A New Wardrobe

LizF · #1 (**permalink**) 02-19-2007, 05:30 PM

I'm working on building a new wardrobe. I want to mix classic pieces with trendier items? What are the must-haves?

kitsch_k · #2 (**permalink**) 02-20-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LizF

I'm working on building a new wardrobe. I want to mix classic pieces with trendier items? What are the must-haves?

omigod! we have the same idea for this year..this year im planning to stock up on the basics (perfect white shirt, perfect jeans, perfect black dress) and then just a little of the trends..as long as they look good on me..now that im older and i know my body more i now know what to buy..

#3 (**permalink**) 02-25-2007, 01:09 PM

I would like to start a new wardrobe myself it get more trendy items. I have old clothes like from when I was like 13 and 14 so they are not in style. I wish I could help Liz, but I am in the same boat needing something new.

kitsch_k · #4 (**permalink**) 02-27-2007, 08:01 AM

as long as we girls do not get tempted by trends we're going to be perfectly fine..haha...

#5 (**permalink**) 03-01-2007, 08:43 AM

After reading this post I have become a eBay shopper you would be amaze of the new and name brand clothing found there. It great looks for great prices.

bagcrazy · #6 (**permalink**) 03-01-2007, 05:59 PM

I need help too, I don't even own a "classic white shirt".

#7 (**permalink**) 03-01-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bagcrazy

I need help too, I don't even own a "classic white shirt".

You I have never wanted the white jeans or skirts, I guess I am just a blue jean tee shirt person you know and I see some modal and actress wear it well. Are you looking for a long shirt or mini I will keep an eye out for one for you.

kitsch_k · #8 (**permalink**) 03-02-2007, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rhoshoun

After reading this post I have become a eBay shopper you would be amaze of the new and name brand clothing found there. It great looks for great prices.

what brands do you recommend?!

pinkbag · #9 (**permalink**) 03-02-2007, 05:08 AM

i think all of us are in the same boat. i also dont own a white shirt and i recently saw a fab one at the mall....by my hard luck, the size that fitted me had just one piece left and that twoo was defective...so have to hunt more...and loads of other things, have to get one black dress also...what else do u suggest...

bagcrazy · #10 (**permalink**) 03-02-2007, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rhoshoun

You I have never wanted the white jeans or skirts, I guess I am just a blue jean tee shirt person you know and I see some modal and actress wear it well. Are you looking for a long shirt or mini I will keep an eye out for one for you.

Thanks! I'd like to get a traditional button down. Then I could tuck it in or leave it out, depending on my mood. So far, the ones I have found are too thin/see through or seem to restrict your movement.

#11 (**permalink**) 03-02-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bagcrazy

Thanks! I'd like to get a traditional button down. Then I could tuck it in or leave it out, depending on my mood. So far, the ones I have found are too thin/see through or seem to restrict your movement.

So the butterfly button downs white jeans I think is what they are called. right?

#12 (**permalink**) 03-02-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kitsch_k

what brands do you recommend?!

I look at all brand I am watching a deal now 10 pcs for 25 .00 st johns jeans, levis, cato fashion , old navy it great I just put in my size and all kinds of great deals up !

elaine130 · #13 (**permalink**) 04-02-2007, 12:15 PM

Hey all -

Here's my advice for building a wardrobe... try to find a Banana Republic Factory Store! I built my professional wardrobe about 5 years ago with staples like trousers and sweater sets and button down shirts... and the styles are still "in" and the quality is fantastic! Caution: I did go back to the BR factory store last year and they were selling terrible stuff. Don't know if it was just that store. They have various degrees of quality - my good stuff said "Banana Republic Factory Store" on the label, but the really bad stuff had "Banana Republic" with a line through it. Maybe they were rejected! I also love the Limited (even though I was an Express girl for many years). Still wearing their suits years later, and I get compliments!

kitsch_k · #14 (**permalink**) 04-03-2007, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rhoshoun

I look at all brand I am watching a deal now 10 pcs for 25 .00 st johns jeans, levis, cato fashion , old navy it great I just put in my size and all kinds of great deals up !

i just bought my levis last january and i have to admit its my favorite jeans right now. its really right to invest in the RIGHT brands

the ones that last a really really long time

DianneMK · #15 (**permalink**) 04-04-2007, 02:10 PM

I am on a very tight budget and this is how I shop..through thrift stores.
I went two weeks ago and got a very nice white cotton shirt with ruffled sleeves ,a wide black leather belt that was just screaming "HELLO...someone look at me and take me home!!"
and a pair of Khaki pants.Then I got really lucky because a friend of my brother-in-laws gave him a bunch of shirts,and a white tuxedo shirt caught my attention.Mine,mine,mine.

Now all I have to do is add stuff around the things I bought.Oh and a very nice patent leather bag too.

DianneMK · #16 (**permalink**) 04-04-2007, 02:11 PM

I love the Limited too.

kitsch_k · #17 (**permalink**) 04-04-2007, 05:01 PM

these days im loving forever21.com very much..

girly2 · #18 (**permalink**) 04-05-2007, 12:49 PM

Kitsch, in addition to my handbag splurges, I also bought four new Sweet Pea tops and Diesel shorts from Bluefly! Can't wait to get them. I needed some summer stuff badly... I just wear beat-up t's and sweats and clothes that are at least 4 years old unless they're newly purchased from Sam's or Costco (both devoid of fashionable selections)!

kitsch_k · #19 (**permalink**) 04-05-2007, 01:03 PM

dear friend girly2...i know we are going to die for our love of fashion..hahaa...we need to be in rehab for this. haha

girly2 · #20 (**permalink**) 04-05-2007, 01:24 PM

...and I would appreciate it if you calm me down as they put me in a straight jacket and drag my ass away from my bags and credit cards kickin' and screamin'! And you know that I WILL go into some seriously FUGLY withdrawal from bagaholism!

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Originally Posted by kitsch_k

dear friend girly2...i know we are going to die for our love of fashion..hahaa...we need to be in rehab for this. haha

kitsch_k · #21 (**permalink**) 04-06-2007, 05:17 AM

hahaha..we have the same thing with our credit cards!! haha..but lately ive been convincing myself that ive lost the will to shop...its hard believe me1! haha

etali · #22 (**permalink**) 05-06-2007, 07:45 AM

My wardrobe is a mess too, I only have one 'smart' suit, and one good party / clubbing dress.

Everything else is in the realms of casual - thankfully I have a versatile skirt and jeans in almost every cut and colour. The problem is if I need to look smart two days running, I'll have to seriously accessorise otherwise I'll look stupid on the second day

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