"When In Doubt I Wear . . . "

I think most of us have outfits and pieces we rely on when we're style-stressed. That is, for example, when:

• Yikes, the alarm didn't go off on time.


• Upon your entering the house, your S.O. says "We're meeting my parents for dinner."


• You have a cold and know your nose is red.


• It's one of those hair days, and a head-wrap is the only solution.


• And more.

We need wardrobe items that we just know make us look better, feel comfortable and don't require a lot of strategy. Pieces that give us a boost because of their color, fabric, shape and/or fit. Here are a few of mine:

• Broken-in jeans. I have a couple of pair of superbly comfortable jeans. For me, that means slightly loose, straight-legged and sans bling.

Like these, from GAP (no heels though).

• Black or gray soft V-neck sweater. Just enough of a vee to show a bit of camisole. Loose around the arms, sleeves above the wrist.

Something simple, like this one, also from GAP. I have cotton and wool versions.

• Either a pair of gold hoop earrings or a favorite pendant. Wedding ring, and no other jewelry.

And for an office day:

• A Karina dress, like this fabulous Gala,

One-stop dressing, and wash it in the washing machine.

• Or a pull-on knit maxi skirt, plus black silk tee.


• Either a pair of gold hoop earrings or a favorite pendant. There's a pattern, yeah?

This one resembles the beauty I bought at Bella's shop.

• Booties! I wear them every day for about half the year, and I never tire of them.

These Vince Camuto booties would make me feel well-dressed on any given occasion.

Nothing can fit too tightly, or rub me anywhere, or need ironing (what?) or skillful accessorizing. Fortunately, dressing can be this easy as long as I keep the staples in my closet, and in good condition.



Over to you, savvy dressers: when it doubt . . . what do you wear?