Classics for a Recession-Proof Wardrobe

So, I have a confession. I haven't actually bought any new clothes in months. And I mean it. Wait, I lie. Last month I went to Goodwill and found a sequined mini-dress (amazing, no lie) that I bought for about 7 bucks. It's sitting in my closet waiting for a "Bad decisions on Broadway" kind of night. Ok, so besides the Goodwill slip-up--I haven't bought anything. Nada. Not even a 10$ on clearance necessity. I just haven't had the money. But, looking at me, you'd have no idea (or I'd like to think you wouldn't). And the reason for this is simple: when I do go shopping I go for the Classics. Now when I say "Classics" I don't necessarily just mean trench coats, crisp white button-downs, and little black dresses. Classics are the go-to clothes that make you feel great. Right now I'm wearing a perfect example. I have on a black pencil skirt and a crew neck cashmere black bracelet length sweater, big pearls (fake), and pony-hair giraffe print pumps with wood heels. These are my classics--not necessarily your classics. I like the pencil skirt because anything that hits at the smallest part of my body (my waist) is my best friend. I like pearls because it gives the impression that I'm innocent (I'm not)--and the shoes I bought last fall at Ann Taylor for $19.99 and I have worn them so many times that I'd almost rather wear these than my running shoes (ok, that's a lie...but almost).

So what does this mean for you? What are your "Classics?" Look through your closet and pick out your favorite pieces. I bet all of them have something in common--whether they're all in the same color family, or all the same material--or maybe they're all the same type of clothes. Take these classics and own them. Wear them. Rock them. Love them. Use the Classics as a base for what you build your wardrobe around--merchandising them up when you can: with great shoes, cheap accessories, or funky scarves. No one will know that you've had them forever, or that they may be finding more gametime as you give your Credit Card(s) a break--they'll be too busy loving the green color with your red hair, or the way your shirt dresses seem to go with everything.


xoxo

Carrie