When developing your wardrobe it is important to think about items that can be added as transitional items. These items will help you to quickly transition your look for one purpose to another and back again. For example, you have wardrobe transitions from school to work, from work to the gym, from work to a date and from season to season. Instead of buying clothing items that are only appropriate for one function, consider items that can be used to transition your outfit, with a few minor changes, from function to function. This is how you save time and money.

Seasonal Transitions
If you build a transition wardrobe for no other reason than seasonal changes you will be doing all right. Seasonal transitions can be managed by layering clothing in neutral and seasonal colors. This will allow you to transition from hot seasons to cooler seasons and from cooler seasons to warmer seasons.

Work to Recreation Transitions
Transitional clothing items that you can buy to help you handle the transitions between work and recreation can also be advantageous. For example, you can buy transitional items like a black sheath dress which you can wear under a jacket for work. To transition it for a date you can remove the jacket, add darker hose and higher heeled shoes, and add a change makeup to a night look. For work to the gym transitions you can wear a fitted tank top under your work shirt so that all you will have to do is take off your work shirt and change into a pair of shorts to workout. Then you can put on a fresh undershirt before putting back on your work shirt and heading back to work.

School to Work Transitions
When you are in high school or college and need to quickly transition from school to work attire you need to be flexible. A great way to handle the situation is to wear as much of the uniform as possible so you don't have to rush to get changed. For example, you can wear the pants and just pair them with a T-shirt or a sweatshirt. Then all you have to do is change out the shirt and put on any remaining components of the uniform.

Bags are one of the oldest fashion accessories in the world. They have been used since prehistoric times to carry items like tools, food and supplies. Today bags are still used to carry items, however, their designs have evolved slightly over the last 10,000 years. They have become both a fashion item and a functional item. This dual function has lead to the development of five main categories of bags: shoulder bags, totes, travel bags, clutches and sports bags.

Shoulder Bags
Shoulder bags are identified by a long shoulder strap that is attached to the bag. The bag itself is generally rectangular in shape and it generally has one large interior compartment and several smaller compartments that are used to organize items inside the bag. These bags come in many sizes, however, they tend to be on the large side.

Tote Bags
Tote bags have very simple designs. They are a basic rectangle shape with two short handles. These bags are used to carry everything from groceries to books. They are also used as a casual bag when people go to the park or to the beach.

Travel Bags
Travel bags come in several varieties. Their purpose is to keep your clothing and personal items organized and contained while you are traveling. Small travel bags include vanity bags, toiletry kits and fanny packs. Larger travel bags include suitcases, wardrobe bags and carry-on bags.

Clutches
One of the most fashionable categories of bags is the clutch category. Clutches are dainty little bags that are designed to hold and organize the items that women need when they go out on the town. They are generally only slightly larger than a woman's hand and they tend to be very decorative. Clutches can be used to add a punch of color or whimsy to a formal outfit.

Sports Bags
The final type of bag that you can add to your wardrobe is sports bags. Sports bags are used to organize and carry sports supplies and gear. Backpacks fall under this category as do duffle bags. Sports bags generally have strong seams and are usually made from canvas, vinyl or leather. They also come in sporty colors and designs.