Back to Basics!

Now is a great time to clean out your closet, donate, sell them, or have a swap party! There are only a few items we REALLY need in our closets. Time to get back to basics, here's what we REALLY need.

Ladies (One of each type mentioned):

5-6 Pairs of Jeans- Light blue wash, Medium blue wash, Dark wash, Black, White & possibly a fun color like Pastel yellow or purple. Styles vary by whatever your personal style is, whether boyfriend fit, crop, boot cut or skinny.

5 T-Shirts- Black V-Neck, White V-Neck, 3 types of bright fun colors.

3 Dress Shirts-Black, White & Powder Blue Button Downs (No matter the style, though a basic white is always decent)

4 Pairs of Slacks & Skirts- Black, Khaki, White, and Navy Blue

4 Dresses- A sundress, A little black dress, and two that exhibit your personal style

2 Suits- A black suit, and one that exhibits your personal style

Shoes: 2 pairs of sneakers (running & fashion) 3 pairs of flats (black, metallic, neutral) 5 pairs of heels (black, white, metallic, brown and at least one bright color) 2 pairs of boots (black & brown)

Of course you're not LIMITED to this, but this is what every woman should have in her closet. Mix and match these items, and most importantly ACCESSORIZE! Throw in a scarf, a vest, a fab pair of earrings. A t shirt and jeans could be much more with dangling earrings and heels.

Men:
3 Pairs of Jeans- Light Wash, Medium Wash, Dark Wash

5 T-Shirts-Black, White, Red, Navy Blue and Green (basic colors)

5 Button Downs- Black, White, Navy Blue, Powder Blue, & A Pastel (Maybe Yellow or Purple)

3 Pairs of Slacks- Black, Khaki and Navy Blue

3 Suits- Black, Navy Blue, Brown

3 Ties- Red (Power Tie), Black, and possibly a precious metal color such as Gold or Silver for
after 5 events

Shoes: 3 pairs of sneakers (black, white, and running shoes), 2 pairs of dress shoes (black and brown), 1 pair of hiking boots (such as black Timberlands)

Once again, you're NOT LIMITED to these, but this is what you SHOULD at least have in your closet. Accessories, sweaters, and sunglasses would definitely show off some individuality. These clothing items are very basic but you could definitely make it work. A black t-shirt, dark wash jeans, black Timbs or black sneakers, with a nice pair of shades would get you a long way in my book...but that's just me ;-)