Top 30 things every woman needs in her wardrobe: 30/30 A crisp white shirt

"Katherine Hepburn made shirts look sexy in an understated, nonplussed type of way."

$150+


Lulabell Long Sleeve Shirt
The Lulabell Long Sleeve Shirt in White is a perfect rendition of Cake Couture's unique hand embroidered designs. This blouse is embroidered with a variety of ladylike flowers for a unique floral decoration of the classic white button down shirt. The tailored blouse features a crisp collar, banded sleeves and hidden buttons.

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$100+

Regent Shirt in White
Cake Couture has a fresh and feminine approach to dressing the modern woman. Their unique look embraces a simplistic color palette with special attention to feminine details like embroidery and tailoring. The Regent Shirt in White fits these characteristics with its button-down cut and traditional collar design. The shirt has a long fit and features different embroidered letters in white, blue, and tan. Mock french cuffs and an embroidered crown on the back give the Regent Shirt a regal look.

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$40+


Women: Pleated button-front shirt - white
This season, the white shirt does it all: flaunts feminine details, complements the trendy black and red color combo, and continues to be your classic go-to style.

Top 30 things every woman needs in her wardrobe: 29/30 Silk underwear/nightwear

"The importance of investing in underwear that makes you feel sexy and goddess-like should not be underestimated"

$150+


Elle Macpherson Intimates Mistress chemise
This chemise by Elle Macpherson is sleek and modern but still romantic. Created in pure silk it has a simple design with gathered cups for shape and a slim edging of contrasting chiffon and crochet fabrics at the neck and hem.

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$100+


Mary Green Silk Knit with Lace 'a week of undies' in satin gift bag
Panties in a bunch never looked this good. These Mary Green luxurious silk knit shorties are trimmed in contrasting lace with each day of the week embroidered in script on the left hip. Comes in a silk drawstring pouch.

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$50+


Mary Green Satin Doll kimono with lace
Featuring decadent silk, this Mary Green kimono with lace has flared 3/4 length sleeves and 10" side slits. The satin belt tie creates a feminine shape on the body.

Top 30 things every woman needs in her wardrobe: 28/30 A good hair dryer

"There is a reason why your hair always looks amazing when you’ve just stepped out of the sa-lon and it has as much to do with the hairdressers’ skill as it does their hairdryer."

$100+

CHI Rocket Professional Hair Dryer
Utilizing the latest in Advanced American Technology, the CHI Rocket Hair Dryer is a lightweight quiet dryer, enhanced with ceramic, ionic technology to dry hair quickly. The CHI Rocket Professional Hair Dryer is the most revolutionary hair dryer in the industry and the latest in Advanced American Technology.

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$90+

Sedu Ultrasilent Dryer
The Sedu Xti Ultrasilent combines an ultra quiet and lightweight design along with high output airflow for healthy and beautiful hair. The Sedu Xti Ultrasilent is powerful but much lighter and much more quiet than conventional hairdryers.

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$50+

Solia 1875W Thermal Ionic Ceramic Hair Dryer
The latest in advanced Italian Hair Dryer Technology. The Solia™ Thermal Ionic Ceramic Dryer is an Italian engineered, 1875 Watt Professional Thermal Ionic Dryer designed to produce millions of negative ions that benefit the hair, making it shinier, smoother, and healthier.

Top 30 things every woman needs in her wardrobe: 27/30 Simple swimwear

"Whether you are a bikini or swimsuit kind of girl, you’ll need something well fitting for holidays or lengths in the local pool."

$150+


Sliding Bamboo Halter Bikini
Letarte Swimwears handmade beachwear is effortlessly chic. The Sliding Bamboo Halter Bikini in Sky Blue is a modern style in a decadent blue hue that will make your tan pop. The bikini is lined in white trim and has a sliding triangle top with tie closures. The decorative bamboo bar on the top and bottom hips gives the bikini a flashy elegance.

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$100+

St. Barths in Black
St. Barths is a sexy but sophisticated option for that upcoming trip to the islands! This style incorporates a skinny halter neck-tie with a sexy back string-tie that uses heavier elastic for light support to the bust. The bottoms offer light to moderate coverage with an adorable side string-tie for flexible fit. All FrenchFifty Swimwear is self-lined for maximum opacity.

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$50+

Calvin Klein Solid Pleat-Front One-Piece Women's Swimsuit
A square neckline and pleated bust lend a luxurious look.

Top 30 things every woman needs in her wardrobe: 26/30 Winter coat

"If you are going to invest in one item this winter, make it a coat. Not only will it keep arctic winds out, but get a good coat and you can hide all number of old tatters underneath and no one will know."

$300+


[deener]'s Hooded Corduroy Trench Coat
Cut and sewn from Japanese fabric, this cord is dyed to a beautiful winter white color dubbed "diamond". This corduroy also has a skipped pile for a unique look that was exclusively developed for deener. Slim fitting, the trench is double-breasted with signature molded buttons. It features a wind flap up front and a fantail pleat in the back.

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$200+

Collection Silk Faille Shirred Coat
Romantically inspired, this head-turning coat makes a striking statement with its dramatic design and rich detailing. Crafted in a luminous silk faille blend, it features a yoked front and back, bodice panels and shirred accents for added shape. Raglan style sleeves create a seamless fit and flow into a blouson finish. Complete with a hidden placket for a streamlined look.

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$150+

A|X Tweed Trench Coat
detachable belt, novelty fabric, 100% wool, dry clean.

Top 30 things every woman needs in her wardrobe: 25/30 A blazer

"Forget school uniforms, the blazer has become a wardrobe staple that will add a masculine touch to pretty dresses. Roll up the sleeves for a worn in 80s feel."

$150+


Marc by Marc Jacobs Lightweight Stretch Twill Blazer

Schoolgirl sweet meets downtown chic.Lightweight twill jacket with triple button closure at front. Bustier-shaped pockets at bust and button-flap pockets at hip. Ruching at back and shoulders. Notched collar. 3/4 sleeves.98% cotton/2% spandex.Wash warm.Imported.

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$100+

Liz Claiborne Bi-Stretch Suiting Blazer
Our suiting fabric is constructed with a durable bi-stretch fabric blend that ensures all day comfort. Coordinate with our suiting pants or skirt in three colors to create your own look. Sure to become a staple of your wardrobe for several seasons to come, this two-button blazer is fully lined, neatly tailored with discreet shoulder pads to shape and slightly fitted for an easy, put together look.

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$50+

Liz Claiborne Stretch Wool Trimmed Blazer
The essential blazer has arrived dressed up with delicate details for luxe holiday style. Crafted in high quality gabardine wool for added warmth and durability, it has a hint of stretch for a perfect fit without the constriction. Grosgrain ribbon and mesh trim highlight the spread collar, pockets and cuffs, while zig zag detailing adds a touch of flair. Princess seams and waistline darts assist in its shapely silhouette.

Tim Gunn's Ten Essential Wardrobe Elements

The Ten Essential Wardrobe Elements as devised by Tim Gunn are practical pieces around which you can build your wardrobe. Tim Gunn is the star of a reality makeover television show on Bravo called Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. He became well known from Bravo's hit TV show Project Runway, where he counseled contestants on their stylish creations.

The Ten Elements are mostly classic pieces, but what's important is whether they fit you properly, are not outdated, and bring out your best features. The following is the shopping list of Tim Gunn's 10 essential items.

1. Basic Black Dress - The basic black dress has been around for a long time. It is often called the "Little Black Dress", and it's true that shorter skirts on the basic black dress, when they hit you in the right place, can be more flattering than a long black dress.
   
   
   TOMMY HILFIGER Sleeveless Silk Dress
   
   
   
2. Trench Coat - The trench coat is one of the pieces that is both classic and currently a hot fashion item. Most any store sells this piece now. It is great for fall and you can pick it up in a wide range of lengths.
   
   
   Jones New York Trench with Leather Trim
   
   
   
3. Classic Dress Pants - Although it doesn't say black, this is probably what you want to look for. Black is flattering on all figures and goes with everything.
   
   
   Kenneth Cole Reaction Suit Pant
   
   
   
4. White Shirt - The white shirt is a definite classic. But it can also come in many different styles to make it look trendy and not dated or like a man's piece of clothing. Find one that accentuates your best attributes and minimizes trouble spots. For example, if you have wide shoulders, stay away from large collars.
   
   
   INC International Concepts Belted Pintucked Shirt
   
   
5. Jeans - Everyone has a pair of jeans, but does everyone have a pair of jeans that make them look great? The wider leg, low-rise jean style has been popular (and still is) but a narrower leg is coming back along with a higher waist, which eliminates the unflattering "muffin top" look.
   
   
   Levi's 529 Curvy Jean, Blue Wave Wash
   
   
6. Cashmere Sweater - This is one item probably not many people own. But including it forces people to buy a piece of clothing that is high quality and that is also a luxury item. Having a cashmere sweater in your closet is like giving a gift to yourself. And aren't you worth it?
   
   
   Charter Club Cashmere Cable V-Neck Sweater
   
   
7. Skirt - If you need dress pants then you also need a skirt. A skirt is womanly and can be flirty or businesslike. Nowadays women do not wear many skirts or dresses, which makes a lot of them fall into a rut of dressing sloppily or like men. See number 8.
   
   
   O Oscar Tweed Pleated-Peplum Skirt
   
   
8. Day Dress - Women also are not wearing as many dresses anymore. It was certainly liberating to go from the '50s when women wore dresses every day to wearing more practical pants for gardening, exercising, and so forth. But the dress does not have to be abandoned altogether. They can be very flattering, and there is nothing wrong with "dressing up" for daytime.
   
   
   BCBG Tropical Stripe Border Dress
   
   
9. Blazer - The blazer sounds very masculine, but when you get the right one with a proper shape it is not. Women's blazers should follow the silhouette of a woman's body and accent the hourglass curve at her waist. It is also a perfect piece to put with the skirt or dress pants, and white shirt. Or make it casual with a pair of jeans.
   
   
   TOMMY HILFIGER Corduroy Blazer
   
   
10. Sweat Suit Alternative - As mentioned before, women wear fewer skirts and dresses these days. But some women have taken casual to the extreme and spend days on end in sweat suits. It is possible to be casual and comfortable without looking like a slob. Find a comfortable material (that's why this doesn't say jeans again – denim is not as comfortable as a nice soft cotton) that you would want to wear every day. It could be khakis, cords, a cotton dress, or much more.
    
    
    Kensie Vintage Print Silk Dress