Classic Pieces to Build Your Wardrobe

Before you can start infusing your personal style into your wardrobe, it's time to start with the basics. Those essential pieces that can take you from day to night and can be mixed and matched depending on the occasion. Start building your wardrobe with these classic pieces and then layer them to create a killer ensemble. This eliminates the problem of going into your closet and having nothing to wear. When you invest in classic staples, you can be sure to always have something to wear.

Tops:

Classic White Tee

A Pima Cotton Tee is always a good option for softness and longevity due to the staple filaments being longer

Victoria Beckham wearing a Classic White Tee

High Quality Sweater

This Cashmere Sweater has side button detailing and elevates the sweater with the use of color blocking

Lily Aldridge wearing a Striped Crew Neck Sweater

Sleek Blouse

A Bow-Neck Blouse is a great example of adding a touch of your personal style into a classic piece

Miranda Kerr wearing a Sleek Bow-Neck Blouse

Bottoms:

Good Pair of Jeans

High Rise Jeans can be very flattering on any body type and can accentuate the hips

Jean lover, Jane Birkin wearing a pair of High Rise Boyfriend Jeans

Black Leggings

Investing in a high quality pair of Black Leggings can take a typically associated lazy day piece to a chic ensemble

Selena Gomez dresses up a pair of Black Leggings

Dress Slacks

Dress Slacks can take you from a business meeting, brunch with the girls to an elegant dinner date

Cate Blanchett looking sophisticated in a pair of Dress Slacks

Skirts:

A-Line Skirt

Infusing your personal style is the best way to take an A-Line Skirt to a timeless staple that ensures a lot of use

Charlize Theron wearing a military style A-Line Skirt

Pencil Skirt

Make a statement with your Pencil Skirt by choosing a neutral yet statement color like olive

The Duchess of Sussex wearing a sleek Pencil Skirt

Knee Length to Tea Length Skirt (can be fitted or flared depending on your preference)

Fitted

Incorporating personal style elements, like a bow, into a Fitted Skirt is a great way to highlight your personal style in staple pieces

Olivia Palermo adds a bow as a feminine touch to her Fitted Skirt

Flared

A Flared Accordion Pleated Skirt holds significance because of the fabric and weightlessness of material, which is important to keep in mind when investing in your wardrobe

Karlie Kloss dresses down a Flared Accordion Pleated skirt by pairing it with a cotton tee

Dresses:

Shift Dress

A Shift Dress is such a vital piece to the wardrobe for its ability to be dressed up or down, worn on its own or layered.

Jean Shrimpton wearing a Shift Dress

Wrap Dress

The Wrap Dress is versatile for many occasions, whether it's a job interview, an evening wedding or a night out on the town

Miranda Kerr effortlessly wears a floor length Wrap Dress

Cocktail Dress

Investing in a Cocktail Dress with a simple silhouette and added touches of detail will ensure its timelessness for any occasion

Selena Gomez wearing a sleek Cocktail Dress with accentuated shoulders

Outerwear:

Trench Coat

A Classic Trench is effortless and chic; it can elevate any outfit. Choosing a soft blush tone or a bright color can add individuality and personal style

Lea Michelle adds a bright pop of color to a Classic Trench Coat

Outdoor Jacket (puffer or wind breaker depending on your climate)

Puffer

In a colder climate, a Puffer Jacket is essential to staying warm but can still be styled to be more fashionable

Elizabeth Hurley wears a cinched at the waist Puffer Jacket

Wind Breaker

Wind Breakers are a more relaxed casual type of jacket and will get a lot of wear

Malia Obama wears a color blocking Wind Breaker

Overcoat

An Overcoat can be worn in an unlimited amount of ways, over dresses, suits, separates or even jeans

Audrey Hepburn stuns in a chic Overcoat

Shoes:

Sleek Pair of Sneakers

A Sleek Pairs Sneakers will take you from the gym, walking in the city to a casual Saturday at the market

Elsa Hosk stylishly wears a Sleek Pair of Sneakers

Black Flats

Black Flats can be slipped on for any occasion with any outfit to add a sophisticated flare

Olivia Palermo wears a chic Black Flat

Nude Pumps

A Nude Pump adds an understated mix of minimalism and poise to any outfit

The Duchess of Cambridge wears an elegant Nude Pump