What is the one item in your wardrobe that you couldn't live without?

[Stormwhale]

Mine is the black vest top. I have all variations, strappy, wide straps, shorter, longline. I pretty much always wear a layered look, and they are the tight first layer which helps to smooth everything over. I will then have an oversized top/jumper over the top, plus scarf etc on my top half. If I run out of my vest tops before the dark wash goes on I feel anxious and don't know what to wear.

What is your absolute must have?

leggings and long tunic type tops. wear this type of clothes near enough every day.

A black dress - I own more black dresses than I can probably remember. Always suitable, different styles & textures for different weather. Must wear once today

Hush PJ bottoms I have about 8 pairs and wear them literally all the time I'm in the house. I'd part with any of my clothes before I'd part with them.

But for actual clothes, probably skinny jeans or sloppy cashmere jumpers.

Levi slim fit jeans. I have 2 pairs and considering getting some in black too. skinny jeans don't work with my shape, but these jeans go with everything

My coat.

Oversized, navy, wool, very well cut. Instantly smartens up any old outfit.

My fine knit long line jumpers. Great for the office where it's hot enough to grow tomatoes, flattering because they skim rather than cling and stop at the top of the thigh rather than cutting you in half on the waist, long sleeved without adding bulk.

Seasalt coat for dog walking - black Jaeger wool wrap coat for smart outerwear.

Obviously it depends what's underneath - I live in jeans so these are an essential - but mine is my AllSaints Bales leather jacket. Not too jangly bikery, soft, fits like a glove yet goes over a jumper, and makes me feel instantly cool!

long vest too! Then uniqlo heatech and uniqlo button from grandad tops

Skinny jeans for casual wear. Leggings for at home. Black trousers for work.

Either a black vest top (I'm the exact same as you) or my tan heeled chelsea boots, I wear them SO often!

I like to think of myself as a woman of style and panache, but the rather embarrassing truth is that my "can't live without" item is my Uniqlo thermal top!

MrDacre Can you tell me where you get nice fine knit long line jumpers? ta.

Leigh tall jeans from Topshop. Always have about 4 on the go, don't know what I will do if they stop making them.
Long vest tops also, I like the Hush ones.

Superdry leather jacket and Ecco leather biker boots.

Doesn't matter what outfit I'm wearing, I throw them on and instantly feel better.

'Ie lavalava

Hangers

Black leather jacket
Ankle boots

The things that make me feel most like me, whatever else I'm wearing.

Grey skinny jeans from H&M. They're pretty much the starting point for 80% of my weekend outfits.

Best top or denim shirt. I have a collection of both.

*vest top

Jeggings or leggings right now. Trying to wean myself off leggings tho.