The day of your big event is here. You stand before your closet–bursting with every imaginable fabric and color–and the inevitable, high-pitched wail proceeds from your mouth. “I have nothing to wear!”
To some people, words like this make as much sense as buying a new pair of Jimmy Choos to clean out a chicken coop. Of COURSE you have things to wear! Look at your closet. The only one on the planet with more options is Madonna herself.
But we know what you mean.
It isn’t that you have nothing to wear. It’s that you have nothing to wear that is worthy of your event.
Truth. You can avoid this disaster by adding certain pieces to your wardrobe that will enable you to dress for any occasion. Consider the following three essentials, for instance:
1. The little black dress
The reason this simple piece appears in so many closets is because it works. Whether you are going to an opera house with your grandmother or a Saturday brunch with your girlfriend, the little black dress is a reliable solution. (Does anyone actually go to the opera house? Anyway.)
2. The pencil skirt
Any time you find yourself in a situation where you need an extra boost of confidence (think job interview or public speaking opportunity), reach for a pencil skirt. You might be quaking with fear on the inside, but on the outside you speak only a language of savvy sophistication.
3. A good pair of jeans
Fashion editor Diana Vreeland once said, “Blue jeans are the most beautiful thing since the gondola.” And she was right. Perhaps the hardest thing in the world to buy, the right pair of blue jeans are functional at nearly any event. Add an old concert T-shirt or zippered hoodie and you change the look completely. Bangles and a white collared shirt offer yet another option entirely. The possibilities are endless.
It’s almost time for your next big event. Don’t be caught with nothing to wear. Start shopping with an eye for versatility and reliability. Now…go!
