The Ten MagicWardrobe Items Every Woman Should Own To Mix And Match

Why You Need These Ten Basic Items For Your Wardrobe:

Each of the ten items are simple items that provide the foundation to your wardrobe. They can be mixed and matched to form so many different outfits, to provide you with so many looks. Once you have the basic ten it makes it easier to build your wardrobe on the fabulous looks you have already established. By the time you get to the end of this hub you will discover how these ten items all fit so neatly together.

1. THE TRENCH COAT

The trench-coat is an essential piece to a woman's wardrobe, it is a unique, classic item that never slips out of fashion. The beauty of the trench-coat is there is a cut and style to flatter every figure. Make sure to buy the correct size that fits you well and is the correct length. The general is that the coat should sit right on the knee, to create the perfect length. Make sure the waist is a good fit, ensure the belt sits right. The trench coat gives a fabulous shape to the waist, even on the days you feel you have none at all. Try to make sure the buttons of the coat extend to at least three inches above your knee. Shop around for your ideal coat, as it will be an item you will want to keep for many years to come. For your 10 most essential items, picking a neutral colour will be your best bet in combing all items together.

2. A SIMPLE BLACK DRESS:

Every woman needs a little black dress in her wardrobe. When choosing a dress remember simple is best, an over the top style will make it difficult to match with the other nine items in your wardrobe. Go more for a lightweight cotton fabric to keep the slimming effects of wearing black. Try to pick a style that makes you feel like a queen when you are wearing it, it will be an item to stay in your wardrobe for a long time.

An important factor to consider is pick a style that will accentuate your best features, for example a V-neckline for a great bust, above the knee for great legs. For thicker legs go below the knee, normally an uncomplicated design that tends to be a simple straight down style will flatter most figures. Have fun with it!

3. A WHITE COLLARED SHIRT

A white collared shirt is an accessory item that can be dressed up or dressed down and can be matched to so many other items in your wardrobe. It looks great with your dress jeans for a more casual look or matched with your black suit or simply with your black skirt alone for a more formal look. They also will look great worn over one of your neutral or coloured t-shirts and worn partially or fully open over the top. Try to choose a fabric where you don't even have to iron, cottons are the best choice here.

4. BLACK SUIT (JACKET AND BLACK SLIM-LINE SKIRT) :

A black tailored suit, is a gem for your wardrobe. The jacket alone can be worn with your dress denim jeans, with your white shirt or with any one of your T-Shirts. It can also be worn over the top of your black dress to jazz it up at night-time. The black slim-line skirt can be matched with the light cashmere jumper, the white shirt, or any one of your other tops. There are so many different combinations. Invest in a really good suit that is going to last its time, and pick the most flattering style for your figure. To achieve the classiest look, and to mix-match your other items more easily don't go for a short skirt, aiming no higher than an inch above the knee.

5. DRESS JEANS :

Again find a pair that fits you well, that feel comfortable around the waist-line and are that are the correct length for your height. Jeans that are cuffed at the bottom can actually make your legs appear longer while baggier jeans can make your legs appear wider, so be careful. Opt for a free fitting leg, that gives you plenty of room to breathe. Stay away from faded denim, darker blue jeans are the best choice. With a great pair of great fitting jeans you will easily be able to dress them up or down.

They can be matched with your mid-heels and suit jacket with any shirt beneath for a more uptown look or the flat shoes perhaps with the cashmere jumper or T-Shirt. When trying on a pair of jeans a great tip is to sit down while wearing them to ensure their comfort, jeans can feel right whilst standing yet creep up in places they aren't meant to while sitting down. Normally the' wash' or 'fade ' of the denim affects the price, you pay for what you buy.

6. NEUTRAL AND COLOURED T-SHIRT :

You will need at least one neutral shade (black, brown) and at least one coloured top, you can build on these later. T-shirts are great wardrobe items for mix and matching. They look great with jeans either alone or you could add the white collared shirt and your low heels for a classy casual look.

Go for 100% cotton, allowing your skin to breathe. With colours cool, vivid or pastel shades are best for cooler skin tones, while rich Autumn colours compliment more of a yellow, olive or darker skin-tone, as well as red-heads. T-Shirts look great under suits too.

7. CASHMERE JUMPER:

A cashmere jumper is simply a classic. They can be one of the most luxurious items to own in your wardrobe. Made from the fibre from goats in Mongolia, they are wonderfully warm and heaven to wear. Again with cashmere you pay for what you buy, normally the higher the price, the higher the quality of cashmere. In the Winter months you will want to have a jumper that not only keeps you warm, but looks great too.

Wear it with your slim-line jeans or with your black pants or jeans. For really cold days add the trench coat to stay toasty warm. Choose a shade that suits you, not just because it looks good on the shelf. Once you purchase your cashmere jumper you will wonder how on earth you managed without one.

8. BLACK PANTS :

The black pants are a wonderful staple item for the wardrobe that every woman should have. Again it is vitally important to find the right ones for you, they want to feel comfortable and yet look and make you feel like a million dollars. They go with just about everything in the list of ten. In cooler weather swap the slim-line black skirt for your black pants.

The open white collared shirt with one of your T-shirts is another great look, or opt for the cashmere jumper with your mid-heels or the flat shoe and you're dressed to go. Again, as in jeans when trying on your pants make sure you try sitting in them, to ensure they are not going to ride up places they do not need to go. For a thicker waist you can buy pants that sit further down of the waist and a higher waist will lengthen a shorter body frame.

9. BLACK MID-HEEL SHOE :

Sure you may prefer a super high heel, they are fine to add, but practically for a strong basis for your wardrobe and for comfort all year through every woman should own a pair of mid-heels. They will compliment every out-fit you have from your basic ten, and not tire your feet in the process.

Invest in a good, upmarket shoe, something that's going to last, there are thousands of styles online you can choose from. Remember sizing can vary, depending on the country so consult a shoe size chart first.

10. FLAT SHOE:

To be realistic a woman can't live forever in heels, a pair of stylish flat shoes in a woman's wardrobe is an essential choice, to look after her feet for years to come. Flat shoes doesn't mean thongs, boring old house shoes, there are a multitude of gorgeous flat shoes on the market for a woman to make her selection from. For your essential ten items select a top quality shoe, that matches perfectly with your other items. Your best bet will be black, jewels or diamantes are optional.

© Isabella22 of Hub-pages January 2010