My wardrobe needs some serious revamping. Tell me your absolute favorite outfit or clothing item(s) you can't live without. Bonus points for pictures and telling me where you shop!
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Ultra skinny ponte pants from Gap are a staple for me! But my wardrobe needs a revamp too...
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I'm no help but ugh mine needs help too
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Mine needs serious help too. I need some major shopping.
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@Bao: @Dandelion: who has time with babies? Seriously. If I could accurately order clothing online, I would, but this post baby bod is different.
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Have you checked out Boden ( DO NOT get distracted by the kids section, it's adorable!!!)? I really like all of the things I have ordered from there, from dresses, tunic tops and blazers. I haven't bought pants from there, because I wear basically two styles, both from Banana Republic (Hampton and Jackson).
I also do skorts from Athleta (before you wrinkle your nose, they're not the skorts from our childhood). They're a skirt with bascially bike shorts under neath, so you can function just like you're wearing shorts, but with a skirt!
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i found that accessories are really what can transform an outfit. so i tend to wear basic things (last night i wore a striped dress with tights and ankle boots. But i also wore an anchor necklace, a wrap bracelet watch, and a big scarf.
I have a decent amount of jewelry, and that really changes outfits up. I never spend a lot on them either. Usually street vendors, banana has some cute pieces as does Anthro.
There are monthly styling services that send you an outfit too if you want to go that route!
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I agree with @Mrs. Bee, basics mixed in with fun accessories can help make your wardrobe go further. I think staple pieces to have:
ankle pants (black/navy/white), solid colored shirts & a couple stripes, a nice pair of jeans, maxi skirts/dresses, black pointe dress, and a pair of dressier shorts. You can mix and match all these items to build different outfits and throw in some color with fun costume necklaces/bracelets, scarves, shoes, bags, ect. These things are cheaper to replace! -
@Mrs. Bee: Thanks! I've been looking at your post about wardrobe basics--I think I need to definitely invest in some of those and some accessories, rather than too much "on trend" clothing.
@looch: I have not checked out Boden, but I will!
@LuLu Mom: Thanks! Where do you tend to shop?
The funny thing is, everyone at work says I'm one of the best dressed teachers. I love clothes, but some of it has been sitting in my closet for far too long. Just because I can wear something from high school doesn't mean I should!
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@Mrs. J: I'm cheap
So I get a lot of my staples at Target, Old Navy, Gap, The Loft. I get some stuff at Kohl's, I really like the LC line and have good luck with the APT line.
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@Mrs. J: another thing i had a problem with in the past is i would buy something cute and not have an idea what to wear it with. rather than a must have piece (the basics guides are a great starting point), maybe you could recreate a couple of great head to toe. pinterest is a great source for inspiration. i tend to have a couple of go to outfits, and i can always mix it up a little by changing the accessories.
good luck!
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I'm a skinny jeans and looser top kind of girl (or the opposite...looser bottoms and tight top). I wear a lot of solids but I also love stripes, polka dots and florals. A lot of my wardrobe is from the Gap. I would post some pics for you but I don't have any
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I read this fashion blog for wardrobe inspiration: http://looplooks.net/ One of her recent posts about pairing a cardigan with jeans was really good because I look so plain otherwise. I like her style a lot too. It's fashionable and relatable.
I have tons of accessories, so learning how to pair them with clothes is key for me.
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@Sammyfab: @cascademom: Thanks!!
@Mrs. Bee: Is Brandy going to do a summer wardrobe post to go with the Fall and Spring ones? -
@Mrs. J: yup she is!
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I'm also in the "dress it up with accessories" camp. My wardrobe consists of nice basics (some great jeans, tons of stripe and solid tops, cardigans) and classic accessories (belts, necklaces, lots of bracelets). I invest in classic pieces so I do spend a bit of money on those items but I don't shop often.
Basics look so much better with a statement jewelry piece or handbag.
So I get a lot of my staples at Target, Old Navy, Gap, The Loft. I get some stuff at Kohl's, I really like the LC line and have good luck with the APT line.
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