What are your "wardrobe essentials"?

[MakemineaGandT]

If you were going to buy a new wardrobe from scratch, what would be top of your list? I'm planning a little spree soon (not whole new wardrobe BTW!) and want some inspiration....

[hunkerdave]

Rail.

Doors.

[themoon66]

Boring, but I don't know where I'd be without black trousers.

[brimfull]

casual trousers..jeans
casual skirt
smart dress or skirt or trousers whichever you prefer
wrap dress
boots to go with stuff
v-neck jumper and /or cardigan
black t-shirt
white t-shirt
camisoles
tunic top
belt
linen shirt

blimey,would cost me a fortune!

[hoolagirl]

Mainly casualwear as work from home and rarely have night out....

Jeans jeans jeans
Combat trousers
I groovey belt to go with above
Lots of stretchy cheap t shirts various colours
Trendy cardigan to chuck on when cold

Pair of black trousers
Couple of dressy tops.

1 cosy jacket
1 fitted stretch denim jacket.

Timberland boots
Trainers
Strappy sandals.

I could happily chuck out everything else and live with the above.

[moondog]

bustle
wimple
fingerless gloves

[hoolagirl]

Remember and get some new accessories as well to jazz up existing outfits.
Look out favourite pieces that you have already before you go in case you something that would go well with it when your shopping.

Have fun !

[MrsBadger]

A complete wardrobe would contain:

Trousers: Jeans, cords, combats, linen
Skirts: short cord/wool, short cotton, long cotton/linen
Cotton jersey tops: short, long and 3/4 sleeve
Blouses: shortsleeved cotton for summer, one formal for work
Dresses: cotton shirtdresses and sundresses
Jumpers: Roll necks, urban cardigan, light cardigan
Suits: one dark/winter, one light/summer
Going out: Sparkly/dressy/elegant tops in long and short sleeve and strappy, smart trousers, long evening dress, short evening dress
Outerwear: wool coat, waterproof, jacket
Shoes: Boots, trainers, casual sandals, going-out sandals, dressy closed-toe shoes
Slobbing: yoga pants, vests, hoodies

although in reality I could live with much much less.

And none of it would be black - it doesn't suit me and it's boring.

[brimfull]

mrs b what's an urban cardigan?

[MrsBadger]

oh, chunky sort with a zip and funnel neck that actually keeps you warm eg here - was trying to emphasise not the prim / embroidered / frilly / fine knit / wraparound sort eg here .

[MrsBadger]

oh actually this is closer to the urban one I had in mind.

[brimfull]

oh right,thanks.
love the kew one ,I definately don't suit urban cardi's .

[brimfull]

now that one is georgous wish I was loaded.

[MrsBadger]

has a lot to do with nork size ggirl - I am not over-endowed so like chunky jumpers and rollnecks as they make my torso look less freakishly small compared to my bottom half...

[brimfull]

yes my problem is big norks,need to keep top half slimline to avoid the rigby player look

[Cappuccino]

lots of tops

jeans
black trousers

two skirts that you hate

ridiculous black spangly cocktail dress kept in wardrobe to berate you about your lack of social life

that's my wardrobe done then

[MrsBadger]

Capp you forgot the mystery Old Shoes that you can't remember buying or wearing but are still somehow in there.

[FluffyMummy123]

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[aol]

Seriously good, matching underwear.

Doesn't have to be expensive. Nothing frayed, greying, grim.

[Enid]

like it cod

very soundbitey

[Enid]

slightly outlandish stuff that probably makes me look a bit mutton

[BigHotMama]

Trinny & Suzannah magic pants

Comfy wedge shoes

Wrap dress

Black trousers, Black dress, black strappy top, Black push up bra, Black strappy shoes

Comfy combats & hoody

Trainers

Array of different colour style neck scarfs to jazz an outfit up.

[MakemineaGandT]

Thanks all. Interesting that everyone has different ideas. I'm going to force myself to try on some diffrent things I wouldn't normally go for...but NOT those trousers in TS that nailpolish found - I do have some limits!