Wardrobe upgrades: 10 must-haves to take your closet of classics to the next level

by Renée Tse June 25, 2014

Wardrobe Upgrades

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By a certain age, it’s safe to assume that any fashion-minded woman would own at least a few wardrobe staples. The little black dress that takes you from day to night? Check. The quintessential It bag you’ve dreamed about since childhood? Check (if you’re lucky). But now that you’ve got ’em, what’s next? With summer in full swing (and sales going on everywhere), there’s no better time to upgrade. From fun statement heels to chic varsity jackets to this season’s much-coveted ’90s slip dress, we draw up a list of 10 new classics every woman should have in their wardrobe. Still hankering for a breakdown of practical buys? We’ve got a solid list that will last a lifetime, too.

christian louboutin black pump

sophia webster statement heel

club monaco little black dress

3.1 phillip lim slip dress

chanel black bag

proenza schouler satchel

surface to air leather jacket

opening ceremony varsity jacket

juliet and company pearl necklace

jcrew statement necklace

gap white shirt

equipment silk shirt

repetto ballerina flat

oscar de la renta mules

rag and bone denim jeans

jbrand leather pants

ray ban aviators

stella mccartney cat-eye sunglasses

jcrew black tailored blazer

zara cropped jacket

1/20

christian louboutin black pump

Already own: Black pumps

Christian Louboutin Pigalle 100 Leather Pump ($625, shop.fashionmagazine.com)

2/20

sophia webster statement heel

What’s next: Statement heels

Sophia Webster Riko Cutout Patent-Leather Sandals ($695, shop.fashionmagazine.com)

3/20

club monaco little black dress

Already own: Little black dress

Club Monaco Selima Sweater Dress ($229, shop.fashionmagazine.com)

4/20

3.1 phillip lim slip dress

What’s next: Slip dress

3.1 Phillip Lim Stretch-Satin Slip Dress ($640, shop.fashionmagazine.com)

5/20

chanel black bag

Already own: Black bag

Chanel 2.55 Quilted Leather Bag

6/20

proenza schouler satchel

What’s next: Coloured satchel

Proenza Schouler PS1 Tiny Lux Suede Satchel ($1,120, shop.fashionmagazine.com)

7/20

surface to air leather jacket

Already own: Leather jacket

Surface To Air Black Leather Biker Jacket ($579, ssense.com)

8/20

opening ceremony varsity jacket

What’s next: Varsity jacket

Opening Ceremony OC Exclusive Varsity Jacket ($365, openingceremony.us)

9/20

juliet and company pearl necklace

Already own: Pearl necklace

Juliet & Company Classic Imitation Pearl Choker ($56, shopbop.com)

10/20

jcrew statement necklace

What’s next: Statement necklace

J.Crew Floral Pastel Statement Necklace ($174, jcrew.com)

11/20

gap white shirt

Already own: Crisp white shirt

Gap Tailored Shirt ($50, gap.com)

12/20

equipment silk shirt

What’s next: Patterned silk shirt

Equipment Audrey Plaid-Print Washed-Silk Shirt ($114, theoutnet.com)

13/20

repetto ballerina flat

Already own: Ballet flats

Repetto Black Leather Ballerina Flat ($350, ssense.com)

14/20

oscar de la renta mules

What’s next: Mules

Oscar de la Renta Geryny Embroidered Wool Slippers ($695, shop.fashionmagazine.com)

15/20

rag and bone denim jeans

Already own: Denim jeans

Rag & Bone Blue High-Waisted Skinny Jeans ($105, ssense.com)

16/20

jbrand leather pants

What’s next: (Faux) leather pants

J Brand Maria High Rise Leather Pants ($1,057, shopbop.com)

17/20

ray ban aviators

Already own: Aviators

Ray-ban Classic Aviator Sunglasses ($185, thebay.com)

18/20

stella mccartney cat-eye sunglasses

What’s next: Cat-eye sunglasses

Stella McCartney Cat-Eye Acetate Sunglasses ($396, luisaviaroma.com)

19/20

jcrew black tailored blazer

Already own: Tailored blazer

J. Crew Schoolboy Blazer ($114, jcrew.com)

20/20

zara cropped jacket

What’s next: Cropped jacket

Zara Frayed Structured Jacket ($60, zara.com)

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