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Posted by Dain, Tuesday, May 20, 2008 12:03 AM (Eastern)
This is not a particularly exciting category, as I tend to be extremely conservative in my choices. As color and embellishment are par for the course in my wardrobe, I find it useful to stick to the most basic bottoms, which provide a stable foundation (no pun intended) for an array of tops. Versatility is key in a minimalist wardrobe: you can wear the same bottom four out of seven days very easily, the same is not true for a top. Consequently, the most important characteristics are durability, perfect fit, and a neutral color (I don't like to wear black, so I've had great luck with navy, grey, taupe, and olive thus far, and recently upgraded my navy to cobalt cords). Even when I buy something more exciting, I rarely wear it. Two pants are enough (one to wear, one to wash), with a third for formality. Skirts can get a little more imaginative, as they'll be worn in warm weather, but again versatility takes the higher priority.
Were money no object, I still wouldn't get that imaginative, I'd just invest in sturdier, more carefully designed pieces: corduroys and inverted pleat skirt from A.P.C. (both $205), Les Prairies de Paris Birk Trousers ($448), and Yves Saint Laurent white silk skirt ($1360)
Otherwise, I stick to J. Crew. I find their offerings well tailored, well priced, longlasting, and they're usually available in a multitude of colors. Why pay more? It's all J. Crew, below.
The skirts were more randomly purchased: one was $5 from T.J. Maxx, another is Banana Republic, and the last is Missoni. Though I do have a few other skirts, I may leave them behind with my sister, who is certainly reaching an age when girls get the urge for glamour.
Should circumstances change, though it seem unlikely*, as this all seems passing fair to me, you'll be the first to know.
* Hooray! English subjunctive! Those are rare, you know.
Labels: APC, banana republic, closet confidential, j crew, les prairies des paris, missoni, ysl
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