It can be difficult putting together a complete wardrobe. Primary pieces that you will be able to mix and match with trendy “in season” pieces can take time to find. How do you know when your wardrobe is complete? Well, who am I kidding, searching for these pieces are a great reason to continue shopping.

To make it easier for all of us I’ve put together a list of 20 investment pieces, two part post, that you should/need to have in your wardrobe. When shopping for these items it’s important to keep in mind that these are “investment pieces” which means you’re purchasing items that should last you the next 4-5 years. With that in mind it’s also important to remember the clothing should be neutral pieces (blacks, browns, whites, grays); pieces that you will be able to wear with my different pairings throughout the year.

This brings me to the purpose of this post. Here are the first 10 investment pieces you should have in your wardrobe. I’m not necessarily saying that you need the particular item that is pictured below but in a perfect world and every wish was granted then all these pieces would be in my closet.

Cashmere Sweater

Stylishlyme Cashmere Sweater

JCrew Cashmere Sweater

 

Menswear Trousers

Stylishlyme-Menswear Trouser

Lafayette 148 New York Menswear Pattern Suiting Pants

 

Fitted Blazer

Stylishlyme-FittedBlazer

Gabe Priceless Classic Blazer

 

A-line Skirt

Stylishlyme A-lineSkirt

Jason Wu Cotton and silk-blend A-line skirt

 

Evening Dress

Stylishlyme-EveningDress

Elie Saab Pleated Sheath Dress

 

Knee Boots

Stylishlyme - knee boots

Yves Saint Laurent New Chyc Leather Knee Boots

 

Black Pumps

Stylishlyme Black Pumps

Christian Louboutin Pigalle 120 patent-leather pumps

 

Trenchcoat

the burberry trench coat

Burberry Mid-Length Oversized Collar Cotton Trench Coat

 

Overcoat

the overcoat

Cinzia Rocca Black Wool-Cashmere Blend Button Front Coat

 

Black Flats

Stylishlyme Black Flats

Square-toed leather ballet flats

 

The item under each investment piece are items that I like and would be my choice. Their are an infinite amount of options that you have to choose from when you are looking for these pieces. When purchasing one of these items always make sure you try it on and fits you perfectly.

Have you purchased any investments pieces yet?

-V