Wardrobe Essentials 2020 - YouLookFab Forum

I love Angie's essentials post because I am a uniform dresser with an essential-rich style. My list is pretty similar to last year, with a few tweaks:

fine-knit, body-skimming sweaters in dark neutrals/nearly neutrals (black, ink/navy, burgundy) - Yep. Same for 2020
dark wash jeans in a skinny or straight fit. - For 2020, I'd refine these to be straight (not wearing skinnies as much) and higher in the rise.
crystal stud earrings, Fitbit watch, Tiffany olive branch bracelet - For 2020, I'd say silver hoops are my essential earring. My olive branch bracelet needs repair, and I'd add my bird memory necklace, which doesn't come off.
dark neutral puffer - Yep.
neutral striped t-shirts - Yep.
belt with silver hardware - Yep.
black flat/low-heel shoes/booties - Yep.
fluid tees in neutral shades (navy, blush) (summer) - Yep. Although interested to see how to newer t-shirt silhouettes (more fitted and different necklines) influence my summer dressing.
white jeans/shorts (summer) - Yep.
white flats (Birkenstocks or sneakers) (summer) - Yep.

Hey, I guess if it ain't broke, right ..? Looking forward to seeing how other people's lists have evolved, or stayed the same!

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April

Veteran

Exactly, TG - if it ain't broke... You always look terrific, and I admire how well you know what's going on in your closet/outfits.

Bijou

TG I think my essentials are pretty consistent too.

I like to have variety in handbags but not much in my jewellery. I wear the same watch, cuff and rings every day. I always admire others who co-ordinate their jewellery to outfits and have been trying to be a bit more adventurous with my earrings and necklaces - but often skip the necklace and default to simple stud earrings.

Anonymous

Was wondering a bit about jewelry as an essential too. My wedding ring and 2 little pairs of stud earrings in my second and third hole are always (unless cleaning them) present. But I never go out without bigger gold or copper earrings, and nearly always wear a gold or copper cuff (inc blingy ones)- even left on at the gym and during acupuncture. Angie would probably call them statements though

Synne

I am behind on this.. a lot! I realize I have been shopping statements like a crazy person. That has left me with many "nothing to wear"-moments, and a puzzled look, becouse what a bout all these new items added!? Heh..

nemosmom

Your wardrobe is fab and you always look great. You clearly have a firm grasp on your style! - and you are absolutely right: if it ain't broke! I find it interesting to see how your list from last year compares to today.

I was also wondering about jewelry. I have a handful of pieces I never leave home without - does that make them essential? I made a list last year... I wonder how accurate it was or is now.

Just read your list again. Did you add anything new/different to your essentials from last year? I see that you have some tweaks (denim silhouette, for example) but I was curious about new items.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

*APPLAUSE*

You got this. Evolution in all the right places too.

You are one of the forum members with an essential-rich style, and you wear it with the best of them. Rock on!

kkards

YES to essential heavy wardrobes! i'm with you, they make getting dressed everyday easy

Suz

Waving to my essentials-rich style sister! You have nailed this. I like how you are evolving your style (ha ha) in gradual increments. This is most comfortable to you and will feel most authentic!

Jenn

Your wardrobe makes me feel so calm and organized. I like reading about it.

Helena

Oh,thanks so much everyone! xoxo Angie, yay, thanks for the stamp of approval!!

Jenn, that is a wonderful compliment

Nemosmom, great question, and yes, the change in particular isapparent in the jeans. I would say in January 2019, my most worn jeans were my JBrand skinnies (first find), but were overtaken by my Gap skinnies (3rd find), which have a higher waist (a real mid-rise, I'd say) ... fast forward to the end of the year, and the JBrands are virtually never worn, the Gap skinnies worn infrequently, and now my most worn are slim straight mid waisted and high waisted options (2nd, 4th, 5th finds). A subtle evolution, but one nonetheless! I could foresee going wider again (find 6) as we move into warmer weather in 2020.

As to tops in the summer, the last find is my current vibe, but for 2020 I could see something more like this finding a place in my wardrobe (I guess time would tell if it became essential:

https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens.....ripe/AB678

ETA - the button fly jeans are described as skinny, but they are significantly roomier than traditional skinnies, such as the JBrand ones. The don't hug anything

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rachylou

It is interesting to see how the *essentially*-same essential changes over time...

Jaime

Reminds me of the book title Simple is not Easy. Your style is essential rich, but still charming, stylish and personal. I should dig that that book up actually.

SarahD8

Great job, torontogirl. You know yourself well. Your style really comes through in this list in a way that doesn’t happen with some other posters’ lists — not a criticism of others but simply an indication that you do indeed have an essentials-heavy style.

Shevia, I've been trying to get my hands on that book at Gryffin's recommendation!

slim cat

I'm a bit jealous on everyone who already figured out all the essentials in their wardrobe.
You've done so beautifully - all things analyzed, sorted and put to work!

I'm still working on my wardrobe essentials with a bit of help from "The Curated Closet" by Anuschka Rees and YLF ( plus couple other blogs ).
The changes I noticed in my preferences are - roomier fits on jeans, more interest in pants versus the jeans, back to black footwear.

smittie

You’re very consistent. That is style!

notsaf

Late to this, but of course when I read Angie's list I laughed, because I wear essentials head to toe so often!

Summer is harder for me, at any rate. I love the little tank in your finds: I think it will be perfect for you!

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