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By Brandi M. Seals

Every woman is different. We all have our own style. While I believe every person should remain loyal to her own style, there are a few key pieces that are pretty much universal to all wardrobes.

A Great Pair of Jeans
Even if you love to wear skirts and slacks all year long, you should own a great pair of jeans. They give you something to wear on your downtime and can still look quite stylish. When picking out a pair of jeans, you will probably have to try several on. Get the ones that look best on your frame. Try to avoid in-the-moment styles that will quickly fade.

Your jeans should be dark denim and fit well. Darker denim is easier to dress up than lighter pieces. Plus, it generally looks better on most. If you are having trouble finding jeans that look good on you, keep in mind that jeans that have a straight leg going down from the widest part of your bottom look good on everyone.

A Stylish Coat
Jazz up any wardrobe with a spectacular coat. You do not have to drop a lot of money, just find a coat that is well made and is special in someway. Perhaps you like lots of color. If so, by all means run out a buy a teal 3/4 length pea coat. If you're a pattern girl, find something that rocks your world. Maybe a nice hounds tooth is your style. Maybe you prefer something with pin stripping. Find a coat that fits you well and exhibits something unique. It can be big like the items discussed previously or have something simply like tasteful faux fur trimming.

A Cute Jacket
Jackets are a great accessory. They automatically dress up any outfit. Pair jackets with jeans, a skirt, or slacks. When picking a jacket, the most important component is the fit. If you cannot button it, it does not fit. Avoid pieces that are too big. Look for ones that have seaming that nips the jacket in around your waist.

Some people have a hard time finding jackets that fit their entire body due to large breast, thicker arms, or wide shoulders. If that is the case, fit the largest part of you. If you have wide shoulder, get a jacket that fits them. Then take it to a tailor so that the rest of it can be altered down. A few extra dollars spent on tailoring is better than not wearing something because it does not truly fit you.

Button Up Shirt
Button up shirts are a main stable in any wardrobe. They can go under sweaters and jackets or over camisoles. Button ups can be worn with jeans for a casual feel or paired with something a bit dressier. Stock up on button up shirts in colors that complement your skin tone.

Camisoles
Camisoles are another great piece because of their versatility. Wear them with jackets, button up shirts, jackets, suits, and much more. If you love a certain dress but it’s a little too low cut, simply pair it with a coordinating cami. It will raise the neckline and give you an opportunity to wear the dress.

Little Black Dress
For years people have raved about the little black dress. All it is, is a cut number that you can pull out any time you have somewhere important to go. When shopping for a little black dress it is important to find a piece that fits well and is not going to go out of style. Try to find pieces that have stood the test of time, like a simple wrap dress. Avoid hot-at-the-moment pieces with uneven hems or other passing fashion pieces.

The beauty of the little black dress is that you can change the feel of it by altering your accessories. Wear it will a little cardigan to bring it down the style power or glam it up with a gorgeous shawl. Always make sure that your little black dress has something special about it. Maybe it sparkles along the neckline or maybe it has a thin ribbon of color that draws attention to the waistline. Find what you like and keep it on hand for any of those evenings when you need to dress up a bit.