When I arrived back from my trip I had problems fitting the contents of my suitcase in my closets...yes, plural :) I decided to do a clear-out since most of the clothes didn't fit after some weight loss.
I am ashamed to admit that I filled ELEVEN large refuse sacks. I felt so guilty that I had that many clothes. The bags wouldn't even fit in the car so that I could bring them to the charity shop (one of the shops employees came and picked them up in a van!)
Now I have a dilema! I have nothing to wear... ha ha! I need to put a staple wardrobe together.
Th problem is I have no idea what constitutes a wardrobe staple.
In the past I used to buy things because they were pretty, I never thought about what I could wear with the item so I ended up with hundreds of random pieces.
I'd like to buy some really good quality pieces for my wardrobe. I'd rather have a few well tailored items than a tonne of random things.
It's time for some research!! : )
Amy
x
- Rachel August 17, 2009 at 2:29 PM
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oh and a set of really well cut investment jeans! and little topshop vests for wearing with everything
- MissCatherine August 17, 2009 at 3:07 PM
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I think I am going to pay close attention to the answers to this post (and hopefully follow up YT video from Amy with the haul) as I to want to fill my wardrobe with good quality staples instead of buying bits and pieces from here, there and everywhere (usually coutesy of Penny's it must be said) Excellent idea Amy xxx
- Jordyn August 17, 2009 at 7:59 PM
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I think you need -- little black dress, black skirt/pant suit, great fitting designer dark skinny jeans, black trousers, black/gray pencil skirt, wrap dress, dark classic bootcut jeans, 1-2 cute sun dresses, fitted blazer to wear with jeans/pencil skirt, white blouse, blue blouse, 2-4 vest tops, trench coat, denim jacket, winter wool longer jacket/pea coat (depending on your style), 2-4 v neck sweaters maybe one in cashmere, 2-3 cardigans, buy some fun cheap tops from Top Shop/Forever 21 for going out to wear with jeans/pencil skirts, lots of accessories (scarves, necklaces, earrings, etc) to dress all of these things up. just a few of the items that I always seem to gravitate towards....I usually stick with neutral bottoms and wear funky shoes and accessories. I spend most of my clothing budget on staple items like my neutral bottoms, coats, LBD, some shoes, and handbags.
- WinterBlossom August 17, 2009 at 8:32 PM
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I defo agree with people on the vest top front. I love wearing them as they go with jeans, shorts etc. I'm really getting picky with the style and fabric though. lol While I think its important to have staples don't let it restrict your clothes shopping. One of my rules is if you see something and fall in love with it just get it and wear it to death. Cos eventually you'll prolly get bored of it anyway. lol :) xxx
- Dazzledust25 August 19, 2009 at 10:54 AM
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Thanks ladies,
I've put together a list of what I need based on your suggestions. I'll post my staple items as I pick them up.
I bought a fitted blazer (just arrived today :)
Thanks again for all your suggestions, they really helped!
Amy x - Lucy Johnson August 19, 2009 at 4:16 PM
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i'm really looking forward to see what you eventually pick out, i'd ideally like to give myself the same goal, and try and cut back on general spending my putting together some staple items! ha :)
you've got a gorgeous, girly style so i'm sure you'll pick out some beauties for us :) good luck, and great blog!
Lots of Love, Lucy from http://lucytalksbeauty.blogspot.com/ :) xx - Av August 19, 2009 at 8:53 PM
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I feel exactly the same - I have a wardrobe heaving yet I have nothing to wear its all rubbish throw away stuff!! I would love to spend a decent amount on a good quality item rather than rubbish from pennys! I think we need to be shopping in Zara for casuals, and Reiss & Karen Millen for decent gear!! Pity my bank balance doesn't agree with me!!!
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- I'm an Irish girl with a passion for girlieness.I love make-up and beauty products and I post make-up and beauty videos on YouTube. This is just a place for me to share my thoughts on all things pretty!
Ooh, you need a blazer, a black fitted trench coat, a fitted shirt (cute or smart), pencil skirt..possibly a nice leather bomber jackert? and of course...a LBD :) xxx