10 wardrobe staples every woman should own

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?