Originally aired on Monday, April 28, 2003 @ 10:00 a.m.

You are a Busy Mom!

Whether you are running to play groups, off to work, or having dinner with your husband, you need basic pieces in your wardrobe.  There are simple foundation wardrobe pieces that can carry you through the day with ease – saving you time standing in front of the closet deciding what to wear and getting dressed quicker - which saves time in your precious day.

These basic components of dress do double duty for either casual or career wear and should be in your wardrobe year round.  They meet the needs of a busy mother and project a polished appearance (over jeans and sweats).

• Khaki twills (preferably stretch) (Capri length for summer)

• Good fitting pair of updated jeans

• Basic black skirt (with jacket is ideal)

• Basic black pants

• Basic black heels such as pumps

• Twin sweater set

• Nice cotton shells or t-shirts in colors of the season

• Woven shirt or blouse for work

• Dressy sweater or blouse

Outfits Models Wore

Casual - Khaki Pants

• Khaki Capri pant (Old Navy “Essentials Stretch” $29.50)

• Coral short sleeve solid cotton t-shirt (Old Navy $10.50)

• Tan suede summer mocks (shoes) (Lands’ End $29.50 in catalog and at Sears)

• Shell pendant necklace (Catherine Stein $18.00 @ Macy’s)

• Brown belt with silver studs & buckle (Old Navy $22.50)

• Denim jacket (The Gap $58.00)

Dressy - Black Skirt

• Black crepe skirt (Jones New York $89.00 @ Macy’s)

• White pin tuck sheer blouse (Context $60.00 @ Lord & Taylor)

• Black leather sling-back pumps (Anne Klein $69.00 @ Lord & Taylor)

• White camisole (model’s own)

• Glass bead/black wire necklace & earrings (model’s own)

• Beaded evening bag (model’s own)

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