Cover image via Kim Jones & Tricia Gosingtian & Sarah Lahbati
Greetings, fellow adults who are currently wobbling their way in the real world. It sucks to be called in for lunch with your boss and realizing you have a Chicosci t-shirt on.
It happens to the best of us and that's fine. But being prepared and having the key things to have in your closet will make things easier.
1. LBD or the Little Black Dress
Many people acknowledge that it was "invented" by the great Coco Chanel back when she was mourning after the loss of her almost-lover. She wore an off shoulder LBD with a pearl necklace for the duration of her mourning.
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But today an LBD is a celebration. They say that there is no correct LBD for everyone. It depends on your taste and personality. (list photos of different LBDs). An LBD comes in handy for funerals and formal occassions to even a date.
2. Blazer
Pack on a good tailored blazer and it would make any dress or outfit instantly formal or professional. We recommend you keep this in your car for those biglaan-meetings with someone important.
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3. Good pair of jeans
Classic jeans are everything and investing on a good pair is the wisest choice. Although it seems simple enough, picking out jeans that you would take with you to the grave is a bit more complicated. There are many types of jeans. Bootcut, skinny, flair etc. It should be flattering and should fit you well. It should also be the correct shade of blue or black for that classic flair. The proper length should be considered too.
4. Formal closed shoes
Yes, these are commonly known as the "tita" shoes. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. The height of the heel is up to you, whatever you're comfortable with. Pointy shoes are beautiful and can remain classic. A good pair of leather shoes should be best.
5. Buttondowns
The classic button down can be worn as casual in denim or as formal in silk. Find a couple that would suit the occassions that you normally have with your lifestyle and find those that fit you well.
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6. Flats
You probably already own a pair of flats but are you changing them more than you should? Where do you find a good pair of flats that would last you years? A personal tip is: You won't find them in trendy high-chain stores.
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7. Jacket
We live in a tropical country, I know I know. But also remember that we live in a typhoon-bipolar-weather country as well. There are also occasions where the aircon in the office is quite aggressive.
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8. A wrist watch for function instead of fashion
Gone are the days when looking at the time means looking at your phone. You're not a teenager anymore.
There are a lot of wrist watches out there. Most probably you have one already. *cough* Michael Kors *cough* You pair them with your favorite outfit. But do you really use it?
Find a functional watch that's still pretty. If you prefer it digital or analog? Look for something that you will use everyday. It wouldn't hurt if it's fashionable as well! It looks professional and you don't have
