This morning Yahoo! posted an article stating the
"10 Wardrobe staples every woman should own". While everything listed in this article are definitely pieces that every woman should have. Let's be honest...the average woman is not going to spend $30 on a tank top. So tune into this week's version of ...
BUY THIS! NOT THAT!
Yahoo! Shopping writer Alison Schwartz listed the following items as her staples
and I "hi-five" her on her choices. However, I have chosen my budget-friendly alternatives to please the frugalista in you.
STAPLE #1 - PENCIL SKIRT
Alison's Pick
Ann Taylor pencil skirt, $78
O's Pick
Mossimo for Target pencil skirt, $19.99
STAPLE #2 - LAYERING TANK TOP
Alison's Pick
Calvin Klein Layering Tank, $28
O's Pick
Forever 21 Layering Tank, $2.80
STAPLE #3 - LITTLE BLACK DRESS
Alison's Pick
Nicole Miller LBD, $255
O's Pick
Victoria's Secret Open-back Dress, $69.50
STAPLE #4 - THE PERFECT JEANS
Alison's Pick
Citizens of Humanity, $185
O's Pick
dENiZEN for Levi's at Target, $27.99
STAPLE #5 - LIGHTWEIGHT CARDIGAN
Alison's Pick
Ann Taylor Summer Cardigan, $68
O's Pick
Old Navy Cropped Lightweight Cardigan, $19.94
STAPLE #6 - WHITE PANTS
Alison's Pick
JCPenney Worthington Stretch Pants, $25
O's Pick
I think I must admit defeat in this category. Alison had her frugalista hat on! It's hard to find a good pair of white pants under $40 and Alison nailed it on the head. Kudos!
STAPLE #7 - TOTE BAG
Alison's Pick
Michael Kors Leather Tote, $348
O's Pick
Steve Madden Btaylor Tote, $65.99 (originally $88)
STAPLE #8 - BALLET FLATS
Alison's Pick
Ann Taylor leather ballet flats, $98
O's Pick
BC Footwear Ballet Flat (www.piperlime.com), $45
STAPLE #9 - BLAZER JACKET
Alison's Pick
JCPenney Worthington Bold Collarless Jacket, $35
O's Pick
Forever 21, Classic Notched Lapel Blazer, $22.80
STAPLE #10 - BLACK PANTS
Alison's Pick
Bloomingdale's Aqua Trousers, $88
O's Pick
New York and Co 7th Avenue City Stretch Bootcut ($46.95)
Those are our picks. What are some staples that you MUST have in your
wardrobe?
