22 August 2009

5 Under $50: Wardrobe Basics

There are certain pieces that every woman should have in her wardrobe. They are versatile and classic. Here are my affordable picks for wardrobe basics:

1. White Button Down Shirt ($19.75) - Wear it with dress pants or a pencil skirt for work, with great jeans for a night out, or denim shorts and flat sandals while running errands.

2. Black Pumps ($39.94) - They'll never go out of style and you can wear them with everything.

3. Jeans ($44.00) - Avoid trendy cuts (high waists, skinny jeans) and stick with a classic shape and darker denim, which works equally well for day and night.

4. Little Black Dress ($38.00) - If you buy an LBD in a knit, you can dress it up with high heels or down with flat sandals or wedges. Wear it in the summer with bare shoulders or in the fall with a cardigan or jacket.

5. Brightly Colored Scarf ($7.80) - On those lazy days when you throw on a t-shirt and jeans, just wrap a scarf around your neck. It adds interest and color to your look and brightens your face.