Tim Gunn is the prince of fashion TV. Unlike most of the other competitive reality shows out there, Tim serves as a mentor to the aspiring designers on our favorite show Project Runway [1]. Tim is insanely smart, charming and defines "tough love" — he's like that really tough professor that ended up being your favorite one of all. With Season Four weeks away [2], I wanted to share Tim's 10 Fashion Essentials he shares with us via his show Tim Gunn's Guide to Style [3].
While I put together some Fab picks based on his list, I thought: we could do without a couple of these, and, where are the shoes and bags?! He supplies them to his disciples on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style but doesn't include them here. Alas, I put together a pretty thorough mini-wardrobe based on his recommendations. And remember, according to Tim: "It's all about owning your look. And when you do you navigate the world with great confidence. And what more could we want?"
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Julian Wrap Dress in Black [3]Julian Wrap Dress in Black [3] by Diane von Furstenberg [3] $298.00
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Cashmere V-neck sweater [3]Cashmere V-neck sweater [3] by J.Crew [3] $138.00 $99.99
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Mod Necklace [3]Mod Necklace [3] by M.O.D. [3] $5.80 at Forever 21 [3]
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Contour jackson wide-leg satin trim pant - Black [3]Contour jackson wide-leg satin trim pant - Black [3] by Banana Republic [3] $108.00 $29.99
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Valentino Red Techno Gabardine Trenchcoat [3]Valentino Red Techno Gabardine Trenchcoat [3] by RED Valentino [3] $1,195.00 $717.00 at Saks Fifth Avenue [3]
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Theory Pencil Skirt [3]Pencil Skirt [3] by Theory [3] $175.00 at Bergdorf Goodman [3]
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Rag & Bone Combat Jacket [3]Rag & Bone Combat Jacket [3] by Rag and Bone [3] $515.00 $154.50 at shopbop.com [3]
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Helmut Lang Basic Button Down Shirt [3]Basic Button Down Shirt [3] by Helmut Lang [3] $220.00 $110.00 at shopbop.com [3]
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Sabrina Sateen Dress [3]Sabrina Sateen Dress [3] by Marc by Marc Jacobs [3] $328.00 $195.00 at eLuxury [3]
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Wool-blend sweater dress - Gray heather [3]Wool-blend sweater dress - Gray heather [3] by Banana Republic [3] $128.00
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J Brand The Doll: Indigo Wash [3]The Doll: Indigo Wash [3] by J Brand [3] $185.00 at Intermix [3]
To learn Tim's 10 Fashion Essentials,
- Basic Black Dress
- Trench Coat
- Classic Dress Pants
- Skirt
- Blazer
- Classic White Shirt
- Day Dress
- Cashmere Sweater
- Jeans
- Sweatsuit Alternative
- Bonus: One Indulgent Trendy Item Under $20
Source [4]