Tanya, updating Essentials to current and fashionable fits was the point if my post. And VERY necessary.
Sveta, you are DEAD RIGHT. *applause*. You absolutely nailed it - along with Suz in her first comment. You more often then not, need current Essentials to wear with Statements - and THAT's the crux of the matter.
Suz, don't think you can't wear Statement pieces when you work at home. You CAN, and deserve to.
Hill, a striped tube skirt might be more of a Statement. In black, it's probably an Essential.
Sharon, wearing statement tops is a great strategy too.