This post is dedicated to my cousin who gave me the idea.
I claim no credit. :P
Okay. So I moved out of home…yesterday? And when I was
packing, I realised that I have some semblance of a big girl wardrobe. It is by
no means done, but there are a lot of staples I feel will really fit into my
post-22-working-girl set of clothes. They’re a lot of basics, which multitask
and can be used with a wide variety of looks, no matter what your style spirit
animal is.
If any of you are making the transition from college to
work, I think this list will help you.
1.
A Blazer
I’m an extremely small person, so most
blazers drown me – especially with the shoulderpads. I found this gem in Delhi
on the streets. It’s cropped, and it fits like a dream. I throw it on whenever
I want to fool people into thinking I have my life together. Works every time.
2.
A well fitting black tank
A MUST HAVE. It goes under tops, sheer
shirts, blazers, cardigans and with skirts, jeans, trousers…it’s endless.
Invest in a couple.
3.
A silk or silk imitation non-iron blouse
This is a lifesaver for when you’ve got an
impromptu meeting and nothing to wear. Very low maintenance, looks extremely
chic.
4.
A transition blouse or top
On those days where you know you’re going to
be going out after work, this top does the job. Still fits in with the
semi-formal work restrictions and can be styled up with some jewellery and
darker makeup for the evening.
5.
Black pants
Goes with everything. Be it work or play.
Get something stretchy so you can show off them legs.
6.
A printed skirt
An alternative to a dress for an
evening/night out. Not exactly work appropriate (mine isn’t, purely because of
the length) but can be worn with a multitude of tops and you can dress it up or
down as per your liking.
7.
Bandeau bra
This is a lifesaver for those sheer/low
armhole tops when you don’t want to wear a slip, but you still want to cover up
your chest business.
8.
Kurti
The best option for those days where you
want to look like you made an effort but you really didn’t. A nice kurti can do
wonders when you’re over the whole formal wear situation and want something a
little different. Slap on some kohl, put
on some nice dangly earrings and you’re good to go.
9.
A nice statement necklace
Always have a couple handy to add some
drama to your outfit. Keep a couple in your bag/workplace to throw on when you
need to go out.
10.
Nice perfume
It’s just right of passage to have your own
‘smell’ when you get older. Invest in a nice perfume that becomes your
signature scent.
11.
Grown up watch
I know. We all have cellphones that tell us
the time. But a watch is irreplaceable. There’s something really nice about
wearing a watch on your wrist. I tend to look at that more than my phone these
days.
12.
Pair of black heels
Invest in a pair of nice heels that you can
wear to work (yes, work) and still wear with LBDS/LSDS/LRDS. Makes you feel
like a million bucks.
