Feminine Wardrobe Essentials
No Girlie Girl Will Be Able to Resist These Sweet Wardrobe Essentials
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Pants, sneakers, and all things athleisure may dominate street style and models' Instagram feeds, but sorry, you'll take pretty pumps over Nikes any day of the week. You're a self-proclaimed girlie girl, drooling over ruffles, pussybows, and tulle (no, really don't even get you started on tulle), and you truly embrace it. Which is why, obviously, you'll need some essentials to make your feminine-friendly wardrobe complete.
Ahead you'll find the stuff to stock up on, from midi dresses to structured bags, ready to take you to the next level. See why you need it, then go on and shop. After all, you love that too!
1 A Sweet Party Dress
When you're headed to a big event, you want something that shows off your shape while being fit for twirling and dancing — aka a lacy midi dress, just like this Self Portrait opion ($480). The best part is, it pairs well with both flats and heels, meaning the footwear possibilities are pretty much endless.
2 Diamond Studs
They aren't cheap, but they're so, so worth it, considering how much use you'll get out of these babies. Tate's diamond studs ($1,080) will become your new everyday earring, adding feminine flair to every look.
3 A Necktie Top
Structured and elevated with a sweet little detail, pussybow tops are a great girl go-to. While this Comme des Garcons option ($445) will earn you plenty of compliments, you don't have to splurge to nail the look. You can easily add a tie, scarf, or ribbon to any ol' button-down.
4 A Ruffled Skirt
The best part about this MICHAEL Michael Kors Ruffled Lace Skirt ($150)? It can be dressed up or dressed down, depending how you style it. A polka-dot or striped tee will give you a carefree Spring look, while a button-down will make it ready for business.
5 A Classic Watch
Menswear-inspired, wrap-around, and other timepiece trends come and go, but a small face with a leather band will always be classic and in style. Movado's Museum watch ($595) is delicate enough to pair with a variety of looks but special, chic, and subtly statement-making at the same time.
6 Canvas Sneakers
You love rocking sneakers with your look, you just wish they weren't so . . . athleisure and bulky. Not to fret: many a girlie girl have found the happy medium with thin canvas pairs like Keds ($40). They're casual without being distracting and give off a Sandy from Grease vibe if you pair them with a midi.
7 Cat-Eye Sunglasses
Very Old Hollywood glamour without being over the top, cat-eye shades, like Urban Outfitters' Quay Lana Sunglasses ($50), will make your sunny-day look stand out in the crowd.
8 An Everday Dress
Fit-and-flares are a signature feminine staple, and a simple everyday option, like Paul & Joe Sister Fiorella Dress ($195), will be the throw-on-and-go piece you'll continuously be thankful for.
9 A Glamorous Pair of Heels
What's a girlie girl wardrobe without a little sparkle? Jimmy Choo's Abel Glitter Pointed-Toe Pump ($625) will be your favorite night-out shoe and will easily add some pizzazz to any solid look or LBD.
10 A Pastel-Colored Pea Coat
Skip the basic black for something in a lighter hue! This RED Valentino A-Line Coat ($795) will stand out in the crowd and be your wear-everywhere outerwear, pairing well with skirts, dresses, and even jeans.
11 A Pair of Bow Flats
Unless you can handle heels every day, fancy flats are an essential. A bow, like the one on these Salvatore Ferragamo shoes ($525), is an unexpected twist that's too fun for your feet to pass up.
12 A Midi Skirt
Dress it up, dress it down — this Coast Lyra Full Midi Skirt in Foil Jacquard ($219) is the modest skirt option that's way too versatile to ever be boring.
13 A Structured Bag
Another investment piece you won't feel sorry about, a Prada bag ($2,780) will last you for years to come. The structured shape is always in style, and it's versatile enough to go from work to play without switching things up.
14 A Strand of Pearls
Is your outfit missing a little something? Add a simple strand of pearls ($44)! No matter what girlie gear you've got on — a day dress, culottes, evening gown, etc. — this timeless piece of jewelry will be a flawless addition.
15 A Satin Clutch
Pair your party look with a satin clutch and you can't go wrong. Sondra Roberts pleat bow bag ($115) will hold the essentials and add an air of elegance to your outfit.
