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Is your wardrobe missing something? Sometimes the hardest thing about a problem is not knowing it exists. If you look into your closet every morning and feel like you could be dressing better but don't know how, it could be that you are missing some essential basics. A well-balanced wardrobe makes getting dressed easy, and gives you an amazing number of options. They key is that each one on its own is versatile, and can be paired in multiple ways.
Black Tank Top: This can be worn under pretty much anything. If you have a shirt that you love that is a little too short, wear a black tank top under it. If you have a sheer shirt or a shirt with cut-outs or lace, wear the black tank top under it. A black tank can be used to add layers and complexity to an outfit, or all on its own for a casual look.
Statement Piece: This is a piece that is bold, unique and shows people what your personal style is. It can be a dress, a shirt, a jacket or a piece of jewelry. This is a great way to make a 'statement'! Do you like ruffles? Bright colors? Over-sized garments? Fun patterns? It can be a little much to wear these looks all the time, but placed sporadically with the basics listed here, statement pieces are an essential part of any closet.
White Button-Down Dress Shirt: This is again a very versatile piece of clothing. A fitted dress shirt looks the best, as it is east to tuck in and also looks neat when left out. It is the top half of any type of professional look (pair it with a knee-length skirt or dress pants to exude an easy, effortless sense of professionalism). Don't let the dress' part of dress shirt' fool you, this shirt will look really cute tied over a summer dress or layered over your favorite T-shirt too.
Little Black Dress: Every season it seems like someone proclaims that some random color is the 'new black,' however black is, and always will be, black. A simple, elegant black dress will always be in style. Black is the perfect go-to color because it can be dressed up to be very formal (pearls and heels) or work for special occasions (weddings). Black is versatile; it can be used for out-on-the-town or Sunday morning service.
Really Comfortable Clothes: Some weekends you just want to sit back, read the paper and relax in your own home. For that to fully happen, it is important to have a really comfortable pair of sweatpants/hoodie. Now, you can get these items at your local big box store for about $10, but you'd be surprised how much better a quality brand feels. If you don't want to pay a lot of money for comfort, find the oldest, most worn clothes you have. As the fibers break down, they become almost a second skin. Relaxing in something that makes you feel totally comfortable is one of the biggest wardrobe musts!
If you don't own many of these items, don't worry about breaking the bank to purchase them. Websites like www.ArtFire.com have an amazing selection of vintage and independently designed clothes that can work on any budget.
