Wardrobe Essentials

Just as a well-balanced diet is essential for a healthy body, a well-balanced wardrobe is essential for healthy fashion statements. Fashion faux pas, may be unavoidable, but the least you can do is to be fashionable! Fashion is not about blindly following the trends of a fashion week, but about adopting a style that compliments your body type. 'Fashion fades, only style remains the same' is an apt quote by Coco Chanel elucidating the same. With a few wardrobe essentials, you would have closet that is ready for any party any time and anywhere. Let's see what are some of the essential wardrobe items, without which, living seems incomplete.

T Shirts
Whether it's men's wardrobe essentials or wardrobe essentials for women, t-shirts are a must have. For women it's V-necked t-shirts and for men it's round neck t shirts. Most t-shirts don't last a lifetime, so keep replenishing them. A white and a black are the two colors you have got to have, besides the rest. Buy t-shirts that fit your size and not the one that cuts into your flesh. Make sure the fabric of the t-shirt allows your skin to breathe, to prevent rashes other skin irritations.

Denims
A right fit of dark blue denims is something that cannot go wrong. The low waist denims may be in fashion, but if you aren't comfortable wearing them, drop the idea. Find a pair of jeans that suits your body type and flatters your figure. You may have to spend a few extra bucks on the right fit, but in the long run, it's all worth it. Dinner with friends or a parent's meet, a pair of denims teamed with flat shoes or heels a plain t-shirt and you are set for the occasion.

Little Black Dress
Cocktail dresses may be many, but when in doubt, the little black dress will always come to your rescue. So, you've got to own one! Sometimes, you may have to attend formal functions such as a office party or a funeral. Dressing up for such occasions must be as subtle as possible. A simple A-line black dress, which compliments your figure would do the job.

Formal Suit
A well tailored suit, to be the best man or to be your bosses man, is a necessity in a man's wardrobe. Wardrobe essentials are basically those, which equip you with apparels for every event. Never buy a suit, always get it tailored, is the advice I would want to give you. A suit is mostly worn for special occasions. Hence, a well tailored suit is what you need to have for the most important events.

Casuals
Besides the essentials, you also need to have a few casuals. For women it is skirts, linen pants, cotton and khaki pants, tunics and summer dresses. Airy and sheath fabrics are few clothing items you need to have. As for men, it's khaki, linen and cotton pants, shorts, shirts, and t-shirts. All of these put together will sum up for summer wardrobe essentials too.

Shoes
Last but not the least, shoes are the most important part of wardrobe essentials. Footwear can make or break your look in more ways than one. Heels, flats, joggers, a pair of flats and flip flops are mandatory for a women's wardrobe. For men, a pair of formal shoes (always polished), joggers and floaters will do the job.

So, these were some of the wardrobe essentials that one needs to have. Sweaters and sweat shirts are two more essentials that can be tucked away in a wardrobe for the winters. Accessories such as neck pieces, belts, scarves and bags will further enhance your look. Finally, it takes passion for fashion to put these essentials together with panache, to be a classic fashionista!
By Mukta Gaikwad

Posted in: Fashion Ideas