Wednesday, March 05, 2008

My Top 10 Basics- Revised

In Response to Oprah's recent Top 10 Basics show, Susan of "Friday Style," has assigned her readers to post our own Top Ten Basics List based on what we wear on a weekly basis. Not one to balk at directions, I have made my top ten list.
Behold:

Top Ten Wardrobe Essentials (for a 28 year-old stay at home mom in Seattle)

***Everything is machine-washable***
1.) Dark, Wide Leg, mid-rise jean. Currently, it is the Gap Essential cut. I had a gift card, I bought two pair, they were worth every penny.
2.) Button down shirt. Wrinkle-free is an absolute must have.
3.) Fitted Polo shirt- various colors
4.) Lightweight, long-sleeved cardigan… I have black and brown.
5.) Flat-front, wide leg khakis (Currently in the hunt for some)
6.) Tailored V-neck Tee, various colors and multiples for emergencies.
7.) Black trousers (that can be machine washed, but look like dry-clean only)
8.) Shoes that can be slipped on without hands (mine are Keens)
9.) Black leather, "FM" zip to the knee boots
10.) Lightweight, rain-resistant, fleece-lined jacket

Top 10 Items I wish I had in my wardrobe:
1.) Black, tailored blazer to be worn with jeans
2.) Brown leather jacket
3.) Brown boots
4.) Old-school, (no words) screen-print tees to be worn under above mentioned sport jacket
5.) Black leather belt
6.) Spanx OR Pretty, breathable Chonies that hold in the c-section shelf
7.) V-Neck Sweater
8.) Wrap style tops for ellusive date-night
9.) Little Black Dress
10.) White Adidas Samba Millennium Sneakers

3 comments:

Jill said...

I would add...

--multiple tops, you never know when you might get slimed
--bras that double as jogging bras, nursing bras, and lingerie
--grannie panties that are SUPER absorbent
--a jacket that is rain proof, wind proof, spit up proof, sweat proof, and ties nicely around the waste
--tennis shoes that you can get on with no hands

The Family said...

BWAHAHAHA-
I had put slip on shoes and absorbent panties before and changed it. Because of you, I switched back to my original list, because truth be told, that's what I really want

Carol said...

As a fellow Seattle-ite, I must add: fleece, fleece and more fleece! Good thing my son works at REI...

Carol