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you properly, are not outdated, and bring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, with helpful hints from this article's
author. If you would like more advice from
Tim Gunn, read his book A Guide to Quality,
Taste and Style or watch his show on the
Bravo channel on Thursday nights.
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.
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.
3. 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.
4. Classic 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.
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.
6. Any Occasion Top - Find something
you look great in that can look
respectable under a jacket but bring
on the fun after hours.
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.
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.
9. Jacket - A jacket does not have to be
masculine. Find one with a proper,
fitted shape. Women's jackets 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.
10. Sweatsuit 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 sweatsuits. 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.
Bonus: One Indulgent Trendy Item
(In the second season, the Jacket replaces
the Blazer on Tim's list, and the Any
Occasion Top replaces the Cashmere
Sweater.)
Now comes the fun part. Go shopping! Use
this list as a basic guide to forming your
wardrobe. When you want to have fun with
new styles and colors, try it in your
accessories: purses, shoes, and jewelry.
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