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We all hear stories about women having too much stuff in their closets. I attest to this personally, as I have two sisters who bought clothes and shoes as if the stores were always on sale.

Remember that scene in the movie, "Confessions of a Shopaholic" where the lead character, Rebecca, was shoving all her clothes into an already overflowing closet? While that sure was funny, I imagine there are lots of women (and sometimes men) out there who face the same dilemma.

Before you get any ideas, no, this is not an article extolling the values of minimalism. It is also not a rant about buying too much stuff either. Rather, our little list here aims to narrow down on the top five pieces of clothing that we believe every girl should have. After all, it all starts with the basics. But who knows? Maybe after reading this, you’ll realize that you have enough stuff in your closet and you would want to focus on building upon your top favorite pieces of clothing instead. You not only save money from not buying stuff that you don't need but you will also avoid the trap that our good friend Rebecca suffered from in the movie.

So what stuff should every woman have in her closet? Let’s check out the list now!

#1 Blazer

A blazer in your favorite shade instantly gives you a nice, layered look that's perfect for the office and more formal events. Even if you are only wearing a simple personalized shirt or blouse, putting on a blazer takes things up a notch.

#2 Little Black Dress

Or more popularly known among women as LBD. Karl Lagerfeld once said, "One is never over-dressed or under-dressed with a little black dress." It is versatile and serves as your go-to outfit for dinner events and formal parties.

#3 The Perfect White T-Shirt

For those days when you feel like dressing down, nothing beats the comfort of a simple T-shirt. It goes well with pants and shorts which makes it the perfect get-up for those casual days. Too plain? Add some spice to your look by having your favorite character printed on your shirt. Online shops like COOTD.com offer personalized shirts services that is perfect for matching your outfit with your mood. Cute little unicorn T-shirts, anyone?

#4 Ballet Flats

Every girl needs to have these cutesy little slip-ons because they match easily with other pieces of your wardrobe. Pants, shorts, skirts, and everything else.. you name it. It is a highly versatile pair. And did I mention that they are super comfy?

#5 Pumps

Your classic power-dress staple. Pumps are the number one choice to achieve that corporate look. Women give off an aura of sophistication and power when wearing these classics. Amazingly, they also work well with jeans and most pants so having a pair in your closet is definitely a must.