Key Pieces -Wardrobe must have's

Ladies recently I read an article regarding how many key pieces your wardrobe should contain. Gok says 24. Donna Karan says 7! Personally I am sticking with good old Brix Smith who was outraged that you should streamline. After all a jacket that you can dress up or down is all very good, but don't we all want more than one? I'm not talking about keeping 26 pairs of jeans in your wardrobe, but I do believe variety is the spice of life.
Whenever I weed a client's wardrobe they tend to fall into two categories - either too many clothes or not enough. Not many seem to have it just right.
So for the record here are my ideas on what we should all aspire to:
 4 t shirts, one black one white and two others that tone in with other outfits. 2 pairs of jeans, one dark and smart to dress up and one slightly lighter. Shape depends on you and what suits. It’s all very well purchasing skinny jeans, but quite frankly if they don't suit - then don't purchase. 3 cardigans, again one could be black and preferably this should double up as a jacket for slightly chilly days. Again the other 2 should tone in with whatever else is in your wardrobe. 4 dresses -  I am a big fan of the dress, chose one that flatters and fits, throw on some shoes and accessories, team with a great handbag and you’re good to go. Cardigans can be thrown over the top, vest tops (again 4) can be worn underneath them. There are so many great ideas on how to wear a dress. In my mind these should be a stable part of your wardrobe. 3 skirts, again worn with a cardigan buttoned up with a belt slung around your waist or left open with a t shirt or a vest top underneath. 2 Jackets beautifully cut to wear with numerous outfits, dressed down or up. 2 pairs of well cut trousers again these should tone in with the jackets (not match please) and the cardigans, not forgetting those wonderful little vest tops and t shirts. Shoes –well as I have so many I couldn’t possibly talk about streamlining these, but if pushed I would say 2 of each, fabulous flats and sexy heels are a must and complete every outfit. Throw in a whole bunch of accessories including belts and necklaces, some of which could double as belts and look fantastic toned or clashed with any outfit. That my fellow readers is what makes a great wardrobe, and that makes 28 key pieces and amounts to more than 100 different outfits.

4 t shirts

2 pairs of jeans

3 cardigans

4 dresses

4 vest tops

3 skirts

2 jackets

2 pairs of trousers

4 pairs of shoes