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1. The (Not So Little) Black Dress
Staying
on top of current-season fashion trends can be costly. Today's hot maxi dress
is tomorrow's back-of-the-closet military jacket -- so spring 2011. If you're a
dedicated follower of fashion, bank on these eternally in-style pieces. You'll
know what a good investment you've made 10 years from now -- when you're still
wearing them.
If you're going to splurge on just one
item, make it the simple black dress in a style that suits your body type. For
slender or evenly proportioned figures, choose a sheath or A-line. An empire
waist works for apple, pear and rectangle shapes while a V-neck flatters full
figures or large busts. Avoid trendy looks, lace and embellishments. Think of
your dress as a blank canvas; use jewelry, scarves and accessories to add color
and texture, and to stay current with changing fashions.
2. The
Tailored White Dress Shirt
Classic, chic, polished and appropriate for
any situation, the crisp white button-front dress shirt is a wardrobe essential
that many women overlook. Yet no other item can go from the boardroom to the
beach. Choose a 100-percent cotton shirt with a single seam down the sides and
under the arms rather than double stitching -- this indicates a better-quality
shirt. Other necklines come and go, but the standard pointed collar is
tried-and-true. When it's not about business but pleasure, wear it unbuttoned
over a T-shirt and jeans.
3. The
Cashmere Sweater
If you've never worn cashmere, you don't
know what you're missing. The essence of understated elegance, cashmere
sweaters can run the gamut of cable knit, crew neck, V-neck, cardigan, mock
turtleneck and sleeveless shell. Classic colors include grey, oatmeal, camel,
ivory, and pale pink. Two-ply yarn and long fibers indicate better quality
while short fibers will pill. Expect to pay hundreds for a new high-quality
cashmere sweater.
4. The
10-Mile Heels
Are good shoes worth it? Yes, but only if
you resist current trends. The black pump in a medium heel is your best option.
Expensive shoes feel better and wear longer due to quality construction and
materials. When you put them on, you should be unafraid to walk 10 miles in
them -- that's how comfortable they should be. No matter how drop-dead gorgeous
they are, if they hurt within seconds they're not worth the price.
5. The
Pencil Skirt
You can't go wrong spending money on a good
pencil skirt; it's the most useful item of clothing in any woman's closet. It
fits well when it hugs your hips and tapers inward, ending at knee length or up
to an inch above. Black, navy, brown, grey or beige are versatile neutrals that
you can mix and match for years with other essential wardrobe items to dress up
or down.
6. The
Leather Jacket
Jennifer
Aniston shelled out $12,000 for James Dean's leather jacket, but you can do
better for a fraction of the price. Although a motorcycle jacket is hip and
timeless, a mid-length fitted jacket is more enduring. For the softest, most
supple leather, look for a jacket made of lambskin. Don't waste your money on
inferior pieced-together patchwork leather.
7. The
Perfect Pair of Jeans
Jeans
may not seem like an extravagant purchase, but some brands cost hundreds or
even thousands of dollars. Why spend so much? High-end manufacturers use a
finer weave of denim and some wearers claim certain cuts make them look
thinner. If you do invest in a pair, mid-rise dark jeans with a boot cut or
straight leg never go out of style, while those with 1 percent or 2 percent
spandex have a more flattering fit and hold their shape better after repeated
washings.
8. The
Lightweight Wool Blazer
If you
want to impress but a suit feels too formal, a high-quality blazer of
lightweight wool paired with pants or a skirt communicates style and
sophistication. A well-made blazer will have lapels that lie flat, seams that
don't pucker, and a lining that doesn't bunch. Buy one that fits you in the
shoulders -- slight alterations can always be done on the sleeves and the
torso.
9. The
Tailored Trouser
There
are pants...and then there are tailored trousers. Mimicking menswear but with a
decidedly feminine shape, an elegant pair of trousers that fit perfectly can
make your rear appear firmer and your belly flatter. Fabrics like wool crepe
have a luxurious drape and resist wrinkles. Choose a mid-rise straight leg
trouser that fits just below the waist, and opt for solids such as black, grey
or brown, or a small herringbone pattern or fine stripes.
10. The
Belted Trench Coat
The
November 1918 issue of Harper's Bazaar recommended the trench coat as a gift
"For the Woman in Service at Home and Abroad." Price tag: $65. Almost
a century later, the classic trench is still fashionable, but today Burberry's
traditional cotton gabardine coat begins at $1,295. Yet if you wore yours twice
a week for 50 years, your cost per wear would be 25 cents -- an unbeatable
investment. Imagine the savings if your great-grandmother had bought one back
in 1918 and passed it down to you.
(Source: msn-life.com)
