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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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