The Essentials of a Well-Balanced Wardrobe

Fill your closet with wardrobe essentials from five basic "clothing groups," and you'll never again ask "What should I wear?"

The Well-Balanced Wardrobe

Remember the food pyramid from nutrition class? If you apply its principles (variety, moderation, portion control) to what you put in your closet, you'll have a well-balanced wardrobe that makes getting dressed easy. Load up on your basics, go easy on the patterns, and indulge in one showstopper for special occasions.

Follow these guidelines to the wardrobe essentials you need to satisfy―and streamline―your daily dressing requirements.