The Blueprint

Clothing: A minimum of 42 pieces that will take you through the seasons and locales of your life
  • White blouse –
    • one with classic tailoring, fitted or slightly loose
    • another with unique cut
  • Blouses (2+) - unique cut and color of choosing
  • T-shirts (4+) - V-neck, crew, loose
  • LS shirts (4+) - casual or more blouses, depending preference
  • Camis (4+) - silk, slub cotton…comfortable, flattering cut
  • Cardigans (2+) - preferably wool/cashmere (for warmth and durability), any cut or weight
  • Sweaters (2+) - any style, preferably of natural materials (linen, cotton, wool, cashmere, etc.)
  • Cocktail dress – DOES NOT have to be black!!!
  • Dress pants - straight or trouser leg
    • hemmed for flats
    • hemmed for heels
  • Black pants
  • Casual pants (2+)
  • Denim –
    • dark wash, straight leg
    • another comfortable, flattering pair
  • Shorts (2+)
  • Dresses (2+) - style, cut and color/pattern of choosing
  • Casual dress - cotton or linen, good for weekends, etc.
  • Black skirt
  • Skirts (2+)
  • Jackets (2+) - tailored to fit, any color or style
  • Trench coat - khaki or black, classic cut (knee length or cropped)
  • Leather jacket - any color or style
  • Jacket - mid to light-weight, any style - for spring/fall
  • Coat - heavy weight, wool - for winter

 
Shoes: Ten pairs of shoes that will take you from the office to the beach to a black tie dinner
  • Boots (2) –
    • heeled but walkable
    • flat
    • weather boots - rain and/or winter
  • Heels (2+) –
    • nude
    • black (low or mid)
    • black (stiletto)
  • Flats (3+) –
    • black, pointed or round toe
    • metallic
    • moccasins
  • Casual shoes - sneakers, Keds, Toms, etc.
  • Sandals (2+) –
    • leather flip-flop
    • strappy, gladiator, etc.

 
Accessories: Four bags for every facet of your life, as well as suggestions for changing up your look with small details
  • Scarves
  • Tote –
    • leather - for work/school
    • everyday/travel
  • Shoulder bags
  • Clutch/wristlet
  • Jewelry (so subjective, I’ll only give my inspirations and some suggestions for stores…)
  • Hair pieces - headbands, clips, etc.
  • Hats
  • Sunglasses – you can easily get away with a single pair, but I suggest having at least two pairs if not more

 
Italicized items are marked because their necessity will vary depending on lifestyle, climate and financial constraints

Bold items are marked because they will most likely receive heavy rotation, and are therefore worth the investment; if you have the money, splurge on these items, especially leather goods (they’ll last a lifetime), shoes (they’re almost always better engineered), sweaters (higher quality fabrics last longer and wear better), and items like cocktail dresses (find the perfect one – don’t settle – it may take a while and cost a bit more, but the difference in price will be compensated for by the way you feel in it)
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