“Style is a deeply personal expression of who you are, and everytime you dress, you are asserting a part of yourself.”
~ Nina Garcia in The One Hundred
A little over a year or so ago, I was in an absolute style rut: I’ve always loved shopping, but I found myself wearing – and buying – the same items of clothing in the same ways over and over again. I had very little idea of what my true personal style was, and although I dog-eared inspiring looks in fashion magazines all the time, I wasn’t sure exactly how I (the non-runway model, non-Hollywood actress, non-troubled R&B/pop megastar, etc. :-)) wanted to dress. Nina Garcia’s The One Hundred helped me to assemble a wardrobe of classic basics and fun extras, but more importantly, the book inspired me to think about my own personal faves and must-haves.
In completely random order, here are my One Hundred (in parentheses after NG’s if the pieces are not identical), and like Ms. Garcia says of her list: “I have adapted and edited each item on this list to suit my style, my body, my personality. I hope you will do the same.”
~ J&S (May 2013)
This list and links will be updated as new pieces are posted.
A-line Dress (Tailored Dress)
Animal Print
Ankle Bootie (Chunky Heel)
Ballet Flat
Bangles
Bikini
Blackberry (iPhone)
Black Opaque Tights
Blazer
Boyfriend Cardigan
Brooch (Scarves)
Cable Knit Sweater (Fisherman’s Sweater)
Caftan
Camel Coat
Cape (Camo)
Cashmere Sweater
Charm Bracelet
Clutch
Cocktail Ring (Anchors)
Cosmetics Bag
Cowboy Boots
Denim Jacket
Diamond Studs
Driving Shoe (Penny Loafers)
Espadrilles (Gingham)
Evening Gown (Cocktail Dress)
Exotic Skin Bag (Crossbody Bag)
Fishnets (Plaid)
Frye Harness Boot (Slouchy Boots)
Fur (Denim Vest)
Gentlemen’s Hat
Gloves
Havaianas
Hobo Bag
Hoop Earrings
Investment Bag
iPod
Jeans
Jewelry Pouches (Compact Mirror)
Khakis
Knee Boots
Leather Pants
Lingerie*
Little Black Dress
Little White Dress
L.L. Bean Tote
Luggage
Mad Money
Man’s White Shirt
Mary Janes
Minnetonka Moccasin (Buffalo Check Shirt)
Missoni Knit (Classic Burberry Scarf)
Monogrammed Stationery
Motorcycle Jacket
One-Piece Swimsuit (Swimsuit Cover-Up)
Pajamas
Peacoat
Pearl Necklace (“Happy” Jewelry)
Pencil Skirt
Plain White Tee (Mixed Prints)
Polo Shirt
Pucci (Argyle)
Push-Up Bra*
Quality Champagne (Wine Glasses)
Robe
Safari Jacket
Sandals
Sarong (Tailored Shorts)
Signet Ring
Silk Scarf
Slippers (Socks)
Spanx (High Waist Jeans)
Statement Necklace
Stilettos
Striped Sailor Shirt
Suit
Sunhat
Trench
Turquoise & Coral Jewelry (Gray Sweaters)
Tuxedo Jacket
Umbrella
Underwear*
Valid Passport
Vans (Tretorn)
Watch
Wellington Boot (Bean Boots)
Wide Leg Trousers
Wrap Dress (Striped Button Down)
Yoga Gear (Workout Clothes)
Zippered Hoodie
*While I agree wholeheartedly that these are essential components of the modern woman’s wardrobe, I try to keep it squeaky-clean here at J&S, so I am replacing these pieces with three other must-haves 🙂