{"id":120954,"date":"2019-01-14T10:01:39","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T16:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebudgetfashionista.com\/wordpress\/?p=684"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:35:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:35:52","slug":"wardrobe-staples-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/wardrobe-staples-women\/","title":{"rendered":"9 iconic wardrobe essentials and where to get them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s never just one item that every closet needs. If anything, there are at least a handful of classics \u2014 wardrobe essentials that all women should own, mostly to resolve the dreadful and recurring \u201cnothing to wear\u201d problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on for nine pieces no woman should do without. (Or jump to the infographic<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The little black dress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing says timeless like the LBD. Its popularity stems from more than just its versatility. There\u2019s something exceptional about a dress that\u2019s available in what seems like millions of different styles. The best ones take you from work to play with ease, and can be dressed up or down with key accessories. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Bobeau Crepe Wrap Dress, $29.97, Nordstrom Rack\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/clipPath>\r\n <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Try the Bobeau Crepe Wrap Dress<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> ($29.97) for effortless style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The structured blazer<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Structured
Schoolboy Blazer, $54.50, J. Crew<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Clean lines and timeless colors make the structured blazer a\nmust for any well-heeled ensemble. The J.\nCrew Schoolboy Blazer<\/a> ($54.50) is an enduring favorite available in classic\nhues like camel, black, and navy.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The practical pump<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Black
Calvin Klein Kirsten Pump, $79.99, DSW<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Pumps earn points because they essentially pair well with everything in your closet, from the aforementioned LBD to a sleek pantsuit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calvin Klein\u2019s Kirsten Pumps<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> ($79.99) promise to become staples in no time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The white blouse<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Pleated
Pleat-front Blouse, $24.99, White House Black Market<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be fooled into thinking white blouses are all the same.\nThere\u2019s something subtly dramatic about the elegant White\nHouse Black Market Pleat-Front Blouse<\/a> ($24.99). It\u2019s perfect tucked into\nwide-leg trousers or a slim skirt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. The pencil skirt<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Pencil
7th Avenue Paperbag-Waist Pencil Skirt, $59.95, New York & Company<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

They\u2019re available in every color of the rainbow and a range of prints, too. But you\u2019ll get the most wear out of a solid, neutral pencil skirt<\/a> that you can wear with anything from a twin set to a suit jacket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the New York & Company 7th<\/sup> Avenue Button-Accent Paperbag-Waist Pencil Skirt<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> ($59.95). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. The denim jacket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Denim jackets serve a variety of purposes. You can wear it to dress down a dress or to pair with your favorite off-duty track pants and T-shirts. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Dark
Style & Co Denim Jacket, $64, Macy’s<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A dark rinse, as seen on this Style & Co Denim Jacket<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> ($64), is a smart choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. The trench coat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A trench coat is a chic addition that will keep you comfortable when you\u2019re braving the elements. While tan is a dependable staple you can wear with anything, you don\u2019t have to commit to basic if you prefer a little color. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Soft
ASOS DESIGN classic trench coat, $87, ASOS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This pale pink version from ASOS Design ($87) is just as enduring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. The smart tote<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More than once, you\u2019ve probably wished you owned a spacious, stylish bag<\/a> that doesn\u2019t look sloppy. While there are dozens of spendy models out there, you\u2019ll find amazing quality even in mid-range options. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Black
The Medium Transport Tote, $158, Madewell<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Madewell\u2019s Medium Tote<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> ($158) is a versatile choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. The relaxed Jean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Low-key, luxe, and perfect to wear with a blazer, a tank top, and a pair of pumps or sporty sneakers, the relaxed jean promises to become your BFF in no time. A great fit is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Relaxed
Mid-Rise Curvy Straight Jeans for Women, $19.97, Old Navy<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Try Old Navy\u2019s Mid-Rise Curvy Straight Jeans<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> ($19.97).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wardrobe essentials infographic<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Spare yourself those “nothing to wear” days by keeping these nine pieces in your closet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s never just one item that every closet needs. If anything, there are at least a handful of classics \u2014 wardrobe essentials that all women should own, mostly to resolve the dreadful and recurring \u201cnothing to wear\u201d problem. Read on for nine pieces no woman should do without. (Or jump to the infographic.) 1. The… Read More »9 iconic wardrobe essentials and where to get them<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":120774,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[254,28,303929,104],"class_list":["post-120954","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-denim","tag-dresses","tag-every-day-fashion","tag-jeans"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":120774,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/wardrobe-essentials-fi-300x150.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/120954","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=120954"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/120954\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/120774"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=120954"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=120954"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=120954"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}