Wardrobe essentials checklist – gone trendy

The ongoing, always frustrating dilemma women around the world are faced with on an almost daily basis… a full closet and nothing to wear!

This wardrobe essentials checklist is designed to help you stock your closet with items you’ll get the most use out of while always sporting a fresh look. Each item is labeled for it’s particular season(s).

Trying to pack a bag for vacation poses a whole other issue in itself. To help, you will find an asterisk next to the items you can’t leave town without!

This compilation is different than most wardrobe essentials lists in the way that it has a trendy, modern twist to it. I didn’t want to list all black pieces with the occasional white button down and pencil skirt for flare. You already know those things work. If you are looking for more of a classic look, feel free to tweak any of my suggestions to bring it back to basics.

footwear…

☐  Ballet flats – all seasons 

☐ High-heeled loafers – fall 

☐  Moccasins (Shannon loves these so much she has an indoor and outdoor pair) – fall, winter, or whenever your feet want to be cozy 

☐  *Sperry Top Siders – spring/summer/fall 

☐  *Sandals – spring/summer

☐  *Black pumps – all seasons

☐   Nude pumps – all seasons 

☐  Wedges – spring, summer 

☐ Booties for your skinnies – fall, winter 

☐  Bright colored rain boots – rainy season

☐  *And the favorite among the three of us – TALL BOOTS – fall, winter

tops…

☐  White thermal – fall, winter

☐  Off the shoulder, 3/4 length sweater – fall, winter

☐  Striped long sleeve – fall, winter 

☐  *Neutral colored cardigan – fall, winter

☐  *Dressy tank – wear alone in spring, summer or under sweater or blazer for cold months 

☐  Chic vest – spring, summer to wear over tank

☐  Colorful v-neck sweaters – fall, winter worn with white button down or flannel shirt underneath

☐  Bandeau – summer worn underneath loose fitting tanks or for your longer bandeaus, worn under a cardi like this one… 

☐  *Grey tee shirt from American Apparel – all seasons

☐   Plaid shirt – fall, winter 

☐  *Comfy knit sweater (especially for a plane ride!)– fall, winter

☐  *Neutral colored blazer – fall, winter 

☐  Blue or maroon cotton hoodie from American Apparel – fall/winter

pants and shorts…

☐  *Skinny jeans – all seasons

☐  *High-waisted, wide legged, long jean – all seasons 

☐  Black trouser – all seasons 

☐  *Scalloped shorts – summer 

☐  *Cut-offs – summer 

☐  Brightly colored pants – summer 

skirts and dresses…

☐  Little white dress – the new LBD – all seasons 

☐  *Shirt dress – spring, summer, fall

☐  A go-to dress that you can wear to work and/or drinks – all seasons 

☐  Wool pencil skirt – fall, winter

☐  Dressy skirt – all seasons 

☐  Floral summer dress – spring, summer 

☐   *Cotton skirt – spring, summer or fall with tights 

outerwear…

☐  *Trench coat – fall 

☐  Denim jacket – fall

☐  Cape – fall

☐  Winter jacket (if you also have to fight the negative temps, snow, and wind for months out of the year) – winter 

accessorize…

☐  *A scarf in every color! – fall, winter, spring 

☐  *Black pashmina that will transform from casual scarf into shawl for a fancy night on the town when you don’t want to wear a jacket – fall

☐  Hat – summer, fall 

☐  *Big, black sunglasses (the more coverage, the less wrinkles you’ll get from the sun!) – all seasons 

☐  *A great watch – I opt for white for summer months and a black-banded watch for colder months 

☐  Black tights – fall, winter 

☐  Neutral tights to go with your brown outfits – fall, winter

☐  Casual tote – all seasons

☐  *Big weekend bag – all seasons 

☐  *Clutch, try a metal variety that will match your brown or black go-out outfits – all seasons 

☐  *Wide belt – all seasons

☐  Skinny belt – all seasons

☐  *Statement necklace – all seasons 

☐  Farmers market bag – spring, summer, fall