Ten Closet Must Have

Being that it was extremely cold in South Carolina and I did not want to leave the comfort of my home. I decided to clean and organize my closet(s). As I was organizing them I started to make piles of things that I didn't need and things that I could mix and match.

I got to thinking (and making a list) of the top 10 things everyone woman should have in her closet.

1. Black Blazer-- A nice blazer can dress up any outfit that you choose to wear and it fits any body type. I use to be addicted to blazer's and collected various colors and styles. I would dress them up jeans and screen tee or a nice peachy pink blazer over a LBD (little black dress). Now that I'm in a professional/corporate office, I catch myself wearing them almost everyday. You can't go wrong with having a few blazer in your closet.
   Tip: Make sure it fits you and it accentuates your waist 

2. Multi-Colored T-shirts-- I have tons and tons of t-shirts that I wear (mostly in the summer time). They range from black, white, green, pink, cobalt blue whatever Target has. You can mix and match them with your blazer, shorts, skirts or jeans.

3. Statement Heels-- High heels make your legs look longer, leaner and sexier no matter how we complain of the pain after a few hours walking around with them. Nude colored heels match with just about any pattern or dress color. Silver and gold strappy heels also work well with those shimmery cocktail dresses. I catch myself wearing my nude heels to work more and more.

4. Black Dress Pants/skirt-- There are many reasons to keep a pair of black   pants/skirt in your closet, but the most obvious is that they are slimming. The second benefit is that you can pair them with almost any top depending on the look that you are going for. I also like to have a nice pair tucked in my closet that I can pull out for a meeting or presentation that I'm conducting for work.
Tip: You may want to stay away from dark blues because the dark color doesn't stand out against an already dark color


5. Little Black Dress (LBD)-- Every woman owns a few LBD's, at least I do. They do not necessarily have to little in length it can just be a term that we use from time to time. I have plenty of black dresses that I have worn to weddings, funerals, and/or parties. They are sleek, sensual and always makes you look classy (and skinny). Also when buying a LBD note that you should have one that is special than all the others.

6. Scarves--  Really who doesn't love scarves? I have a small collection of scarves that I love to wear with my blazers, LBD's, jeans and especially long sleeve tees. I think that they give an outfit the finishing touch and they ultimately keep you warm.

7. Cardigan-- Along with a large number of blazers I have a growing collection of cardigans. Caridgans are prefect for cold office and also for those chilly nights out on the town. They can also be used to match up great with a summer dress, blouse, and/or tank top for spring/summer events.
 Tip: also make sure these fit and can be buttoned up 

8. Black Opaque Tights-- In the winter a nice pair of black opaque tights are essential to wear with dresses and the occasional dressy shorts that I tend to wear out for a casual night out. Black tights go with almost anything.

9. A good pair of jeans: Dark blue, straight cut and no holes…please! You need to have basic jeans that fit you well and that will look classy casual if you want wear them with heels. Once you have the classic ones, you can have more fun and get different types and colors.

10. White Button Up-- A simple classic white button can give you that extra push in a professional business setting. These shirts give you distinction and you can wear them with jeans as well. Button up's are fabulous and chic. Recently my mom has been getting me to wear a sweater over my white button on. So far I like it and it keeps me warm.
Tip: Make sure when you choose your white shirt, it is your size. If it is too big it will look like you took it from your boyfriends closet.

Happy Shopping Ladies!!!