What's In Your Closet?

What you need in your closet! 

Yes, I actually looked this up, and it wasn't easy. Real SImple to someone called Miss Minimalist. There was every kind of list out there, and I went through carefully and put my own together, of course!

You need to start with a basic color, something neutral like black or brown or grey. Don't worry, there is still room for color, like pops in your shirts, or dresses, and definitely in your jewelry and accessories. But leave the pants and jackets fairly plain. The whole idea behind this is to be able to reach into your wardrobe in the morning as pull out a pair of pants and a shirt and have they match instantly! (Confession here, I kind of have two wardrobes, one black, one brown).

The other crucial thing is fit. Whether it was be a cute top, or a trendy pair of jeans, if they don't fit and flatter you you're wasting your time... send it on to your little sister, or better yet, the thrift store! And divide and conquer: Pack away your non seasonal items so they aren't taking up room and visual space. Really, it's that simple.

Buy great quality items which fit, and take care of them, washing and storing them properly. 

THE LIST

Tops

• Sexy camisole
• Black tank
• Short sleeve black t 
• Short sleeve white t
• Longsleeve white t 
• Longsleeve black t 
• Black Turtlemeck 
• Fitted White buttondown l/s
• S/S White blouse
• Pinstriped oxford
• Bold Blouse
• Light sweater set 
• Neutral Cashmere sweater set
• Fitted jacket
• Patterned Jacket
• Heavy Sweater

Bottoms

• Jeans 2-4 pairs
• Khakis 
• Black suit: 3pcs lt.wool
• Summer Suit 3-pcs
• Charcaol trousers
• Tweed Pants
• A-line skirt

Printed dress
Black dress
Formal Blk gown, long

Trench coat
Parka, soft shell jacket

Bikini/Swimsuit

Lounge pants
"Painting" Outfit (Messy Work Suit)

Nightgown or Pajamas

Four Essetial Purses: 

• Satchel 
• Clutch 
• Cross body 
• Oversizes tote

Shoes

• Ballet flats 
• Walking shoes. Casual
• Knee high boots 
• Office heels. Professional- (but not formal) 
• Dressy heels. Fabric sling-backs suitable for cocktail and more formal dresses. 
• Hiking shoes./ Gym Shoes 

Unmentionables

• Fourteen pair of underwear, 
• seven bras, 
• one strapless bra, 
• one camisole that matches your skin color, 
• one short slip, 
• One tea length slip 

Websites:
http://www.suite101.com/content/tim-gunns-10-essential-elements-a31173
http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/clothing/wardrobe-basics/essentials-for-a-well-balanced-wardrobe-10000001645205/index.html

Miss Minimalsist... I'm an intriqued convert
http://www.missminimalist.com/category/wardrobe/

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