Wardrobe staples for working ladies

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Wardrobe staples are those must-haves, the style pieces that work perfectly paired with just about anything. They go with everything without putting a lot of effort into styling it!

Wardrobe staples are essential basics that make up a solid wardrobe, they are the style pieces you throw on without thinking and they come out great; with fit they are perfect and as part of a combo they blend seamlessly.

If you’re a lady who works a 9-5, owns her own business, and so on, who desires a solid wardrobe, you should have these key pieces.

A crisp white shirt

It’s a no-brainer that this goes with everything and works for different looks; business casual styled with a tailored jacket over denim or pants, as part of a formal look under a suit, can be paired singly with denim, pleated skirts etc. The key is to find one with details that suit your personality.

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A black dress

This is a winner every time. For black-tie events and glam parties, the list is endless. It can be styled, fired up or played subtly. It’s a go-to look that’s effortless and works almost every time. Every lady should have at least one LBD. It’s a killer look.

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White tee-shirt

A tee-shirt says dressed down except it also can make you stand out as effortless chic or cool casual. Throw on your white tee over your crazy jeans paired with sneakers for a sporty vibe or over black pants, accordion-pleated skirts and the list goes on. It’s a versatile piece.

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Dark Wash Skinny Jeans

Owning a pair of jeans in a dark wash and in slim-fit style is a must because it’s a versatile piece. It can be paired with just about anything, a t-shirt, a button-down shirt, a shirt dress for a casual, business casual and sporty look depending on how you choose to style it.

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Simple Flats

Of course, you need a pair of nice flats, those ones you can swap your heels for and they still look good with whatever you are wearing. Look out for simple embellishments, bows and other standout details.

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Pumps

A lady should have at least one killer pump. The heels come in handy for when you want to dress up and flat and sloppy footwear are not allowed. This immediately fires up your look.

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Black Pants

But of course black pants, you know that all-purpose one. Black pants are incredibly versatile and must-haves. It’s the one you wear as part of a corporate look complete with a shirt and a jacket, your casual getup thrown on with a shirt, sporty styled with a tank and so on. Every wardrobe must have perfectly fitting black pants. 

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Knee Length Skirt

A knee-length skirt in a flattering style is a wardrobe staple. It works paired with a lot of style pieces, just get creative with it.

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A black blazer

Think of something that goes well thrown on any get-up. It could be kimono styled or even an ageless trench, that piece that instantly adds that oomph to your complete look. Just make sure it’s not a cheap-looking one!

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Do you agree? Which ones do you have/are adding to your wardrobe?