Recession or not, a girl needs decent clothes. What are the must haves this season every woman should own?

There are the very trendy clothes that may no longer be relevant next year. With the economy as it is, you might want to give those a pass.

Treat your wardrobe as an investment. What are the gorgeous pieces that can take you from this season through many Springs and Summers to come?

Dynasty style shoulder pads may be back but rather than buy one of the current heavily padded jackets or tops that would probably be out of fashion this year. If you must have that look, go dig up some old clothes that do have huge shoulder pads. Unpick them and remove them from these clothes and sew them into your existing jackets to get that look. Then when the fad is over, remove the shoulder pads.

Here’s what you should get instead.

1. Mini Dress
One hot trend that will never truly die out is the mini dress. You see that at every collection this year. Dresses are either minis that end mid thigh, or long gowns for the evening. A mini dress need not be slutty. Don’t bare cleavage and plenty of leg at the same time. Flaunt one, cover the other. This season, arms, legs and shoulders are the erogenous zones. What’s hot? Toga dresses that show off one shoulder, halter dresses and bustier tops that show off both shoulders or the asymmetrical dress. You know the new look where the dress has one long sleeve but the neckline slants down beneath the other arm to bare the other shoulder. These are the mini dresses to get this season, which you can still wear for many summers to come.

2. White Dress.
This is a summer staple. White looks great in the hot sun. A white dress makes a woman stand out beautifully, when surrounded by green grass and flowers in the park or the sand and sea at the beach. This season offers a myriad of white dresses, from mini dresses to long gowns. From girlish cotton dresses to the sexy mini dresses, to silky, floaty dresses that make you look ethereal. Pick one that suits your personality.

3. Strappy Shoes
High heel shoes make an amazing difference to the way a woman looks. This season strappy heels abound. Those with straps that wrap around the ankle are absolutely gorgeous. If heels aren’t for you, there are flats with straps that wrap around your ankle too. Consider getting those if you don’t want a Prada fall.

4. Silk Pants
Looks like the pajama pants trend isn’t going to die out. Silky pants are here to stay. Get yourself a pair of silk pants. These should drape your legs. Pick them in a neutral shade. Preferably in a color that matches a silk jacket so that you can wear them to work as well as for play. Silk pants in neutrals like gray, black, nude or white, this season’s colors, go with everything and you can wear them year after year.

5. Halters
Halter tops and halter dresses are the big thing this season. These are seen everywhere. The halter could be with cut in shoulders, fully covered behind, with a bare back or cross straps behind. Either way, show off your arms and shoulders this season by wearing halters. (Get them toned if you must but flaunt them once you can). There are so many gorgeous halters this season so stock up on them because these are timeless.

If you are a very choosy and delicate person when it comes to choosing the clothes and accessories to put in to your wardrobe, you should think focused if you do not have ladies business suits into it- that would be your greatest mistake if you did. Owning ladies business suits whether a pair of two or more does not necessary mean that you should be a businesswoman or occupy a high executive position in a company. Having suits in your wardrobe would be your immediate remedy when you are in trouble particularly in special occasions.

Ladies business suits can do things that you would never think of. Wearing a business suit would make such an empowering presence that will make you look presentable, feel presentable and act presentably. But you do not need to meet high profile persons or close a deal, definitely, you do not need a lady business suit? No. This is ultimately a myth. You can use your suit for parties, special gatherings and even reunions. Who says that you always need to wear that gown? Be bold to meet persons in ladies business suits and create the impression that you want.

If you have decided to complete your wardrobe with ladies business suits and yet you do have a problem how to choose and where to choose? In this modern times, you do not need to visit personally all the wardrobe boutiques, with a single click, you can definitely find the suits that you need online.

Start off your search for ladies business suits with a goal in mind. Do you want a classic elegant suit or maybe you want the sophisticated and versatile one? Do you want to pair it with trousers or find your self chic with a skirt? There are many options to choose from, you only need to decide what you really want.

Your need for the classic, elegant and timeless suit is answered by wool rich suits. One is an Empoli women’s suit jacket. This three-front button, single breasted jacket with a Teflon coating makes an excellent crease recovery for the wearer. Made stylish with no collars, the two slant flap pockets and 1 inside pocket, centre vent becomes the embellishment to enhance the style.

If you aim for the fabulous and the chic suit to fit your age and style, the Asti range of ladies business suits will address your needs. Single breasted, 1 front button with saddle stitch lapels makes it simple and yet chic. This range of ladies business suits is made with comfort in mind with the material of 54% Polyester 44% Wool 2% Lycra.

It may be hard to decide which among the ladies business suits would you want to complete your wardrobe, but it is worth the thinking. Make ladies business suits as investment and you will definitely not regret your collection. Business suits are one of the timeless wardrobes that never go out of style. So find the most comfortable for you and complete your closet now!

As the years go by, it’s difficult to keep up with the times. Keeping ahead of the fashion game can sometimes feel like a downhill struggle, especially when we don’t get it right. Everyone’s had that embarrassing fashion mishap, at least once right? Let’s take a look at some of the new hair styles for 2009 and take one step forward – not two steps back.

It’s true, that you can keep all your old clothes and eventually – everything comes back into fashion. What old hairstyles will we see returning this year? 1940’s retro fashion is ‘in’ right now. Sophistication is what’s seen down the catwalks. Fabulous kinks and updo’s, these hairstyles are high maintenance.

Don’t have the patience for these high upkeep looks? Don’t threat, there’s always something that will suit you – it’s just finding it. On the other end of the sophistication scale, ‘bed head’ – fluffy curls, kinda of an unkempt look is very popular and fashionable.

What colors going to be hot this year? Red’s coming back – BIG, from strong copper tones to the deeper pink colors.

Side sweeps, blunt fringes, layers and the bob are becoming extremely popular – no huge changes here. Short short crops will be the look to keep an eye out for – predicted to make a massive comeback by the hair industry.

Still unsure on getting some fashion credibility? Pop down to your local hairdressers and ask for some advice, they understand the fashion game more than anyone. You don’t have to go for any big changes, having layers might just give you the edge you’ve been looking for.

Jeans has been in vogue since 18th century. People wear jeans for style, fashion and for daily casual use. Today there are many designer jeans available from prominent brands that have made the mark in the society. Seven jeans is one of the stylish jean brands that are designed and styled for males and females of every age and ethnicity. The jeans are a mix of cotton, spandex and other comfortable to wear material that is easy to wash and easier to dry. What’s more, Seven jeans can be machine washed easily in any type of detergent. There will be no change in the texture of the jeans. What’s more you can shop online for large range of seven denim jeans, discount seven jeans, seven brand jeans, denim jeans for working men and women, and many more. Seven jeans as a brand is continuously evolving; and the company has tied up with many popular designers viz, Zac Posen, Azzedine Alaia, Evan Yurman, Pucci etc. the affordable brand is a fad amongst metropolitan and cosmopolitan denizens. The company is experimenting with new styles and designers to ideally blend denim and couture. You can hunt for the jeans by the brand in world’s popular luxury retail stores.

iT jeans, is yet another jeans and denim lifestyle brand that has been there since 1970s, dictating fashion world. The company has made the market flooded with low-rise stretch jeans and the ‘Hippie Hottie’ Flare Leg Stretch Jeans designed with complete perfection and style. Besides regular wear jeans, you can get fine quality tops, jackets, light outer wear and goods made from leather, for men, women and kids. iT jeans is a popular brand and you can shop for them in renowned stores in US such as Nordstorm, Macy’s, Von Maur, The Buckle and many more.

Another well-liked denim and jeans brand is the MEK Denim. The jeans come straight from the hands of jeans and denim masters who have designed the much in vogue Miss Me, Sang Real and Rock Revival. The company is making denims for both men and women in different styles and sizes. Moreover, you can also have MEK Denim available in of washes and pocket treatments. Some of the popular brands from MEK are Oaxaca jean, Princeton Straight Leg Jean in Grey Wash, Plymouth Straight Leg Jean in Black, Acapulco Straight Leg Jean etc. Get on with the style of your choice!

If you check the newspapers, it seems that clothing sales were down during the past holiday season. Retailers are trying to figure out how to market new clothing, shoes and accessories without deep discounts. I say, ignore the retailers, at least for now, and create your own new wardrobe without spending a dime out of pocket.

Tip Number 1: Clean out your closet. This may seem not only a daunting task, but you may be saying so what? How does cleaning out my closet help me get a new wardrobe without spending a dime of my own money? Patience, patience.

Cleaning out your closet will not only provide you with new outfits, but also more money. Bear with me here. Clothes you choose not to wear have energy attached to them, energy of the past. So, let’s get moving!

Day One: remove all your shoes, purses, belts and scarves from your closets. Have two large plastic bags available. Check out each pair of shoes. If you like them, wear them often and they are in great shape, keep them. If you do not wear them and they are in great shape, put them in the Consignment bag. Place the other shoes in the Good Will bag. Keep great black, taupe and brown shoes; also keep great boots, both high (knee) and low (ankle) cut. Any doubts about a shoe, purse or belt, throw it out! Place in one bag or the other, but get rid of it.

If you are saving those 5-inch heels to wear to some special occasion, just to let you know, you will never wear them if you have to walk upright. Get rid of them. Note how you feel at the end of the day. Tired probably, maybe emotionally drained. Just notice what’s going on with you.

Day Two: You may need a friend to help you be a little wrathful. This is the day for tops – blouses, sweater, tanks, (not suits – keep them together) and anything else in your closet that you would wear above the waist. Follow the same procedure as in Day One, i.e., two plastic bags, one labeled Consignment, the other Good Will or any charity of your choice. If you have an Image For Success office nearby, contact them as well.

If the top does not fit, get rid of it right now. Stay in the moment with everything you try on. If it does not fit this minute, dump it. Let someone else enjoy it. If it looks like the 70s, 80s or 90s, get rid of it. If the style is not age appropriate, get rid of it. Remember, we only wear about twenty percent of our clothing anyway.

Whew! That was hard work and acknowledge yourself regarding this state of being. Don’t cry when you look at the bags and your closet. Remember, we have a goal in mind and that is to create a new wardrobe without spending a dime out of your pocket.

Day Three: A toughy. Time to try on anything below the waist – pants, jeans, skirts and any other article of clothing you have been wearing that passes for a skirt or pant. Maybe a sarong or two? You would be amazed at the type of fabric women pass off as clothing. If the pants are too short, too tight, too loose, have pockets, pleats or waistbands, get rid of them. If your skirts are too long, say over the calf, or too short, say above the knee, get rid of them. Remember to stay in the moment and keep what you would wear today, right now, out in the world.

Day Four: This is the day for coats, outerwear and suits. As stated prior, suits that do not fit, top and bottom, get rid of them. If the jacket is useful, keep what works and get rid of the other piece. As to coats and other outwear, try them on and make sure they fit. Body’s change and what fit last year may not fit this year. Remember, dress in the moment.

You are probably, or should be, very tired right now. But wait! Now we are onto the creative part.

Of the remaining keepers in your closet, place everything on your bed, tops and bottoms for now. Look at shapes, colors, styles and mix and match to create new outfits with a good friend by your side to help you. You will be surprised at how that old thing from the back of the closet that fits you so well looks on you now. Try on new outfits complete with shoes to see what you will now be wearing. At no financial cost, you now have a new wardrobe. If you want to deal with your emotions regarding this process, keep a journal.

Tip Number Two: Time to make money. Take the Consignment bags to the best store that is in alignment with your style. Research may be involved here. I recently moved to a new location and went through two stores before I discovered the one that worked best with my clothes and the owner was willing to work with me on prices. The basis of consignment is that you bring in a gently used article of clothing, tell the owner what you paid for it and they will sell it from 30-50 per cent of original retail; maybe less, maybe more. It depends on the market, time of year and the store’s owner. If an item does not sell within thirty days, the owner may reduce the item by fifty per cent. By the way, those Good Will bags? Take them, get a receipt and you can claim them as a deduction on your income tax returns. Talk to your accountant about this. Money and resources everywhere.

So what’s in it for you? You get about 40-50 percent of the final sales price. You now have cash in your pocket. If you choose to add items to your wardrobe, purchase them at this same consignment shop! No out of pocket expenses in buying retail ever again. Another word; every type of person brings in their clothes to sell on consignment. How do you think the rich get rich? By paying retail? Please.

Tip Number Three: Find that dramatic, bold piece. We have yet to touch on your jewelry. First, go through it and find some super piece that you love, is maybe a little dramatic, and you would wear everyday. Choose this and start doing it now. If you do not have single piece of jewelry that inspires you, use this same consignment money to purchase it at the store. Wearing the same thing everyday is not bad thing. When I saw the Sex and the City Movie, Sara Jessica Parker’s character, Carrie Bradshaw, wore the same belt with over five different outfits of varying styles. It worked for her and it will work for you.

For now, ignore the high retail prices, throwaway clothing and ugly, dated styles in the store. Find your own new wardrobe right in your own closet and make money, buy new-to-you apparel without spending a dime of your own money.