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Well I am about to start again at least I think I am. Fed up with my clothes full stop. Style lack of it....:cry: ....so in the next couplle of months I am about to look around and see what I think suits me then work from there. However I figure I need basics/essentials so what would you all think should/are your wardrobe basics. All opinions welomed.:-D
A few good pairs of jeans are a must,imo,also a few pairs of comfy combats.
My wardrobe consists of -
Jeans about 8 pairs I think :?
3 pairs of cambats,these are nice for the summer too cause they are nice and light.
I have loads of plain tshirts (mainly for work)
Vest tops again nice for in the summer,
Hoodies are a must for me too have loads of these,
Couldnt be without my mini's my denim ones being my fave,
A nice summer and winter coat
Oh I have to much to list here :roll: :lol:
oh some nice three quarters too :)
dandysmom
28-03-2008, 08:56 PM
Being retired I don't need work clothes, and was never especially fashion conscious, so doubt if this will be any help to you, but here goes:
jeans
sweatpants
tees, both regular and long sleeved
sweatshirts
hoodies
sweaters
light jacket
heavy fleece lined jacket
basic "little black dress" for evenings out
Eileen just reminded me,some nice black trousers too
dandysmom
28-03-2008, 09:15 PM
Oh yeah, trousers: I still have loads from working! And some good blouses too.
I often think of doing the same thing Kazz, but never get round to it...
I have 2 dresses...
About 12 pairs of Jeans...
Umpteen hooded sweaters...
T-shirts..
Strappy tops for the summer...
Assorted tops...
3 pairs of trainers...
And a selection of boots....
Very dull and boring..
Thank you all and keep thinking.....ideas welcome:-D
Steph
28-03-2008, 10:13 PM
In an bother life I wore posh suits,silk ties and scarves and English or Italian shoes. Jeans and T -shirt now.
But as a mere male talking to mostly females-buy it when you see it-tomorrow it will be gone
dandysmom
28-03-2008, 10:29 PM
In an bother life I wore posh suits,silk ties and scarves and English or Italian shoes. Jeans and T -shirt now.
But as a mere male talking to mostly females-buy it when you see it-tomorrow it will be gone
And aren't jeans and tees really so much more comfortable.......:-D
alexgirl73
28-03-2008, 10:40 PM
jeans, baggy T-shirt and trainers! That's my wardrobe sorted lol!
dandysmom
28-03-2008, 10:43 PM
Oh definitely trainers, also a good pair of fleece lined snow boots, and two pairs of good dress shoes for the rare evenings out!
OK, well I would beg to differ here. I think that clothes other than trainers, jeans, teeshirts and fleeces can too be comfortable AND retain a bit of style. I'm not talking fitted suits or heels either - I too did those a while back and no longer feel right in them.
However, with a bit of thought and a bit of confidence you can put together wardrobe that move a little bit away from the total 'comfort' factor whilst balancing fashion and style.
If you have a bit of spare cash I would strongly recommend something like Colour Me Beautiful to get your 'colours done'. I'm someone who has spend pretty well the last 30 years in black. OH bought me a colour analysis session and I haven't looked back - seriously!
Initially skeptical I've carried my colour cards with me when shopping and time after time they have helped me to make the right choices. Don't forget colour is a critical aspect of overall style and a great starting point.
Good luck - it's a great journey if you can embrace making a (potentially) radical change in clothing and colour perception :-D
Thank you all and big thanks to Yola I may well try that, I often wonder what colours suit me and I think the colours have changed as the yeas have past. When a teenager/20's you cna get away with most things....colours
Thanks
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