Closet Case

One of the blogs I frequent, Just B, had a recent post citing a few basic goodies every girl should have in her wardrobe arsenal. I've seen a million of these in magazines, and I always seem to find them so... blah. You know the drill: White Collared Shirt. Khakis. Black Dress. Yes, I know these are good things to have, but why-oh-why do they need to be so dull?!

With that said, I appreciated B's take on things, as she shifted her list more towards shapes then a list of colors. Here is her list, and some easy-on-the-wallet visual aids gathered by yours truly:

1) Every closet needs a great blazer, classic dress, and a pair of jeans that make your butt look great!

 

Blazer by LoveCulture.com ~ $22.90

Dress by OldNavy.com ~ $39.94

 

Jeans by Citizens of Humanity via Nordstrom.com ~ $154 (but wear them for YEARS)

2) Take the time to find the perfect fitting denim for your body type. Denim is that piece you can wear with boots/flats or heels - day or night. A stretch fabric can also help you avoid pinching areas you don't want to be accentuated.

 

3) Choose a well-fitting coat like a belted trench, and look for styles that are slimming and comfortable.

Gallery Trench Coat by Michael Kors for Norstrom.com ~ $98 (secret hood!)

4) A piece that can be a classic choice to make any outfit is a basic v-neck top. A 'v' neckline is universally [flattering]. It helps elongate the neck and make you appear taller.

V-Neck Tee from Forever21.com ~ $6.80

5) Don't forget that LBD (Little Black Dress). Dress it up or dress it down - You'll never know when  you may need to grab your classic for a night on the town!

 

Sateen Dress from Target.com ~ $27.99 

So there you have it, a Just B/Wore Room combo post that will hopefully help you get your year-round closet together. My fave thing about all the visuals I found: Just think of the accessory options! You could take any one from grocery store to glam with the change of a jewel and shoe.