Fashion Basics

The Essentials for a Well-Balanced Wardrobe

By stocking your closet with items from the five "clothing groups," you'll never have to ask the dreaded question, "What should I wear?"

The Essentials for a Well-Balanced Wardrobe
Gerald Forster
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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 satisfy — and streamline — your daily dressing requirements.

Wardrobe Essentials
  • The Basics
  • The Staples
  • The Statement Pieces
  • The Evening Standards
  • The Showstoppers


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