Have you heard of the saying that ‘a girl can never have enough clothes and shoes’? Yes, it’s true. There are women who have many clothes yet still complain of having nothing to wear. Well, there is nothing wrong with having too many especially if one can afford it. After all, every woman deserves to feel beautiful. If you are on a budget, you can actually do well with just a few basic must-have items. But if you have money to spare; fashion journalist Nina Garcia, editor-in-chief of Elle Fashion Magazine and judge of TV show Project Runway released a book entitled The One Hundred. It is the ultimate guide book that lists 100 must have pieces every woman should own.
Here is Nina Garcia’s fashion must have list.
Accessories
- Aviators
- Belts
- Brooches
- Fishnets
- Gentleman’s Hat
- Gloves
- Nail Polish
- Perfume
- Red Lipstick
- Silk Scarf
- Sunhat
- Vintage
- Watches
- Wayfarers
Bags
- Clutch Bag
- Exotic Skin Bag
- Hobo Bag
- Investment Bag
- Luggage
- Tote Bag
Clothing
- A-Line Dress
- Animal print (can either be a full outfit or accessories)
- Bkini
- Black Opaque Tights
- Evening Gown
- Fur
- Jeans
- Kaftan
- Khakis
- Leather Trousers
- Lingerie
- Little Black Dress
- Little White Dress
- Man’s White Shirt
- Knit
- Old Concert T-shirt
- One-piece Swimsuit
- Pyjamas
- Pencil Skirt
- Perfect White T-shirt
- Polo Shirt
- Pucci
- Push-up Bra
- Robe
- Sarong
- Spanx
- Striped Sailor Shirt
- Suit
- Underwear
- Wide-leg Trousers
- Wrap Dresses
Coats/Jackets
- Blazer
- Boyfriend Cardigan (can be stolen from a man’s closet)
- Cable-Knit Sweater
- Camel Coat
- Cape
- Cashmere Sweater
- Denim Jacket
- Motorcycle Jacket
- Pea Coat
- Safari Jacket
- Trenchcoat
- Tuxedo Jacket
- Zip-front Hoodies
Footwear
- Ankle Boots
- Ballet Flats
- Converse Trainers
- Cowboy Boots
- Driving Shoes
- Espadrilles
- Harness Boots
- Havianas
- Slippers
- Knee-high Boots
- Mary Janes
- Moccasins
- Sandals
- Stilettos
- Vans
- Wellington Boots
Jewelries
- Bangles
- Charm Bracelet
- Cocktail Ring
- Cuff Jewelry
- Diamond Studs
- Hoop Earrings
- Pearl Necklace
- Signet Ring
- Statement Necklace
- Turquoise and Coral Jewelry
Other Items
- Cellphone (originally listed as Blackberry when it was published in 2008)
- Champagne (ok so this is not a fashion item. but she suggested to always have a bottle ready in case of a celebration)
- Cosmetics Bag
- Ipod
- Jewelry pouch
- Mad money (spare notes kept in a secret pocket)
- Monogrammed Stationary
- Umbrella
- Valid Passport
- Yoga Gear
How many do you own? Do you agree with her list?
Feature Image by Image by Mary Black from Pixabay.
