What's in MY closet, right now: My Ten Basics list
Hello! My name is Susan; I am 39, and I work at home. I have two school-age sons. I live in a part of the country where the winters are mild and the summers are miserable.
I don't wear heels; I do wear a lot of vintage and OOAK jewelery.
Okay, seriously, the whole point of this exercise was to look at the ways our wardrobes are tied to our lives -- to who we are and where we live and what we do all day. I don't go to an office; I do go to the park and the grocery and the occasional restaurant. I am nearly 40, so my hemlines hit pretty close to the knee and my stomach is ALWAYS covered up.
This is the list of MY basics, things I really wear, day in and day out, so much so in fact that some of these pieces often go directly from the dryer to my body without even stopping in my closet. These are not necessarily pieces that I think YOU need to wear. Unless you are also a flat-chested 40ish WAHM with a thing for J. Crew. In which case, have at it.
1. Jeans. Dark rinse, mid-rise, boot cut. I am currently sporting the "Flirt" jeans from Old Navy; I had to try on approximately 3.4 million pairs to find TWO that really fit. I also have a pair of skinny jeans that I wear at least twice a week.
2. Chinos. Mid-rise with a classic wide leg, in a basic khaki. I iron them, you all, because I prefer the look. Also because I have issues.
3. Cardigans. Cashmere, cotton, silk; beaded and plain; three-quarter sleeve and long sleeve. They go with EVERYTHING.
4. Button front shirts. Menswear-inspired and tuxedo front, in prints and solids. Typically from J. Crew or the Gap.
5. Turtlenecks. Not those thin cotton ones, though, proper sweaters, with cables, made of wool/cashmere blends. I've opted for charcoal gray instead of black, because it's a little softer.
6. White tees. Short sleeved, crew neck Gap Favorite tees; long-sleeved V neck J. Crew tissue tees.
7. Black skirt. A-line, boucle, just above the knee. From Ann Taylor.
8. Ballet flats. In every possible color and print and material.
9. Pea coat. Black, with a trapeze shape and two buttons and a great collar.
10. Black dress. V neck, empire waist, A-line skirt. I have one for summer (Gap) and one for winter (J. Crew).
And that is pretty much what I wear, every single day. The end.
Tomorrow at BlogHer: a wrap up of YOUR Ten Basics lists!
I don't wear heels; I do wear a lot of vintage and OOAK jewelery.
Okay, seriously, the whole point of this exercise was to look at the ways our wardrobes are tied to our lives -- to who we are and where we live and what we do all day. I don't go to an office; I do go to the park and the grocery and the occasional restaurant. I am nearly 40, so my hemlines hit pretty close to the knee and my stomach is ALWAYS covered up.
This is the list of MY basics, things I really wear, day in and day out, so much so in fact that some of these pieces often go directly from the dryer to my body without even stopping in my closet. These are not necessarily pieces that I think YOU need to wear. Unless you are also a flat-chested 40ish WAHM with a thing for J. Crew. In which case, have at it.
1. Jeans. Dark rinse, mid-rise, boot cut. I am currently sporting the "Flirt" jeans from Old Navy; I had to try on approximately 3.4 million pairs to find TWO that really fit. I also have a pair of skinny jeans that I wear at least twice a week.
2. Chinos. Mid-rise with a classic wide leg, in a basic khaki. I iron them, you all, because I prefer the look. Also because I have issues.
3. Cardigans. Cashmere, cotton, silk; beaded and plain; three-quarter sleeve and long sleeve. They go with EVERYTHING.
4. Button front shirts. Menswear-inspired and tuxedo front, in prints and solids. Typically from J. Crew or the Gap.
5. Turtlenecks. Not those thin cotton ones, though, proper sweaters, with cables, made of wool/cashmere blends. I've opted for charcoal gray instead of black, because it's a little softer.
6. White tees. Short sleeved, crew neck Gap Favorite tees; long-sleeved V neck J. Crew tissue tees.
7. Black skirt. A-line, boucle, just above the knee. From Ann Taylor.
8. Ballet flats. In every possible color and print and material.
9. Pea coat. Black, with a trapeze shape and two buttons and a great collar.
10. Black dress. V neck, empire waist, A-line skirt. I have one for summer (Gap) and one for winter (J. Crew).
And that is pretty much what I wear, every single day. The end.
Tomorrow at BlogHer: a wrap up of YOUR Ten Basics lists!
7 Comments:
Sounds so much like my closet. Except I've just now discovered how great ballet flats really are, so I only have one great pair.
Such a fun topic! I wound up writing a second entry that covers what I actually wear. For the record, I'm 33, mother of a kindergartener, self-employed (out of the house), live in the city, and am slender with boobs.
I am loving the differences in what everyone considers essential for their lifestyle. I've added my oddball two cents at my blog.
On my "want" list, now that I've read this: cute cardigans and colorful ballet flats. Most of my shoes are plain black, and it's boring. I do have one pair of leopard print flats that I love.
Even though I read somewhere recently that you aren't 'supposed' to, I'm going to link you to my blog because I wrote about this in great detail.
You can thank me later for not completely filling your comment column with my excess ...
Oh I was going to make a list but I thought.... who is gonna be interested in 2 pairs of jeans (I am also sporting the "flirt" jeans from ON) and a couple of tee shirts? Oh and two nursing tees for when I have to go out somewhere and might have to nurse Connor. SO not interesting... and actually a little sad LOL. *such is life*
Cardigans are a must. Layers this time of year for my climate are very necessary, and if you need to remove it, the hair stays in place. T-shirts too, long and short sleeved. Well, your list is right, so why am I saying anything at all. Well done!
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