The Only 15 Pieces You Need In Your Wardrobe, According to Nili Lotan
When the 59-year-old fashion designer Nili Lotan moved apartments recently, she only brought one rack of 15-20 pieces with her, and stored the rest of her clothing. So far, it’s been enough. After a decade in the business, Lotan knows exactly what she needs to go from day to night; work to play. “The common thread for me is comfort,” she says. “When it’s comfortable, it feels and looks nonchalant and easy. When you feel good in your own clothes, you’re confident.” Here’s her step-by-step guide for how to effortlessly build an entire wardrobe.
“One pair of jeans that will take you from day to night.” Tribeca Wash Boyfriend Jean, $375, nililotan.com.
“A ‘non-jean jean,’ which is basically a casual pant that serves the purpose of denim, but isn’t denim.” Cropped military pant, $325, nilitlotan.com.
“Another pair of pants that you can wear at night to feel sexy and elegant and chic.” Velvet Gitane pant, $475, nililotan.com.
“One crispy white shirt, and then a black version of it.” White North Dot shirt, $298, nililotan.com.
“One black and one white t-shirt.” Charcoal stripe baseball tee, $155, nililotan.com.
“One easy silk top.” Silk Normandy blouse, $450, nililotan.com.
“One chunky pullover.” Eve cashmere turtleneck sweater, $1,095, nililotan.com.
“One shrunken cardigan that you can wear over dresses.” Black Jolie V-back sweater, $495, nililotan.com.
“One military jacket.” West Military canvas jacket, $1,095, nilitlotan.com.
“One evening jacket.” Washed leather biker jacket, $1,490, nililotan.com.
“One denim jacket.” Duane wash Lori military jacket, $725, nililotan.com.
Black short cami dress, $545, nilitlotan.com.
“One pair of heels.” Jimmy Choo Lucy suede pumps, $695, net-a-porter.com.
“One pair of sneakers.” Golden Goose Super Star Deluxe Brand sneakers, $435, net-a-porter.com.
“One pair of short boots.” Gianvito Rossi leather ankle boots, $995, net-a-porter.com.
