How Would You Build A Classic Wardrobe With $1,000

If I had $1,000 to spend to invest in a business wardrobe, here are the pieces I’d choose.

1. 3 piece herringbone suit: Ann Taylor

jacket ($288) + skirt ($98) + pants ($128) = $514

herringbone suit How Would You Build A Classic Wardrobe With $1,000 herringbone pants How Would You Build A Classic Wardrobe With $1,000

2. Pinstriped suit: Ann Taylor, jacket ($228) + pants ($128) = $356 total

pinstripe suit How Would You Build A Classic Wardrobe With $1,000

4. Crisp white shirt: Banana Republic, $58 white shirt How Would You Build A Classic Wardrobe With $1,000

5. Sweater: cashmere, v-neck, Banana Republic, $128cashmere v neck How Would You Build A Classic Wardrobe With $1,000

I guess I love blacks and greys.

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7 Responses to “How Would You Build A Classic Wardrobe With $1,000”

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  1. MsMiniducky says:

    Love your picks, not too far off from what I would pick if I could fit into the clothes, especially the dress! It would be awesome to be able to build *that* wardrobe in under $500, though. Anyone up for the challenge?? :)

  2. Golbguru says:

    Isn’t $2000 a bit too much? I mean I would raise my eyebrows if my wife were to ask for something like that. :)

  3. wellheeled says:

    I guess it depends on your finances and your place at work.

    A classic wardrobe deserves investment, and so I think $2,000 is reasonable… IF you have the funds for it. I certainly don’t suggest credit cards! ;)

  4. mrtaki says:

    true story,
    A friend was stationed in korea for the us army.
    She found out about custom tailored suits that’s fairly common there. She got her hands on a Jrew catalog, and had just about every tailored to her size in korea. Think she spent more than 2000, but she got just about the whole catalog.
    Break it down to 10 items, and that’s quite a savings :)

  5. Margo says:

    I like the dress, but I just don’t know how well it would hold up over time. I’d swap the dress for a classic hip-length camel hair coat.

    Similar to this one, but hip-length b/c I look ridiculous in long coats:
    http://www.amazon.com/Larry-Levine-Double-Breasted-Camel-Coat/dp/B000HIM6EI

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  1. Copycat!

    I realized that wellheeled has a post that’s very similar to mine on constructing a business wardrobe only hers was written, oh, roughly 8 months ago… I really like the dress she selected, which isn’t something I’d think to shop for but once someo…



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