{"id":85418,"date":"2026-04-21T16:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/21\/what-is-the-hero-piece-in-your-wardrobe-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T16:39:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:39:03","slug":"what-is-the-hero-piece-in-your-wardrobe-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/21\/what-is-the-hero-piece-in-your-wardrobe-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the &#8216;hero piece&#8217; in your wardrobe?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"hero-image hero-image-main hero-image-main_1 hero-bleed \"><\/div>\n<p data-image-hide=\"1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-355762\" src=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Irene2.jpg\" alt=\"irene kim\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Irene2.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Irene2-644x483.jpg 644w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Irene2-680x510.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Irene2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Irene2-1272x954.jpg 1272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I love asking someone about a piece of clothing and hearing what the obvious \u201chero piece\u201d is in their wardrobe. Their eyes light up as they extol the virtues of that shoe or sweater they can&#8217;t live without. Below, eight women share the hero pieces they reach for again and again&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Above: <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/irene_kf\/\"><strong>irene kim<\/strong><\/a><br \/><strong>profession<\/strong>: Stylist and Producer <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/irenekim.substack.com\/\">in moda veritas<\/a><br \/><strong>lives in<\/strong>: paris<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I consider the gray sweater a basic wardrobe piece because it is so functional and versatile. I wear this sweater with sweatpants, evening dresses, and everything in between! I found this sweater made of 100% wool at COS five years ago and I have easily worn it over 100 times. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-53726701\">store controller<\/a> There are styles like this every fall\/winter.&#8221; <em>(Similar <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-53726846\">Here<\/a> And <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/goto.quince.com\/rEGvPB\">Here<\/a>.) <\/em><\/p>\n<p data-bleed=\"1\" data-article-image=\"1\" data-article-image-position=\"1\" data-article-image-position1=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-355781\" src=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MixCollage-25-Mar-2026-03-32-PM-2419.jpg\" alt=\"ayana lage\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MixCollage-25-Mar-2026-03-32-PM-2419.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MixCollage-25-Mar-2026-03-32-PM-2419-644x483.jpg 644w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MixCollage-25-Mar-2026-03-32-PM-2419-680x510.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MixCollage-25-Mar-2026-03-32-PM-2419-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MixCollage-25-Mar-2026-03-32-PM-2419-1272x954.jpg 1272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ayanagabriellelage\/\"><strong>ayana lage<\/strong><\/a><br \/><strong>profession<\/strong>: : <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/p\/books\/missing-me-a-memoir-of-postpartum-psychosis-and-the-long-road-back-ayana-lage\/bc4ec2f6db08fff8?ean=9781546008958&amp;next=t\">Author<\/a><br \/><strong>lives in<\/strong>:Tampa, Florida<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Shopping for pants has always seemed like a daunting task for me, especially after having two kids. I tried many brands, including expensive ones. <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gap.igs4ds.net\/3kj51A\">these jeans<\/a> At a surprisingly affordable price point. The waist is just right, and they&#8217;re not too long for my 5&#8217;2&#8243; frame. (I ordered the petite version.)&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-bleed=\"1\" data-article-image=\"1\" data-article-image-position=\"2\" data-article-image-position1=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-356172\" src=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JENNA.jpg\" alt=\"Jenna Ingalls\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JENNA.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JENNA-644x483.jpg 644w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JENNA-680x510.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JENNA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JENNA-1272x954.jpg 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theladywholunches\/\">Jenna Ingalls<\/a><\/strong><br \/><strong>profession<\/strong>: University Fundraiser<br \/><strong>lives in<\/strong>:Oakland, California<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve had <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-53728893\">ditch this<\/a> For three years, and I love the thoughtful details. As someone who sews a lot of my own clothes, I appreciate bias-bound seams, pocket loops that keep the pockets from flapping around, and the quality of the fabric. It&#8217;s sewn to last. Universal Standard makes it in my size, and almost everyone else&#8217;s: it comes in 00-40!\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-bleed=\"1\" data-article-image=\"1\" data-article-image-position=\"3\" data-article-image-position1=\"3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cheryl-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Cheryl Sparks\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-357240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cheryl-v2.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cheryl-v2-725x408.jpg 725w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cheryl-v2-680x383.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cheryl-v2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cheryl-v2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cheryl-v2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cheryl-v2-1272x716.jpg 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_ifitstuesday_\/\">Cheryl Sparks<\/a><\/strong>    (Here&#8217;s her outfits of the week!)<br \/><strong>Occupation: Retired\/Volunteer\/Grandma\/New Englander<br \/>Lives: Rhode Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-53926647\">don sebastian skirt<\/a> Light and airy, the pink pleating detail gives it a bit of a lift and it&#8217;s an easy piece to wear very casually or dress up. (And by dress up I obviously mean my New England version of dress up.)&#8221; <em>(Similar <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-53926938\">Here<\/a>.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-bleed=\"1\" data-article-image=\"1\" data-article-image-position=\"4\" data-article-image-position1=\"4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-356273\" src=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alison.jpg\" alt=\"Alison Piepmeyer\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alison.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alison-644x483.jpg 644w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alison-680x510.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alison-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alison-1272x954.jpg 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alisonpiepmeyer\/\"><strong>Alison Piepmeyer<\/strong><\/a>    (Here&#8217;s her outfits of the week!)<br \/><strong>profession<\/strong>:COJ Partnership Director<br \/><strong>lives in<\/strong>: brooklyn<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve always liked the look of clogs, but wooden clogs don&#8217;t seem practical for my everyday work: walking around town, frequently tripping on stones, and always on my feet. I&#8217;ve always heard that nurses, hairdressers, and chefs swear by the use of these non-wooden <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-53730274\">Dansko&#8217;s<\/a>But it wasn&#8217;t until I saw a cool Gen Z girl in my neighborhood wearing them that I took it seriously and bought it. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-53730458\">a green pair<\/a>. They work year-round (with or without socks), and they&#8217;re comfortable with just the right amount of give. &#8220;They&#8217;ve earned a permanent spot at my front door.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-bleed=\"1\" data-article-image=\"1\" data-article-image-position=\"5\" data-article-image-position1=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-355537\" src=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Allie.jpg\" alt=\"alva leigh singer songwriter\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Allie.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Allie-644x483.jpg 644w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Allie-680x510.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Allie-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Allie-1272x954.jpg 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alva_leigh\/\"><strong>eli levenway<\/strong><\/a><br \/><strong>profession<\/strong>:As a singer\/lyricist <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ffm.to\/alvaleigh_wildernesslp\">Alva Leh<\/a> And <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sightmannerstudio.com\/\">creative director<\/a><br \/><strong>lives in<\/strong>: Chattanooga, Tennessee<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ffm.to\/alvaleigh_wildernesslp\">recent albums<\/a> It&#8217;s all about navigating the wilderness of motherhood and midlife. On the cover, I wore a sash with a Scouts patch inspired by the song <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-53730725\">this noble dress<\/a>Which felt like a modern version of the vintage Scouts uniform. It took me a long time to make my album &#8211; I was scared to put myself out there again &#8211; but I feel very confident in this outfit. The cover shoot ended a year ago, but I still wear that dress all the time. i&#8217;ll throw it with this <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-53730894\">bike shorts<\/a> Wear it with tights and a turtleneck to a kid&#8217;s birthday party, or to a client meeting. And I wear it on stage too.<\/p>\n<p data-bleed=\"1\" data-article-image=\"1\" data-article-image-position=\"6\" data-article-image-position1=\"6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-356374\" src=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jan.jpg\" alt=\"Janelle Sanchez\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jan.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jan-644x483.jpg 644w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jan-680x510.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jan-1272x954.jpg 1272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jannelleasanchez\/\"><strong>Janelle Sanchez<\/strong><\/a><br \/><strong>profession<\/strong>:COJ Senior Editor<br \/><strong>lives in<\/strong>: Hollister, California<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This oversized leather jacket was originally my father-in-law&#8217;s, but I snatched it up from my husband, Max. It&#8217;s perfectly soft and worn out from years of wear and tear. But what makes it a real hero is its fit! I&#8217;ve been pregnant three times within the last five years, and this jacket always zips over my round belly while maintaining its effortless curves. It&#8217;s the most appreciated piece in my wardrobe. My father-in-law bought it in the &#8217;90s Bought back, but you can find similar vintage jackets <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-51286984\">Etsy<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p data-bleed=\"1\" data-article-image=\"1\" data-article-image-position=\"7\" data-article-image-position1=\"7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/white-jeans.jpg\" alt=\"joanna goddard white jeans\" width=\"1272\" height=\"954\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-356585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/white-jeans.jpg 1272w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/white-jeans-644x483.jpg 644w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/white-jeans-680x510.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/white-jeans-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1272px) 100vw, 1272px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cupofjo\/\"><b>Joanna Goddard<\/b><\/a><br \/><strong>profession<\/strong>: cup of joe and <a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/joannagoddard.substack.com\/\">big salad<\/a> Founder<br \/><strong>lives in<\/strong>: brooklyn<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;One of my busiest days of the year is when I take off my white jeans in the spring. I know I have five months of park picnics, stoop hangs and playground adventures ahead of me. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-53920753\">These AYR people<\/a> Great fit \u2013 a little cropped, a little barrel legged, and very comfortable. similar pairs <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nordstrom.sjv.io\/vDyLJW\">Here<\/a> And <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-53731772\">Here<\/a>Depends on budget.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s the hero piece in your wardrobe? Let&#8217;s chat in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PS Most women share their &#8216;hero&#8217; bits, and share a bunch of fashion do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts.<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-meta aside-meta\">\n<p><span>0<\/span> notes<\/p>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I love asking someone about a piece of clothing and hearing what the obvious \u201chero piece\u201d is in their wardrobe. Their eyes light up as they extol the virtues of that shoe or sweater they can&#8217;t live without. 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