
Back to Basics: Wardrobe Staples
That Will Never Do You Wrong
Many of us have started to shop with an eye towards longevity—you know, those pieces you’ll get the most wear out of, the ones that deem themselves virtually trend-proof, no matter how often you reach for them. We’ve put together an edit of investment pieces that have eternal relevance (with a few chic updates thrown in) to add to your closet.
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The Army Jacket
Subject to seemingly endless reinterpretations, an army jacket is one of those pieces you can never go wrong with—in fact, it seemingly pulls everything else together with ease. Play up the neutral canvas with a t-shirt and black leather leggings, and add a pop-of-color clutch and subtly sparkly earrings for an element of day-to-night versatility.
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RALPH LAUREN The
Army Field Jacket Ralph Lauren, $1,490 -
ATM Anthony
Thomas Melillo
BOYFRIEND V-NECK goop, $95 -
Mackage
NAVI BLACK
LEATHER LEGGING goop, $650 -
BEAUTYCOUNTER
Dew Skin SPF 20 goop, $45 -
Robert Clergerie
ALICIET BLACK DENIM SLIDE goop, $475 -
JENNIFER MEYER
Turquoise & Gold
Hoops Barneys, $550 -
BOTTEGA VENETA
Olimpia Bag Bottega Veneta, $3,150
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The Button-Down
When it comes to button-down shirts, no one can deny their versatility. The sexy-tomboy thing is our default for the office and beyond, particularly with slouchy jeans, a borrowed-from-the-boys blazer, and white low-tops.
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goop Label
SONYA POPLIN BUTTON DOWN goop, $195 -
Rag & Bone
WINDSOR BLAZER goop, $495 -
Stella McCartney
DENIM TROUSERS goop, $475 -
Kosas
WEIGHTLESS LIP COLOR goop, $24 -
Sarah Chloe
PETITE SIGNET RING
DIAMOND LETTER goop, $698 -
BALLY Lune
Extra Small Bally, $1,995 -
MM6
SNEAKER goop, $395
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The Chelsea Boot
There’s something undeniably cool about a black-leather Chelsea boot. For one, it never goes out of style—and it looks just as good with or without a heel. The boots were popularized during Swinging London so they make sense with a trench and a Victorian-inspired blouse for a cool-girl vibe (why not?). Upgrade the look with black jeans, a studded bag, and aviators.
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Vilshenko SIDE
RUFFLE BLOUSE goop, $717 -
R13 JENNY
MID-RISE SKINNY goop, $325 -
Vis a Vis
VOYAGER TRENCH COAT goop, $995 -
CROCKETT & JONES
Bonnie Crockett & Jones, $660 -
DIOR “Dior
Split 1″ Sunglasses Barneys, $585 -
COACH Western
Rivets Foldover
Crossbody Clutch Coach, $295 -
Kjaer Weis
MASCARA COMPACT goop, $38
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The Straight-Leg Jean
More timeless and body-flattering than skinny jeans, yet still tailored and subtly sexy, a classic straight-leg jean lends a vintage vibe that’s pretty irresistible. It’s nostalgic, but not overly retro, and it makes your legs look miles-long. Start with a scoop-neck ballerina-pink ATM bodysuit, and add a cozy robe coat and a white pointy low-heel for a graphic pop.
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Michael Kors
Collection
BATHROBE COAT goop, $3,695 -
RE/DONE HIGH-RISE
ANKLE CROP goop, $305 -
ATM Anthony Thomas
Melillo CAMI BODYSUIT goop, $175 -
ANZIE Aztec Star White
Topaz & White Sapphire
Stud Earrings Saks Fifth Avenue, $375 -
3.1 Phillip Lim
ALIX SOFT FLAP
CLUTCH goop, $895 -
PROENZA SCHOULER
White Ribbon Heels Ssense, $865 -
RMS BEAUTY
Master Mixer goop, $38
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The Tailored Skirt
There’s something very 60’s Parisian (think: Françoise Hardy, Jane Birkin) about a tailored, A-line mini skirt paired with a form-fitting turtleneck. Both subversively sexy and perfect for any everyday occasion, stick with cool classic accessories like a kitten heel and mod-inspired satchel; for a warm layer, a cropped cardigan keeps the tiny-waist-creating silhouette of the skirt intact.
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Michael Kors Collection
SAILOR SKIRT goop, $1,195 -
REBECCA TAYLOR
LA VIE Link Stitch
Cardigan Rebecca Taylor, $350 -
LANDS’END Women’s
Shaped Layering Turtleneck Lands’End, $19.99 -
Juice Beauty
PHYTO-PIGMENTS
LIQUID LIP goop, $24 -
Jennifer Meyer
MINI CLOVER BRACELET goop, $275 -
TAMARA MELLON
Pistol 55 – Patent Tamara Mellon, $475 -
J.W.ANDERSON Pierce
Medium Leather
Shoulder Bag Matches Fashion, $1,812