Women`s wardrobe essentials Part 2

Evening Dress

 Whether it’s a ball gown or a little cocktail number, a black dress is synonymous with chic, sophisticated style. And one that boasts beautiful yet simple design elements, like a V neckline, a fitted waist, and a floaty skirt, will come out of the closet time and time again. The right accessory, whether it’s a string of pearls or patent-leather flats, will make the dress appropriate for black tie or something slightly less formal.

Dressy Jacket

 Wearing a dressy jacket is an effortless way to upgrade almost anything in your closet. The bouclé fabric and open design make it not only timeless but also cross-generational, so get ready to share it with the other women in your family. You can swap it with your suit jacket for a cocktail party, your twenty-something sister might pair it with jeans, and your mother can throw it over a skirt and a shell.

Evening Clutch

 While a daytime bag feels a bit cumbersome during evening festivities, you still need an option for nighttime that’s big enough to hold your essentials. This one has room for your cell phone, cash, keys, and lipstick (yes, an essential). And it features a stowaway chain strap for those times when you’d prefer to have your purse hanging from your wrist or shoulder—making it much easier to hang on to your cocktail.

Wrap

 There’s nothing that complements an evening dress as well as an understated, equally sophisticated wrap. And while a silk-and-cashmere shawl is no substitute for a parka, it will keep you warm when your exposure to the elements is limited to quick jaunts to and from the car—and it will go just as capably with more casual attire, like jeans.