Here&Now Classics

Last week I revisited how closet staples give longevity to my trendy seasonal pieces 

Closet staples:

pencil skirt (and how to wear it 3 ways)

lady-like jewelry

blazers

silk blouse

and I would like to add another, the chambray button down (le duh!)

{ What I wore: J. Crew chambray shirt & skirt // Nine West shoes }

In November 2011, I had 22 of the 50 wardrobe staples, now I have 28... not bad... that means I have been averaging adding about 1 staple item per month. And because wardrobe staples are often more expensive, investment purchases, I think this pace is about right for my graduate school budget.

{ I added a trench, white button down (crazy, but not actually on the list), diamond studs, leather purse, dressy tank, silk blouse, and pencil skirt } 

I will have to make a Here&Now 50 classics list - including a chambray shirt, white button down, nude heels, statement necklace, and fancy shorts (**update: check out the 50 Here&Now Classics here)

In the next 6 months, I am hoping to invest in a tweed jacket, nude heels (also not on the list... but a staple in my book), cigarette pants, black bikini (mine just died!), leather sandals, and tortoise sunnies

{ leather sandals // nude heels // tortoise sunnies // black bikini // tweed jacket // black cigarette pants }

How many of the "50 wardrobe classics" do you have?

Which staples are on your wish list?

What item is the biggest work horse in your closet?

P.S. I wasn't the only one talking about/wearing wardrobe staples last week. 
Check out these other inspirational posts:
- Wardrobe staples over on Dreams + Jeans 

- A lovely round up of black heals via L.A. in the Bay

- Little Bits of Lovely shared a gorgeous photos of the always fabulous Olivia Palermo rocking a silky blouse and leather shorts (great minds....)

- Penny Pincher Fashion rocked a mellow yellow blazer... showing just how versatile this closet work horse can be!

- Damsel in Dior rocked a bright and classic blazer... phenomenal styling!