I LOVE Kohl’s. Before last year, I had never shopped there before. Then my friend decided that I needed a new look because my jeans and tennis shoes weren’t going to work for New York, so she took me to Kohl’s to go shopping. I fell in love instantly.
Since then, I have shopped numerous times there and raved about their fabulous deals and gorgeous seasonal clothes. Because I shop there so much, the Kohl’s team sent me on a mission to see if I could dress up my closet of spring clothing that I already have just by purchasing one new thing from their store. That is quite a mission to undertake, but me being the person that I am — who never backs down from a challenge — was definitely going to try and find that one piece for my wardrobe.
I was greeted by the store manager and she gave me a tour of the new Spring fashion items and then me and my daughter loose in the store to find our one perfect item to update and dress up my closet. For me, there are three things that are essential for any Spring closet. These three things will not only dress up your closet, but also dress down your closet when you need a more basic outfit.
3 Things Every Woman Needs in Her Closet
Jewelry
I did not really understand the importance of jewelry until my friend helped me update my closet last year. I basically had one necklace that I wore with everything, but I never tried to match my jewelry with my clothing. Once she showed me how the perfect piece of jewelry can update your outfit, I started buying more and more sets. Even with a pair of jeans and a pretty shirt, you can add your jewelry touch to dress it up just a bit.
Handbags
I used to own 2 handbags — one black and one brown. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that my handbag could definitely update my outfit, but it can!
If you are wearing a beautiful new Spring outfit, and you have on matching shoes and jewelry, don’t you think you should have a matching handbag as well? I used to think it didn’t matter, until my friendly stylist (aka my BFF) showed me the difference. Never again will I wear my black handbag with a very beautiful spring colored outfit. It does not go well at all!
Shoes
To me, shoes are the main essential for dressing up any woman’s closet. In fact, this was the one thing that I decided to purchase. With shoes, I can dress up or down any outfit in my closet. In fact, I got this gorgeous pair on clearance for $4.80!
While these are shoes from last Spring, I couldn’t help but grab them up, because these are the ones I wanted last year, but just didn’t buy them. I don’t even remember now why I didn’t buy them, but this time, I grabbed them up. (You can see in THIS post that I wrote last year about my Kohl’s haul, I used these exact same shoes to try on all my outfits with.)
On top of the shoes, we were able to get my daughter a new pair of capris and some new Vans for her closet. She has so many cute shirts and she knew exactly what she wanted to pair them up with — so now she is set as well.
During our shopping trip, we also scored a pair of jeans for both my husband and son, a bathing suit for my daughter, swim shorts for me, and 4 new tops that I fell madly in love with.
A girl has to add a little sparkle to her closet, right?
I had a wonderful shopping experience as I always do when I visit Kohl’s — and now one of you will get that same experience!
Enter to win
To celebrate the opening of 9 new Kohl’s stores, they have agreed to give one of you a $100 gift card to go shopping on. Use the Rafflecopter form to enter this giveaway. New to Rafflecopter? Watch this 45-second video on how to enter!
Kohl’s always has a sale going on — so hit up your local one today and see what you can score for Spring.
Which item do you feel is essential for a woman’s closet?
We were provided with a giftcard to shop with as well as one to giveaway. All opinions remain our own.
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I think jeans are essential in every womans closet – a casual pair and a dressier pair.
A black tshirt.
Handbags are definitely essential!
good jeans and a black blazer
Cowboy boots, of course!
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I think jeans are and essential.
A good pair of jeans and comfortable shoes are necessary in my closet.
I think every woman should have a black pair of pants
A nice sweater
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A comfy pair of tennis shoes.
A great pair of heels, flattering dress, and patterned or colored pants!
A little black dress
A smart looking white shirt.
A great pair of jeans!
I’m a jeans person. Definitely jeans is needed
a pair of nude heels!
A good fitting pair of jeans.
A cute handbag is most essential!
I think black jeans or pants are always a plus/must.
I think lots of great shoes.
A pair of comfy pants for those blah days
a pair of flats
a nice handbag
A shirt that you can wear with anything.
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A nice Leather jacket is essential.
I pair of awesome fitting jeans!
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I think every woman needs a great pair of black pants!
Cute tanks for sure!
a black dress
a black blazer.
A really good pair of jeans that fit perfectly!
Purses are essential for me.
A pair of black heels
Jeans and shoes are essential items
Denim pants are essential!
Handbags are essential!!
great jean – but also for me hoodies – I just love them
pink pair of pants
LOTS AND LOTS OF SHOES debbie jackson
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shoes are a must!!!!!!!!!!!
For me, it is a belt! I love the way it accentuates the curves!
A nice pair of shoes.
A pair of black dress pants is essential!
Sweats and jeans.
A cardigan is essential.
A pair of dressier jeans for a nice, but casual, night out. Too many of my jeans are worn from every day wear as a mom!
A pair of nice black dress pants or skirt.
a good little black dress that makes you feel like a million
Dark skinny jeans to dress up or down!
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Great giveaway!! I love Kohls!
I definitely could use some more shoes!
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A nice pair of comfortable jeans!
Black jeans that can be dressed up or casual.
A great pair of well fitting skinny jeans to wear with boots/flats and that you can dress up or down.
red high heels
A nicely tailored black blazer.
Oh a pair of nice black pants! Goes with so much!
A fitted blazer
I love a variety of scarves in my wardrobe. Always great for dressing up any outfit!
Nice shoes and handbags
A favorite pair of jeans. Thanks for the awesome giveaway
Renee
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A little black dress!
A great jacket or cardigan…one that goes with everything and is just the right weight, so it doesn’t make you too hot.
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A pair of black pants that look and make you feel good.
floor space and lighting
a cardigan i cant live without mine!
Every woman needs a good blazer and a Little Black Dress.
I think the perfect pair of jeans is essential for every woman’s closet!
I think a great pair of jeans is essential
A good pair of jeans.
a bag to clean out all the extra clothes
. Lol
Hm… can’t decide between a great pair of jeans that fit and flatter and a little black dress.
a pair of black slacks
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A classic sweater is a necessary staple item.
I agree, shoes are a definite must in making an outfit so it is an essential item.
Diana C
A pair of great fitting jeans.
A well fitting brra is essential!
A pair of black pants.
A great fitting pair of jeans!
This is a tough one. I want to say jeans but recently I bought myself a new Bra and didn’t realize how bad the old one was. It felt so good to have the unmentionables fit perfectly.
A white blouse plain colored skirt and black pants
jeans and a blouse
A comfortable pair of jeans
I think a nice pair of black pants are a must.
every woman needs black leggings for sure!
A comfortable pair of jeans and a warm cozy sweater.
The tiny black dress and a pair of comfy jeans!
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Every woman needs a great fitting pair of jeans, a little black dress and a comfortable pair of killer heels.
little black dresses!
A pair of jeans that fit perfectly.
A good blouse!
I think a nice pair of jeans.
Everybody should have a pair of basic black pants.
A nice black outfit!
A pair of Black Heels.
a floral dress, what can be worn by itself or dressed up or down
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
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Black dress pants
I think a nice pair of black pants is essential…thanks for the chance!
a black dress
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My wife say’s a stylish looking purse.
a good pair of jeans
A great pair of black dress pants is essential!
A great pair of ballet flats.
lots of shoes
Everyone needs a pair of high-quality black slacks.
A nice pair of jeans.
A good bra!
a good pair of jeans and a black shirt!
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Jewelry and jeans!
A black dress and jewelry
A great pair of heels is essential to any women’s wardrobe!
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I need some new shirts and a pair of boots! Thanks for the giveaway!
A PAIR OF JEANS
A pair of shoes for every occasion
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I took a look in my significant others closet and I would have to say that tons of shoes and a tshirt of every color are essential.
I think a black skirt and white blouse
great jeans and a nice blazer!
A black dress!
A great pair of fitted jeans.. and of course some black pumps!
I think everyone needs a light casual jacket in a neutral color.
Dress it up – dress it down.
Thank you.
Kinda hard to have a good closet without high quality hangars. Get some really solid well made wooden ones for jackets and blazers. Buy crystal ones with swivel heads and be sure to buy crystal clippy hangars for pants.
Accessories Such As Scarves
A stylish, comfy pair of pointed toe cowboy boots!
Handbags, mainly because I need to update mine.
A nice pair of jeans & a good leather bag
Thanks for the giveaway!
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March 17, 2013 at 6:54 pm
I think different styles of jeans are essential and a nice skirt that can go with a variety of items.
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One nice, dark-wash, non-embellished pair of jeans.
A purse that goes with any outfit!
cami’s and flats
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Black pants, white blouse, dark skirt, jeans.
The little black dress!
I think a great pair of jeans is essential, and a couple of funky hats for those bad hair days!
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Shoe’s and hand bag.
Some comfortable shoes!
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March 17, 2013 at 9:15 pm
One nice slimming black dress.
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shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!all shape color styles sorry i love shoes
boots and heels
I think every woman should have boots and jeans in her closet.
A pair of flattering slacks in black or charcoal gray.
black flats are a must
a nice pair of jeans you can dress up or down!
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a nice black shell top and good black dress slacks
I think a long black skirt is essential for every wardrobe.
Simple black dress
A nice pair of jeans is something that every woman needs in their wardrobe
A nice pair of jeans
Comfortable pair of jeans.
black leggings (and a cute tank top)
A dressy pair of jeans
A nice blazer.
Thanks for the chance
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A great jacket is a must!
a nice pair of jeans and comfy shoes
A little black dress
A good pair of jeans
A little black dress!
Versatile black pants to dress up or down.
Thanks for the chance.
a crisp white fitted blouse
little black dress
Matching shoe’s & purse are good.
For me, it’s a great pair of jeans and adorable shoes!
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A nice pair of shoe and a handbag that matches…
a great black suit, you can wear the pieces separately or together
Cute black heels that you can wear all night.
I think a great fitting pair of blue jeans is essential.
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a brown and a black belt
Jeans, comfy shoes, and a nice purse are my pick as essentials!
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An LBD and a great pair of jeans!
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Good quality, comfortable shoes.
A black cardigan
capri’s, a nice feminine tshirt, and a pair of cute sandals
A little black dress
As soon as my wife tells me I’ll tell you.
I thiink a beautiful overcoat is a must have.
A few different length skirts/dresses…. you never know when you’ll need to look a lil classy, a little trashy *wink wink* and a WOAHHHHHHHHHHHH
A flattering pair of dark jeans that fit well and are not too short nor DRAG on the ground:)
cute pair of heels
Jeans, purse & shoe’s.
a nice dress
LITTLE BLACK DRESS
For me it’s a great pair of jeans.
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Black Dress Slacks!
TONS of shoes!
nice black slacks that you can dress up or down
A casual blazer-type jacket.
A nice skirt suit.
Black pants is a must!
a good pair of skinny jeans
Pair of Black Stilettos!!
A great pair of black pants.
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gotta have a pair of jeans
A nice pair of heels that look amazing and feel great. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Good looking jeans & some great shoe’s.
Black dress pants, definite must have.
Good, cute shoes!
Shoes, Shoes, and more shoes. lol. A nice pair of jeans or black pants and a beautiful shirt or blouse. Plus killer heels with a purse.
Jeans that fit well and look good!
An outfit for every day of the month
Jeans and a nice pair of flats
everyone should have a little black dress
Jeans are essential!
I don’t know.. I’d guess shoes.. sooo many live there.
Black slacks and a blouse
I know it’s not original… but I’d say a little black dress, you can really dress it up or down however you feel.
A really good pair of jeans!
I think every women needs a black vneck!!
A little black dress is essential
A pair of comfortable shoes.
Thanks for the contest.
Every woman needs 1.) A little black dress 2.) A great fitting pair of jeans 3.) One cute pair of comfortable shoes that can look dressy or casual depending on the outfit they are paired with.
A black dress. Sadly, mine doesn’t fit right now.
Some comfortable and great looking shoe’s.
a comfy pair of jeans is a must have!
A well fitting pair of jeans.
Leave a comment telling us what item you think is essential for every woman’s closet. Nice bathrobe and gown set and slippers in case you go into the hospital.
a nice pair of jeans
A comfy pair of jeans!
A black dress, which is what I plan on buying for my girlfriend if I win.
shoes, accessories and apparel, one thing every woman wouldn’t missed on their closet
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Black pants are a must for me!
jeans and tennis shoes
A great-fitting trench coat in a neutral color.
a sexy black dress
a pair of awesome fitting jeans!
a basic black skirt or dress
I think everyone needs a pair of capris for straddling spring/summer weather.
I think a pair of plain black pumps is needed
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Skinny jeans are necessary.
a cool fashion jacket to dress up any outfit
lots of shoes
Strapless bra, black leggings black tank
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March 24, 2013 at 2:03 pm
a great pair of comfortable jeans.
something in silk!
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A black dress
dark slim fit or skinny jeans and a pair of comfy black kitten heels
a good pair of comfy jeans
an outfit that is dressy enough when an emergency comes up
A nice but not-too-fussy dress
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comfortable shoes are necessary
a nice pair of dress pants
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A little black dress. You can wear it to work with a cardigan or dress it up to go out.
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A plain black tshirt.
A good Handbag,
A classic pair of jeans.
Jeans & a sharp looking blazer.
Perfect fitting Jeans
a nice pair of jeans
Yoga pants are an essential.
Wallets are essential for the purse!!!
A dress that makes them feel beautiful
every woman needs a great pair of comfortable black pumps.
Wedges are a must!
The perfect little black dress…or in my case 10 perfect LBDs
Every woman needs shoes
a really good fitting pair of jeans, cause I just don’t have many opportunities to wear that lbd
A basic black dress.
Simple black blouse, makes jeans look professional.
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some cute skinny jeans