Closet Essentials: 60 Core Pieces and How to Wear Them: Any Time * Any Place * Any Where (Fashion Advice Book, Gifts for Girls, Wardrobe Helper)

Fashion trends may come and go, but timeless pieces can look chic in every season with the right kind of style. Closet Essentials reveals the secrets of styling 60 of these wardrobe essentials--from the Breton striped top to the little black dress, bomber jacket, jeans, ballet flats, and more--into endless outfits, perfect for any event. With five different ways to style each item and advice for casual, work, vacation, evening, and special occasions, plus fashion illustrations that make each style easy to replicate, this is a must-have guide for every woman, from the sophisticated fashionista to the clueless new grad and everyone in between. Cover Title Copyright Contents Visual Index Introduction How to Use This Book SECTION 1: KNOW YOUR WARDROBE, PAGES 16–37 SECTIONS 2–6: CAPSULE ITEMS, PAGES 38–167 SECTION 1 KNOW YOUR WARDROBE Capsule Wardrobes WHY CREATE A CAPSULE WARDROBE? You’ll always have something appropriate to wear It saves you time It provides a shortcut to personal style It saves you money 7 STEPS TO CREATING YOUR CAPSULE WARDROBE 1. Start from scratch 2. Create an inspiration board 3. Think about your lifestyle 4. Experiment 5. Get an objective opinion 6. If it makes you feel uncomfortable, reject it 7. Understand that it will take time to develop your personal style Shopping on a Budget DON’T CONFUSE PRICE WITH QUALITY LOOK AFTER YOUR CLOTHES PROPERLY BUY CLOTHES THAT FIT KEEP IT SIMPLE MAKE SMALL ALTERATIONS SHOP AROUND MIX HIGH-END WITH LOW-END FIVE ITEMS OF CLOTHING THAT ARE WORTH INVESTING IN 1. Lingerie 2. Workout clothes 3. Outerwear 4. Shoes and boots 5. Jeans Dressing for the Seasons REMEMBER: NOT ALL SEASONS ARE CREATED EQUALLY ORGANIZE YOUR CLOSET TO ACCOUNT FOR SEASONAL CHANGES CHOOSE LAYERING PIECES FOR ADDED VERSATILITY DRESS FOR THE WEATHER, NOT FOR THE CALENDAR DISREGARD SEASONAL-BASED RULES Vacation Packing PACK AS YOU DRESS CHOOSE EASY-CARE FABRICS ROLL, RATHER THAN FOLD CHECK THE WEATHER PLAN FROM THE FEET UP USE ACCESSORIES WEAR BULKY ITEMS ON THE PLANE Style Dos and Don’ts DO KNOW YOUR FIGURE DON’T ASSUME YOU KNOW YOUR SIZE DON’T BE ASHAMED TO SIZE UP IF NECESSARY DON’T BE AFRAID TO “DRESS UP” DO KEEP YOUR CLOTHES CLEAN, IRONED, AND WELL-MENDED DON’T CONFUSE STYLE WITH DESIGNER LABELS DO PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL DON’T BE A CLOTHES SNOB DO KEEP IT SIMPLE DON’T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHER PEOPLE DO KNOW YOUR COMFORT LEVEL DO DRESS APPROPRIATELY DON’T FEEL YOU HAVE TO DRESS AGE APPROPRIATELY DO REGULARLY AUDIT YOUR CLOSET DON’T FOLLOW A TREND, UNLESS YOU LOVE IT Clothing Care THE DON’TS Don’t try to live a dry-clean lifestyle on a machine-wash budget Don’t over-wash your clothes Don’t overfill your washing machine Try not to tumble THE DOS Always read the label Separate items Buy a laundry bag Use the coolest temperature possible Wash jeans and other over-dyed items inside out If you have to tumble, add tennis balls! Spot-clean rather than clean-clean Wear a slip Iron with care SECTION 2 DRESSES AND SKIRTS Full Skirt A-Line Skirt Miniskirt Pencil Skirt Pleated Skirt Office Dress Summer Dress Wrap Dress Little Black Dress Printed Dress Skater Dress Cocktail Dress Knit Dress SECTION 3 TOPS AND SHIRTS White Shirt Denim Shirt Silk Cami White T-shirt Breton Top Dressy Top Silk Blouse Black Tank Top SECTION 4 SWEATERS AND JACKETS Cable-Knit Sweater Turtleneck Sweater Cashmere Crewneck Heavy Wool Cardigan Sweatshirt Cropped Cardigan Slouchy Sweater Black Blazer Denim Jacket Leather Jacket Camel Coat Peacoat Trench Coat Parka SECTION 5 JEANS AND PANTS Chinos Tailored Black Pants Skinny Jeans Black Leggings Capri Pants White Jeans Boyfriend Jeans Wide-Leg Pants SECTION 6 SHOES AND ACCESSORIES Flat Sandals Ballet Flats Nude Shoes Wedge Heels Knee-High Boots Ankle Boots White Sneakers Strappy Heels Metallic Shoes Clutch Bag Satchel Shoulder Bag Cross-Body Bag Leather Belt Silk Scarf Sunglasses Hat SECTION 7 RESOURCES Credits Resources/Suppliers FAVORITE STORES Zara ASOS Boden H&M Net-a-Porter Modcloth Shopbop Zappos Kate Spade Christian Louboutin AUTHOR’S BLOGS Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Acknowledgments About the Author Chronicle Ebooks When your style is timeless, you're always on trend#8212;learn how to incorporate these sixty chic classics into your wardrobe. Fashion trends may come and go, but timeless pieces can look chic in every season with the right kind of style. Closet Essentials reveals the secrets of styling sixty of these wardrobe essentials#8212;from the Breton striped top to the little black dress, bomber jacket, jeans, ballet flats, and more#8212;into endless outfits, perfect for any event. With five different ways to style each item and advice for casual, work, vacation, evening, and special occasions, plus fashion illustrations that make each style easy to replicate, this is a must-have guide for every woman, from the sophisticated fashionista to the fashion-challenged and everyone in between