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Winter essentials....I think

Mainelady

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I have such trouble with this. I tend to think in categories instead of specifics. I think my winter essentials are:
- Turtlenecks in dark colors
-Black pants in multiple styles and fabrications
-Equestrian pants in different colors
- Jeggings in different colors
-Booties specifically Black and Tan
-Quilted vests that zip
- Open front sweaters tunic length or longer
-Memory jewelry that links me to loved ones, specifically yellow diamond engagement/wedding rings and sea glass pieces.
-A smile

Truth be told, a smile and jewlery are essentials and perhaps my signature. (Can they be both?). I feel naked without them.

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rachylou

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This is a good list. I do really want to know more about those sweaters and vests, tho... if there is one subcategory within, that you reach for most often, or if they have any similarity. I do a lot of ‘wacky sleeves’ on my sweaters, for example...

Helena

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Mainelady, as Annie says, you're never fully dressed without a smile!

A good list of essentials! I think Rachy's point is worth pondering - for example, is it tailored sweaters/vests ... or are your layering pieces your statement maybe? I still thing there's something in between essential and statement but don't know ... like finishing piece or something. Need more coffee to ponder this one ...

Anonymous

Black pants. Of the posts I read, I think your's is the only one that identified black pants as a wardrobe essential. I couldn't agree more. I literally could not function without a solid foundation of dark bottoms.

A smile and jewelry are definitely your statement pieces.

Cardiff girl

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Your essentials are what you want them to be and these all sound good.

Suzanimal

Mainelady,
A smile is the most important accessory and the best suggestion I've heard yet! Nothing ruins a look faster than a scowl. It's actually been something I've had to work on. I naturally have a resting bitch face and if I don't make an effort to have a relaxed smile, I look like an old meanie.

Sterling,
I can't speak for anyone else but black pants aren't an essential for me because I'm an inverted triangle and unless I wear all black, I look off balance (top heavy). Plus, I have a blonde cocker spaniel and anything black on the bottom is covered in dog hair.

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Understood, Suzanimal. Thank you for taking the time to explain it to me though. I hadn't considered the geometry of dark bottoms (or light colored pets).

Mainelady

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Rachylou, you make a good point. For vests I usually go for ones that are quilted and zip up the front. My sweater style of choice is often an open sweater/coat.

Toronto Girl, yours is a good question. I think both! Many of my sweaters, even when layered over a turtleneck or other sweater are essentials, but others are definitely statements. You may be right...what is between essential and statement? Whatever it is, I think I have some!

Thank you Sterling. Black bottoms are my go to for most of the winter. They allow all my other pieces to work together and stand out. Especially jewelry and smiles!

Cardiff Girl, thank you, I know essentials are personal and unique to us. I have to be careful, because I could easily create a long list of essentials. I tried to think of what I would pack if I needed to relocate for a month. What would I make sure to take?

Suzanimal, yup a smile improves every outfit and quit a few moods! My dogs are Siberian Huskies. Hair removal is the last thing I do before exiting the house. Treats for the dogs and a lint roller for me!

Joy

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I'm so glad that a smile was included. Your list seems useful and should help with shopping. You will know that the lemon yellow skirt on deep discount will not be an essential.

Mainelady

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So true, Joy. If I am going to wear lemon yellow it is going to be a statement!

LaPed

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Oof, I wish I could get into the lint-rolling habit. My dog is a black tri, so his hair shows on everything, except maybe heather grey/charcoal.

This list sounds like an accurate reflection of your WIWs. I love your inclusion of sentimental jewelry and a smile. It's true that the smile is what people will remember, no matter what you're wearing.

Windchime

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Your list of essentials looks good! Black pants and jeans are definitely some of my wardrobe essentials, with black crop pants filling that role in summer.

My dog is a white American Eskimo, and I swear he intentionally brushes against me every time I'm wearing one of the afore-mentioned black bottoms. He and I help keep the sticky paper roller company in business!

Mainelady

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La Ped, you are right. The kindergarteners refer to me as “the teacher that smiles all the time”. That’s something I will always carry with me.

Windchime, sometimes a stray husky hair will still be on my clothes and my students always want to know which dog it is from. I don’t really know!

Angie

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YES to your question, and a very solid start. Well done.

Mainelady

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Thank you, Angie!

Style Fan

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I love Siberian Huskies. I have a Samoyed. I love all Northern Breeds. They look like little wolves.

Great list of essentials.

Mainelady

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Thank you Style Fan. I bet your Samoyed is beautiufl! Our dogs are big fluffy lap dogs.