So i've been busy pinning away trying to create a cohesive selection of essentials to then add pieces to when and if I come across the right ones. The colours I prefer dressing in are navy, black, white, off white/ecru/natural, and burgundy. So far I haven't found too much in burgundy but maybe in Autumn I can find some more pieces to add.

I'll want to add things with more texture to create interest and perhaps a few low key patterns (though I love a good Breton/Mariniere. I had one a while back that I wore until it broke that really has been the inspiration for this. I realised I liked the shape so much).
I've gone for a high neckline: slash, bateau and boat neck along with turtlenecks and funnel necks. I really do need to check the turtle and funnel necks will suit me before buying them though as that is something i'm not sure about yet. The choice of this is partly to do with my location and what is acceptable here modesty wise and partly to do with the necklines shapes I like.

I'm going for slightly flared bottoms with A-line skirts, dresses, trousers and cropped trousers. There is a pair of shorts in there too which are under consideration still. The non jeans trousers are also flare but a bit hard to see from the pictures. I found some super long looking ones on the Joseph website. The models are 5'11 and they still go to the floor! I think I could potentially add some short minis in there for during winter whilst i'm still in my 30s because I'd wear thick opaque tights with them so as long as it covers the bottom, i'm okay.

For shoes I prefer mostly flats but I would like a little bit of heel sometimes, so i've added a boot and a summer espadrille option.

Please let me know what you think. Any and all of your wonderful feedback is so greatly appreciated! Thank you so much so far you've all been so helpful!

I'd be particularly happy to hear if you have any coat and jacket style suggestions that might match as well as maybe chunkier knitwear for middle of winter, though we have a while until then.