Clothes You Can Wear All Year

Rant Chic's helpful style blog is giving us some hints before we go shopping. They've put together a great list of pieces every fashionista should have in her closet.

The best part? Most of these styles would totally work as part of my “mom wardrobe” year round. Goodbye yoga pants! Okay, maybe not… but at least I won't be tempted to wear them repeatedly.

Here are some of my favorites:

1. Casual Hoodie Jacket – This is the item you'll probably want to leave in your car just in case you find yourself needing some coverage while you're out and running around. This is perfect to throw on after yoga or while you're grocery shopping.

A tip from me: pick a neutral color that will go with all your outfits. Mine is gray and I just love it! Also, the hood is super helpful for those unexpected spring showers.

2. Little Black Dress – This dress will work for your office holiday party just as well as it would for a poolside evening shindig.

Go ahead and get a couple. These beauties never go out of style. They're perfect for every occasion.

3. Dark Jeans – You're always making a safe bet when you go with dark jeans to complete your outfit. These have been in-style for a long time and don't show signs of going away any time soon.

I really do wear them all year round. Nothing beats a good pair of jeans!

4. Cozy Cardigan – A warm cardigan is nice for cool weather, but is also necessary to keep out for when your office gets too chilly in the summer.

Cardigans rock! I'm such a big fan. I think I have one in almost every color. They go with everything and every occasion. I secretly love it when the buttons need replacing on mine. I have fun choosing fun flirty buttons to compliment mine at the local fabric store. That's about the extent of my sewing ability so I have fun with it.

5. Maxi Skirt – The great thing about maxi skirts is that they are versatile, so you can pair with just about anything. In the winter, wear boots but in the summer, wear sandals. You'll look gorgeous either way!

I don't know who invented the maxi skirt, but I know she was a genius! If you don't have one yet, you must go get one. Really. I have three. I love them so much. Best advice? Get one with pockets!

Want to see what else is on the list? Check out the complete list of 15 pieces of clothing you can wear all year from Rant Chic and share your favorite pieces in the comments.