Some basic pieces of clothing never go out of style and are must-haves in every women’s wardrobe. Although the exact definition of closet essentials will vary from woman to woman, here is a list of some of the basic dresses every woman must have in her closet. 

Casual Dresses: When you need to step out of the house and do things, casual dresses always come in handy. It is essential to pick out either a cotton dress or a jersey one that lets you stay comfortable and be yourself. The beauty of casual dresses is that they are not too dressed up to stop at the gas station and they are not too dressed down to go out to lunch with friends. Some of the casual dresses that you can invest in include flowy shift dresses, knit bodycon, and t-shirt dresses.

Maxi Dress:  When you wish to appear a little more dressed up than usual are the perfect days for you to get out the maxi dress from your closet. Maxi dresses are long and flowy and can be worn all year long. During fall you can throw a cardigan over your maxi dress and wear it with booties, whereas in summer the maxi dress can be paired with a Panama hat and sandals.

Little Black Dress: This is a must-have dress in every woman’s closet. It not only looks great on you but it acts as your secret weapon most of the time. But you need to bear in mind that you have to choose the type that is a perfect fit for your body type.

Showstopper Dress: This is the dress to reach out for when you want something bold and head-turning. You need to make sure that you choose something that fits great on your body. Just remember that it needs to be a bold piece that will stand out from all your other dresses. A few dresses that can make great showstoppers are sheer lace dresses, sequin dresses or bright colored dresses.

Little White Dress: The white dress is as essential as the black dress. The white dress has to flatter your body and should be a great fit. This is the dress to choose for an unexpected night out during the warmer months.

Off-Shoulder Dress: The off-shoulder dress has lately become a staple in every woman’s closet. They are also referred to as the Bardot dress and are seasonless.

Lace Dress: As lace dresses are timeless and classy, they are a definite must have in every woman’s closet. They can be worn out to special occasions and the best part is that they are quite affordable. 

Floral Dresses: Floral dresses are really versatile, and you can achieve any look that you want with them.

The key to an essential dress collection is picking out dresses that are classic and timeless. The trendy dresses can always be added on to your collection later on.