what are your top five must-haves?
Kathleen: What are your top five must-have pieces of clothing?
Cathy, Style Speaks: Must-have wardrobe items are going to be different for everyone. Universally, a must-have piece of clothing should, most importantly, be versatile, meaning you should be able to wear it in many different ways in a variety of situations. Your must-have pieces are going to be most versatile in classic, solid colors, cuts that flatter your unique body shape and in high quality materials that will anchor your everyday looks.
But, which five pieces are going to be must-haves for you will depend on your personal style and your lifestyle. I’ve put together three examples of must-have lists for different types of women, the Artsy Gal, the Mom and the Put-together Professional, as well as my own personal must-have list. Most likely, you’ll have your own unique list so feel free to mix and match based on your own favorites and lifestyle or add in other pieces that fit the above description and make sense for you. For example, you may be an Artsy Gal and Put-together Professional or a Put-together Professional and a Mom so pick the top five you feel would be most versatile for you
THE ARTSY GAL:
Skinny Jeans | A-line Skirt | Printed Blouse | Leather Jacket | Little Black Dress
THE MOM:
Boyfriend Jeans | Jersey Skirt | Striped Tee | Jean Jacket | Maxi Dress
THE PUT-TOGETHER PROFESSIONAL:
Cropped Ankle Pant | Pencil Skirt | The White Shirt | Blazer | Tailored Dress
I have a little bit of all three of the above in my lifestyle: I am a mom and a creative professional. My personal top must-haves are skinny jeans, a leather jacket, a striped tee, maxi dress and a cropped ankle pant. As I work with clients, it’s fun to see how varied this list can be from woman to woman. Women today have complicated lives with many different roles to fulfill. I love the process of figuring out each woman’s unique must-have list based on her personal style and lifestyle. Which items would you put on your unique list?
