Capsule Wardrobe Basics: Seven Classic Pieces Worth Owning

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Item #2 – A Timeless Leather Jacket

Complete the look with a tailored leather jacket. (The leather jacket is another timeless piece that will get a lot of mileage. Click here to read our tips on leather jackets.)

Adding a leather jacket to a t-shirt and jeans and you have instant rock chic style, OR your jacket can be thrown over a feminine dress to add some edge.

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11 Comments
  • Vickey Friday 7th October, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    so beautiful bags…. of course photography too…!

  • becci19 Friday 4th July, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    Need to buy a LBD now!

  • coyleshana Wednesday 25th June, 2014 at 12:31 am

    Classic blazer always great!

  • Viggy
    Viggy Thursday 12th June, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    Gah! I need to get shopping!

  • sommy7
    sommy7 Monday 2nd June, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    The simple white Tee never goes out of style

  • amanda6393 Friday 30th May, 2014 at 10:05 am

    Yep, staple stuff.

  • BellaB Thursday 29th May, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    I agree with a lot of this, though if a blazer doesn’t fit your style a good jacket that leans towards classic style will do.

  • betelgeuse Thursday 29th May, 2014 at 9:51 am

    thanks for the tips!

  • yslyenom Thursday 29th May, 2014 at 1:24 am

    I’ve been thinking of getting a good pair of ankle boots myself.

  • Mkett57 Wednesday 28th May, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Great article, love Carey’s LBD.

  • judi1
    judi1 Tuesday 27th May, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    Good wardrobe staples!