Crap, ita, that sucks.

I really don't get Tim's list. This is my list of essentials not including everything I wear to work every day, right? Seriously, it reads more like one of those "two weeks in Europe with only a carry-on" lists - not really practical for actual living.

ita, it would need to be a golden root or diamond encrusted or some shit.

jars - because you want a tribble?

Yay, Joe!

I still like the list, but maybe because I'm still on a search for a good standard pair of pants. I own pants, but none of them are just right. So I get that the list seems stupid, but not for those of us who still need help buying stuff!

I view the list as a good starting point, as a list of clothes that can, if properly chosen, be used very flexibly in a number of outfits for a number of different occasions.

Okay, me, I'm going back to sleep to wait for word from my GP or my acupuncturist.

Friend from Lake Charles says all is cool. It scraped by between Beaumont and LC.

I occasionally think I will pare down my closet and concentrate on creating "a look" for myself, but I have so much trouble deciding what that would be. Circle skirts and shirt dresses? A-line skirts, sweet tops and jeans? WHO AM I!?!

I still like the list, but maybe because I'm still on a search for a good standard pair of pants. I own pants, but none of them are just right. So I get that the list seems stupid, but not for those of us who still need help buying stuff!

But the list doesn't help with that -- you know you need pants.

I bet if I read his book I would be less annoyed. But no list with the single item "a skirt" is a good one. I'm saying, it's a list of basic men's essentials poorly translated to women.

Anyhoodle, finally talked to my purported wedding planner. Phew. Also, my toe is doing better, I can kind of walk normally.

it's a list of basic men's essentials poorly translated to women.

Interestingly enough he says he doesn't have a list for men. Or didn't at the time I was reading that particular interview--he said he was going to put one together, though.

Unsurprisingly, I have all these items.

01 Basic Black Dress: Bought for the only funeral I've ever attended.
02 Trench Coat: Aubergine, but more of a faux trench, since it is short. I wear this almost every day.
03 Classic Dress Pants: Numerous--none are all black.
04 Blazer: White, plum, cocoa. I watch WNTW, how could I not have a structured jacket?
05 Skirt: Numerous.
06 Classic White Shirt: Only because my sister gave me one from Anne Fontaine. I never wear it because I fear spillage is sure to ensue if I do.
07 Day Dress: Pinkish lavender print wrap. it took me forever to find a wrap dress that wasn't mostly brown or black.
08 Jeans: 3. I love the curvy Old Navy ones that I think Aimée recommended.
09 Sweatsuit Alternative: Yes.
10 Cashmere Sweater: 4. Three were gifts from my sister.
11 One bonus: Favorite items not on the list? Scarves.

ETA: One day I will remember line breaks.