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Style 24-7: Closet Cleansing

A check list of essentials worth investing in for 2014!

By Celia L. Smith · January 21, 2014October 27, 2020
01
The Classic Black Pump

There isn’t anything a black pump cannot fix. Sleek, pointed and showing just the right amount toe cleavage is what you should be coveting.

The “Nouveau” classic patent leather pump, Stuart Weitzman, $355, stuartweitzman.com.

Stuart Weitzman
02
Trench Coat

No closet is complete without a trench coat, and this one –– an updated classic but not too trendy –– makes rainy days look even cooler.

Double breasted zip-up trench coat, London Fog, $178, nordstrom.com.

03
The Not-So Trendy “It” Bag

This everyday bucket bag works well with a sharp suit, or sneakers and jeans; swap your logo bag for a more sophisticated look.

Leather bucket bag, Mansur Gavriel, $495, mansurgavriel.com.

04
T-Shirt

Plenty of the fresh basics you love to wear is worth more than fifty random T-shirts in your closet you never touch.

Soft jersey T-shirt, H&M, $10, hm.com.

05
Motorcycle Jacket

A classic motorcyle jacket is a great grab-and-go piece. Sport it with a sweet dress or a jumpsuit on a night-out.

Colorblocked motorcycle jacket, All Saints, $252, allsaints.com.

06
Sunglasses

We can all attest to owning a million pairs of sunglasses, but of all the hot new styles aviators outlive all trends.

Solid aviator sunglasses, Ray Ban, $185, rayban.com.

07
Little Black Dress

There isn’t an occassion the little black dress doesn’t work for, whether dressed-up with pumps or dressed-down in flats.

Matte satin stretch dress, T By Alexander Wang, $159, theoutnet.com.

08
Clutch

Use this pouch as a make-up bag in a larger purse or simply pack it with your lipstick, cell phone and keys for dinner.

Snake embossed clutch, Gigi New York, $130, giginewyork.com.

09
Cashmere Sweater

This snuggly sweater will stand the test of time without pilling and will only get softer with age.

Cashmere sweater, Uniqlo, $60, uniqlo.com.

10
White Button Down Blouse

For an instantly polished look, this closet staple does the trick. Soften up your style by swapping your stiff cotton shirt for a silkier blouse.

Silk button-down shirt, Haider Ackerman, $333, matchesfashion.com.

11
Leather Pants

A tailored pant is essential and a leather pair, without a doubt, feels more luxe.

Lamb leather pants, Capitol Couture By Trish Summerville, $179, netaporter.com.

12
Motorcycle Boot

Your moto boot should be the perfect combination of comfy and sleek to add a little something extra even on your casual days.

Croc-effect motorcycle boot, Casadei, $398, theoutnet.com.

13
Leather Gloves

Own several styles? Pair down to one that will work with just about every coat you own, long or short sleeves.

Lambskin gloves, Cynthia Rowley, $195, cynthiarowley.com.

14
The Rainboot

Who doesn’t want to look good in the rain? Be prepared with this well-heeled style.

“Medina” rain boots, Sorel, $200, sorel.com.

15
Schoolboy Blazer

Sport this even if you’re not in school, it makes everything appear more polished and pulled together.

Stretch wool twill blazer, J. Crew, $200, jcrew.com.

16
Fancy Flat

Ballet flats are pretty, but pointed flats are sexy.

“Paulina” flat, Christian Louboutin, $595, barneys.com.

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