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Selecting new clothes for a wardrobe is a lot like grocery shopping for a week of meals, although grocery shopping is usually easier and takes less time.

For either activity, if in the end we have all the right basics and desired seasonings for all upcoming activities and needs, we can then serve up just about any adventure with ease.

First, some overall perspective.

While staples in a pantry include milk, eggs, bread and cheese, in a woman's casual wardrobe the essentials are black pants, denim jacket, white blouse, a great foundation jean and a knit cardigan.

When it comes to a spice ra...