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I thought it would be fun...

shiny

Veteran

.... to make a list of Angie's key wardrobe pieces!!

I am thinking of Nina Garcia's "One Hundred" book. While I adore Nina, I found her book left me flat. I couldn't envision tracking down her 100 pieces and actually having a complete, workable wardrobe. Whereas I suspect if we built an "Angie's 100" list, we would have a workable wardrobe!!!

Rules for the thread:

1) I'll start it and you add to it. Continue the numbering until we reach 100.

2) It's okay if an item is something you personally can't or don't want to wear for one reason or another.

3) Feel free to copy and paste previous entries, and use the following code in your post:

* I already own
**I am actively seeking
***I don't think this works for me personally, but it probably will for other people

Okay let's get started!!!

Angie's 100

1) Clamdiggers*
2) 8-hour ballet flats*
3) crisp white collared shirt*
4) black leather moto jacket ** possibly ***
5) modern, form-fitting jean jacket*
6) wrap shirt*
7) wrap dress*
8) pencil skirt* and also ** more
9) cami*
10) great bra*

Your turn.... if we can get 10 people to list 10 unique items, we'll have 100....

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Latest reply was from Angie

JewelryGirl

What a GREAT idea!! I read the book & was thinking the same thing! I don't have 10 but can't wait to watch this one & learn!!

hanna

(website)

1) Clamdiggers**
2) 8-hour ballet flats**
3) crisp white collared shirt*
4) black leather moto jacket
5) modern, form-fitting jean jacket*
6) wrap shirt**
7) wrap dress**
8) pencil skirt*
9) cami*
10) great bra*

my additions:
11) the perfect fitting jeans - skinny*, straight* and **, and boot*!
12) a great-fitting fitted blazer in a classic color (black or navy)*
13) sleek knee-high boots*
14) classic flat tote

can't think of more right now!

taylor

Veteran

Black Trench* or any color you like
Black dress pump*
Cashmere sweaters*
Boots* you fav color.
Black hanbdbag*
Little black dress*
Trendy watch color* pref. white
classic jewlery*
A suit*
fun glasses* if you wear them

I think that makes 24 total

shiny

Veteran

You could've made skinny, straight and bootcut three separate line items.

Kari

Veteran

1) Clamdiggers*
2) 8-hour ballet flats** (I wore out my former 8-hour flats, but my feet aren't TOO picky.)
3) crisp white collared shirt*
4) black leather moto jacket* (White pleather is my alternative.)
5) modern, form-fitting jean jacket*
6) wrap shirt**
7) wrap dress* (Faux wraps only.)
8) pencil skirt*
9) cami*
10) great bra*
11) the perfect fitting jeans - skinny*, straight*, and boot*!
12) a great-fitting fitted blazer in a classic color (black or navy)*
13) sleek knee-high boots*
14) classic flat tote***

Added:
15) 3 purses: cold weather (darker colored), warm weather (brighter colored), evening/formal (smaller clutch)*
16) lightweight trench*
17) Smart/formal knee-length dress** (I don't own any formal dresses. If I ever get invited to a FANCY wedding or cocktail party, I'll be in trouble.)

hanna

(website)

shiny - i debated on it! but jeans are so very up to the person and their lifestyle - meaning, how often you wear them, what styles you feel suits you best, etc - that i figured i would just put them in one and lump them under "the perfect fitting jeans." and now it leaves room for more interesting responses

shiny

Veteran

Okay Hannah - I can buy that! But I suppose now we need to add... white jeans!

And Kari's number 15 can easily be 3 separate line items, I think. It's different than the jeans, no?

Taylor, maybe I dreamed it but I think Angie once said she owned no black pumps? They would definetly be on my list, along with LBD. Boots - I think we can flesh this out to more than just one line item. For example, knee-high chestnut boots.

By my accounting, we're up to about 30!

taylor

Veteran

Shiny,
I think you are right. There was a thread not long ago, and some people don't wear black at all. I guess we should be *color neutral* with our suggestions hu?
Although I agree with you about adding the white jeans too!

Patience

Veteran

Shiny, I hope at the end you will compile the final list.

How about

pearl necklace* and **
waistcoat *
micro fishnets *
skinny belt *
denim skirt*
scarf *
skirt shirts * and **
I'll stop with lucky 7 unless I think of some more.

shiny

Veteran

Taylor, half my wardrobe is black - though I haven't worn black pants in ages. I live in Boston where black is the uniform. Even if I have blonde hair, I'm going to be wearing black. So I'm not about to give black up! But I do think Angie's rule about buying neutrals with texture makes a lot of sense, so maybe we should add that into the 100? For example:

Black dress pump in... patent leather or suede or something with interesting texture?

(Still not giving up my new 4-inch classic black pumps though....)

And black handbag: Angie often suggests cracked black patent leather. Since I happen to own such a handbag, which is my all-time favorite and I have had tons of use out of it since I bought it, I agree with that.

Antje

Veteran

Shiny, I'm confused, what is this list? Items we think Angie owns? Or items we think she endorses, kind of like a "YLF recommended wardrobe"?

taylor

Veteran

Agreed...I refuse to give up black as well. I think blondes look EXTRA fab in black.

I like the idea of adding neutrals with texture and mixing with black... a smart look as well.

shiny

Veteran

Antje, yes, like a YLF recommended wardrobe. I.e., if Angie had been tasked to write "One Hundred" instead of Nina Garcia.

Nina's premise is that her 100 items are all the items any self-respecting fashionista should own. I am guessing (hopefully not being presumptious!!!!!) that Angie's 100 would be more along the lines of "100 items to make a stylish AND workable wardrobe."

I was thinking about this today because I had the day off and I spent a few hours rotating my closet, culling items and thinking about what I still needed to fill the holes.

A lot of things on Nina's list I'd file in the "nice to have" category but aren't necessarily items I thikn I'd get a whole lot of wear out of.

Antje

Veteran

Interesting, thanks for clarifying. I haven't read Nina's book so this is new to me.

But I also struggle with the concept of recommending 100 things a woman needs to be stylish. The first 25 to maybe even 50 might be easy, in terms of super versatile pieces like great fitting jeans and a white button shirt, but at some point you reach a limit of what suits everybody's taste and personal style. And then, I think, comes a section with "options" to pick from. For instance, I doubt I'll ever wear pearls, but consider myself quite stylish in a different way than Angie or you or Maya or Tanya or other YLF members who wear pearls with great style. As another example, I don't think everyone needs micro fish nets in their wardrobe (hey, some women might never wear a skirt in their life and they can still be ultra stylish.)

I personally find it at least as interesting to find out what the unique items are that individual women consider essential in their wardrobe, things that make up their personal style outside the 25 or 50 or 100 items we all might benefit from owning. Okay, okay, I guess I'm side-tracking the thread Sorry about that, maybe I'll start a separate one after you guys reach the 100

Christie

Girly shirts
Day dress

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Oh, Shiny. You crack me up! You weren’t dreaming. Angie doesn’t own black pumps or a pair of black slacks (but I do own a pair of black-black jeans) . And black items are fabulous – I totally encourage them. But I’ll come down on you like a ton of bricks if you “black rut” or wear black from top to toe ALL the time.

I’m adding to the challenge – let’s put an order to the items. The best bra that you can afford is top of the list. How about a tailored jacket and a colourful accessory.

I believe that we can get to a list of 25 to 40 VERY easily. We might even be there.

shiny

Veteran

Antje, I think the key term is "workable." This is what I felt was missing from Nina's book. And yes, of course, not all these items are going to suit everyone's tastes and style, but the list would be a good reference for those building a workable wardrobe.

For example, if you happen to like wrap dresses and wrap skirts then a cami is an essential to make your wardrobe work. Likewise, micro-fishnets would be something you might want to consider if you do happen to wear a lot of skirts. Particularly black skirts with black boots - the microfishnets can add a touch of texture. Does that make more sense?

Nina mentions things like Caftans, sarongs, mongrammed stationary and minnetonka mocassins, but she never mentions camis. Reading the book I can imagine collecting every last item she lists - and having a wardrobe that doesn't work. I think her goal was more about iconic stylish pieces, rather than having a working wardrobe.

Angie - I do think we're already at 40! But I can still think of others that we haven't mentioned....

The other method for my madness: yesterday I had a day off and spent a few hours rotating and culling my wardrobe. I was thinking about what the holes were that I still needed to fill. I thought this brainstorm session would help me find them.

Laura

(website)

Veteran

This is a great thread, Shiny! Thank you for starting it.

Did anyone mention sweaters? I would add:

* cashmere sweaters in two neutrals (black, grey, cream, brown) and one bright color, in whatever neckline suits you best: turtleneck, v-neck or crewneck

So Shiny, what holes do you need to fill in your wardrobe? I am thinking what I need to fill in some holes right now is a fashion sneaker, a new pair of jeans (maybe faded?), and clams in white denim. Plus some accessories, like statement necklaces, when I come upon them.

Laura

(website)

Veteran

Oops, I see that Taylor already listed cashmere sweaters!

shiny

Veteran

Laura, high on my list is a 3/4 trench in cream or a soft bluish grey, with black buttons, no epaulets, and none of those buckles on the sleeves. Double breasted okay, provided the buttons aren't too widely spaced. Preferably one that is truly waterproof (a lot of them aren't), and with a removeable lining so that I can wear it in cool weather (fall and spring). Is that too much to ask? LOL.

Chestnut riding boots are on my list but that'll probably have to wait until next fall.

A knee-length shift dress is on my list; I want one in a color other than black. I dream of finding one in a flattering shade of red. Shift dresses are tricky for me, a lot of them fit me awful. But not all of them. I have found a few that do flatter except they are in black. I don't need another black dress.

For example, I did really love the fit of the ponte knit shift dress currently at ATL. They have it in black in the store, and in green online only. The green is okay, but I don't think I'd get as much use out of it as I would something in more of a fall color, because lined ponte knit is kinda heavy.

A bangle bracelet that worked with my small wrist, and didn't slip right off, would be great.

I am also contemplating hoop earrings. I always thought my neck was too short for dramatic hoop earrings, but I'm wondering if I found just the right ones, they might work afterall, particularly now that my hair is shorter. (This one idea i did get from Nina's book).

Caftans and mocassins are definetly NOT on my list.

Laura

(website)

Veteran

Wait! No one listed:

* the perfect puffer coat - cream, black or grey, fake fur, vertical seaming

I think you would rock a pair of hoops, Shiny! Have you checked out http://www.vivandingrid.com? They have a bunch of cute options, some with color, some just straight silver and/or gold. (and p.s., good luck finding that trench!!)

Antje

Veteran

Has anyone mentioned the perfectly flattering bathing suit? Now that's an essential. (And if I don't find one by summer I'll have to hide under that caftan Nina recommends, har har).

Anonymous

(Besides the crisp white buttondown shirt*), A crisp black buttondown shirt*.
Grey stripe buttondown shirt**
Doc Marten boots***
Grey Converse*
Shirt dress to wear over skinnies**

Ariadne

Veteran

Great, great, GREAT idea, Shiny!

I would add:

Sweet pea tops ** (this could fall under the heading of 'girly tops' but I think it's a little different and Angie often recommends them specifically)
Double wrap belt ***
Cropped cardigan **
Regular length cardigan *
Stylish winter hat *
Cashmere or leather gloves, non-gear style *
Animal print ***
Everyday facial sunscreen, SPF 30+

Sihaya

Veteran

What a fun idea Shiny - thank you for sharting the list. I would add:

- Fun accessories: cocktail rings, bracelets, head bands
- Eye liner and mascara
- Lipstick
- Dab of perfume
- A great hair stylist
- No line panties. If you're not a thong gal, then things like the Soma panty that Angie had blogged about or On Gossamer that you find at Nordstrom's.
- Loungewear for home that's distinctly separate from anything you wear outside your home
- 8 hour shoes that look great too. Lia Bi Jou makes one of these for casual or smart casual. Paul Green boots fall into this category and so does anything that's made by Arcopedico (great for mom on the go outfits).

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

This IS fun! Such astute lasses. I think our list might be complete.

I LOVE Bri’s suggestion of sunscreen, Antje’s mention of a cozzie, Sihaya's reference to loungewear and Laura’s memory of a puffer. SO GREAT. I don’t ever remember referring to eye-liner? And on that note, focus on skincare, not make-up, there is a HUGE difference.

Sihaya

Veteran

Angie - I might just be remember that from when you encouraged me to switch to an eye liner for my own eye makeup and it's made such a difference.

Inge

(website)

I suddenly remembered something: for Summer, painting your toenails in a cheery colour (like 'obnoxious blue', I think I'm quoting Angie directly here;-)

shiny

Veteran

Here's the whole list so far - 67 items!!!

I did not order it by priority; it was too much of a bear just to format it. It could be organized in different ways - accessories, tops, bottoms, etc. Could also add to this items for different body types/lifestyles.

This was very helpful for me - thanks everyone.

Here you go:

1. Dark-wash Clamdiggers
2. White clamdiggers
3. 8-hour ballet flats
4. crisp white collared shirt
5. black leather moto jacket
6. modern, form-fitting jean jacket
7. wrap shirt
8. wrap dress
9. pencil skirt
10. cami
11. great bra
12. the perfect fitting jeans in dark wash - skinny, straight and and boot
13. a great-fitting fitted blazer in a classic color (black or navy)
14. sleek knee-high boots
15. classic flat tote
16. Trench
17. Cashmere sweaters
18. Black cracked patent leather handbag
19. Little black dress
20. Trendy watch color pref. white
21. A suit
22. fun glasses if you wear them
23. Cold weather purse (darker colored)
24. Warm weather purse (brighter colored)
25. Evening/formal purse (smaller clutch)
26. Smart/formal knee-length dress
27. Pull out all the stops formal gown – in case you get invited to the oscars or other black-tie event
28. Optic white jeans
29. Chunky Pearl necklace
30. Waistcoat
31. Micro fishnets
32. Patterned tights
33. Skinny belt
34. Denim skirt
35. Scarf in flattering color
36. Skirt-length tops
37. Animal print accessory – scarf, shoes, bag
38. Girly shirts
39. Day dress
40. Tailored jacket
41. Colourful accessory - Fun accessories: cocktail rings, bracelets, head bands
42. Fashion sneaker, Converses
43. Statement necklace
44. Chestnut riding boots (to wear with your black clothes!)
45. Sweater dress
46. Knee-length shift dress in cut that flatters your figure and color that flatters
47. A bangle bracelet
48. The perfect puffer coat - cream, black or grey, fake fur, vertical seaming
49. Perfectly flattering bathing suit
50. Something to wear over your bathing suit
51. A crisp black buttondown shirt
52. Grey stripe buttondown shirt
53. Doc Marten boots
54. Shirt dress to wear over skinnies
55. Sweet pea tops
56. Double wrap belt
57. Cropped cardigan
58. Regular length cardigan
59. Stylish winter hat
60. Cashmere or leather gloves, non-gear style
61. Everyday facial sunscreen, SPF 30+
62. Perfect red Lipstick
63. Dab of perfume
64. A great hair stylist
65. No line panties. If you're not a thong gal, then things like the Soma panty that Angie had blogged about or
66. Loungewear for home that's distinctly separate from anything you wear outside your home
67. For Summer, painting your toenails in a cheery colour

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