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Permalink Reply by Alyssa Cutuli on October 10, 2012 at 9:02pm

Just for PUG? I started visiting the site about 5+ years ago, but found it very confusing. Back then it used to be organised by style eg. streetware then by brand (If I remember correctly) so it wasn't until about 2 or 3 years ago until i first took the plunge and ordered the DD polka dot halter, Doris top & the custest pair of wedges, all of which I still wear. Being in Australia I have to bulk order. Now though, my go to ensemble is the DD capris & vamp top. Comfy,casual and super sexy!

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Permalink Reply by L.A. on October 11, 2012 at 11:04am

I remember that Lady! I started off with a black pencil skirt and a couple of dresses from PUG but currently my closet staples are vamp tops, my striped boatneck 3/4 sleeve top, high waist shorts and my DD cigarette pants.  I tend to wear the black pair to work functions and the denim pair for going out at night.  I have a bunch of the dresses but I admit I don't have the occasion to wear them out as much.  The denim cigarette pants are my absolute favorite thing ever!

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Permalink Reply by Alyssa Cutuli on October 11, 2012 at 4:25pm

yeah, dresses are tricky. I used to have a lot of Stop Staring & other repo brands, but I have been selling them off because I live in a small town their is not a lot of places to wear them, even out to dinner I felt overdressed. I have started purchasing more casual PUG dresses so that I can wear them casually to the supermarket or dress them up with a pair of heels & out to dinner.

 

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Permalink Reply by cela hyatt on October 19, 2012 at 9:57pm

In general I wear a lot of pencil skirts and tank tops in the warmer months, and pencil skirts and sweaters in the cold.  An important staple for me is a good pair of black flats (ballet flats or the like) that go with everything for a casual look. 

My wardrobe staples list would go like this:

pencil skirts (in color that you like)

• black, red, blue, grey

black patent flats

high heels

high waisted trousers (can be denim or a nicer material ie wool)

"cigarette" style jeans

a-line or circle skirt (knee or tea length) in color(s) of choice

petticoat for wearing under full skirts and dresses

tanktops

• black, white, grey, leopard print, favorite color or print

fitted tshirts in various colors

fitted sweaters

button down cardigan

wiggle style dress

"full skirt" (a-line or circle) dress

a vintage coat that can be worn over dresses/skirts

hosiery

• thigh high stockings with a back seam (both nude and black with black backseam)
• garter

I think that pretty much covers what I would call "staple", everything on top of that is gravy.  I think that with these things someone could pull of the pinup or 1940s-1950s style without breaking the bank, which is crucial if you are starting to build your wardrobe.  Most of the clothes I wear, I find at thrift stores or second hand clothing stores. Most of the staples can be found second hand or from the local mall or other "big-box" store. 

 

 

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