Comments on: Fashion 101: Your 10 Piece Foundation Wardrobe

By: Dani

Dani — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:18:10 +0000

Thanks for this list. I’m also a recent grad at a new job! I have a question - can I wear black flat shoes with my pencil and knee length skirts? I work in a super casual environment office, but still want to look put together. It would be nice to stick to comfortable shoes too. Thanks!

By: Trisha

Trisha — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:33:42 +0000

Congrats on starting your first post-college job, Mary. Glad this list helped!

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:29:25 +0000

Thank you so much! I just started a job (graduated in June woo!) and realized that so much of my closet is not appropriate for work. I’m also on a strict budget, so I really appreciate that you kept the list short.

By: Minnesotamom

Minnesotamom — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:45:58 +0000

Thanks–great post! I have most of these, but not all. Time to grow up my wardrobe!

By: Trisha

Trisha — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:45:26 +0000

Thanks, Lenya

Kathleen - wonderful picks for accessories to spice up this foundation wardrobe. And thanks for the story idea - will have to do a work shoes roundup article

By: Lenya Jones

Lenya Jones — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:52:01 +0000

OMG! Best post ever! So many people don’t know how to dress for work. Thanks so much. I will be posting this on my blog today.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:31:37 +0000

I would add some basic pieces of jewelry to the list for accessorizing, such as white/yellow gold hoops and pearl or diamond/cubic zirconia studs. I would also add some basic work bags like a black or brown leather tote/handbag for fall/winter and khaki/white canvas totes for spring/summer.

I think it’d also be helpful to see a list of recommended work shoes some time in the future! I wouldn’t be surprised to see flats and loafers on that list.

By: Trisha

Trisha — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:45:14 +0000

Glad you like the list!

JC - my closet is pretty simple color-wise as well. I own a lot of blacks, whites, greys, and navys, and I sprinkle in color with greens, yellows, oranges, and reds.

And yes, you can’t ever have enough plain white (and black) tees!

By: JC

JC — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:42:35 +0000

Hi! Recent grad here. This is a great list!

I just looked in my closet the other day and realized that everything I own is black, white, grey, or blue.

I think keeping things simple in terms of palette has helped me a lot, because it’s easier to mix and match, and I can go crazy with accessories without looking like I’m playing dress-up.

Other essentials I’d add to the list:
- plain white t-shirts, black t-shirts … ditch the graphic tees!
- opaque tights
- black flats
- black pumps

By: Diana

Diana — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:19:44 +0000

I have been waiting for a post like this FOR AGES!! THank you SO MUCH!