I'm a newbie, but Angie's wardrobe essential post really tapped in to what I've been thinking a lot about recently as I try to slow down my shopping habits and be much more thoughtful in what I buy. I'm a big fan of buying duplicates of things I love, and I have to stop myself from adding the same type of item over and over to my closet. But if it really is a wardrobe essential, maybe it's not a bad thing to stock up before things wear out.
Here's my list:
-Snakeskin shoes. I have at least 7 pairs of heels, flats, wedges and sandals that I wear constantly. Snakeskin is my absolute favorite neutral.
-Dark blue skinny jeans. This shape and color are the most flattering.
-Striped tops, generally black/white or navy/white. The stripes provide a little something extra in a more basic outfit.
-Ivory jackets. I have an ivory quilted one and an ivory/beige leather one that go with anything and are great to brighten up darker fall/winter hues.
-Long and pendant necklaces, in gold or silver. A long necklace always helps me look put together, and it's enough of a statement piece without being overly fussy.
-White tees and tanks. I wear these all throughout spring and summer with shorts (I live in TX), and I look for ones with unique details (peplums, layers, texture, etc.) to differentiate them.
-Teal tops. This is my favorite color and it looks great on me - I wear it all the time.
-Black casual dresses/rompers. When it's above 90 degrees for 3 months, you will sweat through everything and feel like a mess. Black conceals the sweat and always looks a bit dressier than it is, so I feel presentable. It's also a blank canvas for fun shoes, jewelry, etc.
Does it seem like I am missing anything?