The 26 Items Every Woman Needs In Her Wardrobe

    From the practical to the absurd.

    Chanel Parks
    by Chanel Parks

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Chris Ritter / BuzzFeed

    The following "essentials" were chosen by the participants in this Quora thread.

    1. A White Tee

    stylebop.com

    Some people are even willing to pay $120 for this effortless basic.

    Source: Quora

    2. Tights/Stockings

    Wet Seal / wetseal.com

    You can never have too many pairs of these things, you just need to know how to pick 'em out.

    Source: Quora

    3. Body Shapers

    Elizabeth Robertson/Philadelphia Inquirer / MCT

    The power of Spanx.

    Source: Quora

    4. A NuBra

    Nordstrom / Via clothing.joy.imbahost.com

    They exist, and they are a necessity for all of your bizarre strap variations in the summertime.

    Source: Quora

    5. Cardigan

    American Apparel / store.americanapparel.net

    Nothing like cardigan season because cardigan season is EVERY SEASON.

    Source: Quora

    6. A Light Scarf

    H&M / hm.com

    Wear it on your neck, wear it on your head.

    Source: Quora

    7. Pajamas

    Macy's / www1.macys.com

    This is my kind of essential.

    Source: Quora

    8. The Classic Blazer

    H&M / hm.com

    Throw it on top of anything (see above pajamas) and you have yourself an outfit.

    Source: Quora

    9. Yoga Pants

    Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times / MCT

    The closest feeling to no pants.

    Source: Quora

    10. A Comfy Pair Of Jeans

    Levi's / us.levi.com

    Preferably the stretchy kind that don't leave any pesky waistband marks on your skin.

    Source: Quora

    11. A Striped Shirt

    J. Crew / lyst.com

    Hello sailor!

    Source: Quora

    12. The Little Black Dress

    ASOS / us.asos.com
    ASOS / us.asos.com

    Widely known as the LBD, every girl needs a loose, flowing one and a body-conforming one.

    Source: Quora

    13. Ankle Boots

    Barneys / barneys.com
    DSW / dsw.com

    Preferably a pair of perfectly worn-in boots that look completely acceptable paired with dresses.

    Source: Quora

    14. Statement Necklace

    15. Black Leather Jacket

    Zara / zara.com

    "Is that you or a model off-duty?" your friends will inquire.

    Source: Quora

    16. Trench Coat

    Gap Inc. / Via rdujour.com

    So you can flash people, obvs.

    Source: Quora

    17. Red Flats

    West Blvd / store02.prostores.com

    They go with everything! Except your red tights.

    Source: Quora

    18. Awesome Sunglasses

    Paramount Pictures / pledge-allegiance-2-the-struggle.tumblr.com

    Preferably big ones you can hide behind while trying to look mysterious in your trench coat.

    Source: Quora

    19. Pearls

    pingphuket/pingphuket

    Hate getting carded? Throw some strands of pearl around your neck!

    Source: Quora

    20. A Nice Watch

    Nordstrom / shop.nordstrom.com

    Or you could get with the times and just use your cell phone.

    Source: Quora

    21. Expensive Shoes

    Christian Louboutin / us.christianlouboutin.com

    "At least one pair of fabulous shoes that you paid too much for." And will probably regret purchasing one day.

    Source: Quora

    22. Garter Belt

    Victoria's Secret / victoriassecret.com

    Every girl needs cumbersome lingerie that really puts the "dirty" in "dirty underwear laundry pile."

    Source: Quora

    23. Sexy Pantsuit

    Ali Express / aliexpress.com

    Because every woman loves stripping down to nothing when sitting in a public restroom stall.

    Source: Quora

    24. Jean Shorts (Apparently With Lace Trim)

    zumiez.com
    YesStyle.com / yesstyle.com

    OK yeah, if you love taking selfies and posting them on Instagram.

    Source: Quora

    25. Statement Apron

    cafepress.com
    anthropologie.com

    Why, Quora, WHY?

    Source: Quora

    26. Peep Bottom Panties

    Via pleasurements.com

    Just a little "window" into the minds of Quora users.

    Source: Quora