 +0000 jennifer 1127511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>General must haves for me: Boho skirts, Jeans (usually bootcut or flare or trouser),a lot of tees/tanks/camis.Jackets,sweaters,interesting soft knit tops. Shoes /sandals in browns,black, nude,white. Earrings,watch(especially a metal band one that shows all hours and is waterproof -I don't like having to think about watch preservation).Perfume.<br /> If I'm not wearing earrings.a watch and perfume when out and about I feel a bit naked.<br /> Cat hair .Bane of outfit perfection but I wouldn't give up my darlings for anything. </p> <p> Color musts : Browns,black,ivory,white,bright olive green( -think minus the pimiento filling.)scarlet orangy-red (pimiento)teals -greeny,bluey,Aqua/turquoise,orange,corally pink,Aubergine,mustard /golden yellow ,loden/dark olivey green,rust /pumpkin.<br /> Can anyone tell that I'm a maximalist mood dresser? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-your-essential-wardrobe-items-that-you-cant-live-without/page/3#post-1127501 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 05:48:34 +0000 Adelfa 1127501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is oddly hard for me. Especially since my moto ripped and I'm fighting with my conscience about how much to spend on my next one!</p> <p>I wear earrings every day. Don't know if I've ever missed a day since I got them pierced. But like MK I'm not sure they're a visible element of my style.</p> <p>Tapered pants, for sure, both for casual and work. And sleek, current footwear. Tees in jersey and other fabrications. Black, gray, cream, navy. Graphic prints.</p> <p>I think I need my moto back:-) </p>