15 best fashion classics to refresh your wardrobe this 2024
When you start creating a capsule wardrobe, you can easily rotate between a few looks to wear throughout the month, especially when you're working in the office.
From white tees to jeans, blazers and slimming pants, shop fashion classics that won't go out of style. The start of the new year is the perfect excuse to rummage through your wardrobe and make a checklist of looks that can last trend after trend. When you start creating a capsule wardrobe, you can easily rotate between a few looks to wear throughout the month, especially when you're working in the office.
The basic rule is to invest in these few items: basic T-shirt, smart casual pants, jeans, outerwear, your favourite sneakers, button-up shirts, and accessories. With just these items, you can easily mix and match your looks.
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Smart classics
Mix a modern blazer, cardigan or a lady jacket with anything! You could even be bold and pair an oversized blazer over a pair of jeans or smart pants. For the top, you can wear a basic T-shirt or striped tee.
1. The Frankie Shop Bea crepe blazer
You'll be pleased to know that The Frankie Shop's 'Bea' blazer has a soft, unstructured design with dropped, padding-free shoulders that enhance the boxy silhouette. Tailored from crepe, it's lined in smooth satin for easy layering and has slim notched lapels. Wear yours with the matching pants and underpin it with a bralette or turtleneck sweater.
2. Rohe Brushed-knit cardigan
If you're wondering why you should invest in an expensive cardigan, be sure to know that most cardis in the market are made from acrylic and polyester, which isn't sustainable in the long run. Rohe's cardigan has been knitted in Italy with touches of alpaca and merino wool that’s brushed to give it a super soft handle. It has a relaxed fit and comes in a pretty sky-blue tone.
3. Ninety Percent + Net Sustain Drew organic cotton-jersey T-shirt
For those who have invested care for the environment, you may want to check out Ninety Percent. Ninety Percent's collections are always as mindful as they are stylish. This 'Drew' T-shirt is made from organic cotton-jersey that's naturally stretchy and has a soft drape. You'll get so much wear out of it.
4. Ganni Cropped recycled floral-jacquard blazer
Ganni's blazer is the epitome of Scandi cool. It's made from sky-blue floral-jacquard using 55% recycled fibre and cut in an ultra-cropped shape. Wear yours buttoned up with low-rise jeans and strappy sandals.
5. Anderson's Croc-effect leather belt
Anderson's is known for producing high-quality leather goods. A classic addition to your everyday wardrobe, this black croc-effect belt has been expertly made at a workshop in Italy where the artisans use a 100-step process. It fastens with a gleaming gold buckle.
6. Spanx The Perfect stretch-ponte flared pants
Spanx's 'The Perfect' pants are a versatile base for a variety of outfits - try them with a sleek bodysuit, adding a blazer if heading into the office or with a tucked-in tee when brunch is on the menu. They're made from stretch-ponte with hidden core-shaping technology and have a comfortable elasticated waistband. The flared legs are emphasized by splits along the cuffs.
7. Tod's Textured-leather shoulder bag
Tod's bag has been crafted from textured-leather by Italian artisans, so you know it's going to last. It's decorated with the house's 'T' hardware - a tell-tale sign it belongs to the 'Timeless' family - and has a buckled shoulder strap you can adjust or detach. There are three compartments inside to easily organize your phone, wallet, keys, compact and water bottle.
8. Christian Louboutin 'CL Moc' loafers
Christian Louboutin 'CL Moc' loafers are traced with elegant topstitching reminiscent of traditional styles. They've been made in Italy from glossed leather with silver-tone logo hardware and stand on signature red soles.
Relaxed vibe
The idea is to pair different layers together to keep your look relaxed but put-together. This could be considered your off-duty look, not necessarily worn to the office but at your neighourhood café to catch up on calls and Powerpoint presentations.
9. Coperni Appliquéd modal-jersey tank
If you like to keep things simple with elevated basics, Coperni's tank will make a great addition to your capsule wardrobe. Made from lightweight modal-jersey that's slightly sheer, it's cut for a close fit and has a dainty 'C' logo. Style it tucked into a slip skirt or worn over the waistband of loose pants.
10. Frame Le High 'N' Tight high-rise straight-leg jeans
Frame's 'Le High 'N' Tight' jeans are designed with straight legs and a high-rise waist. They're cut from blue denim that's been washed for an authentic vintage look and have slightly cropped hems. Style yours with a crisp white shirt.
11. Self-Portrait Cropped embellished bouclé-knit cardigan
Self-Portrait is all about feminine finishing touches. Brushed for the softest handle, this bouclé-knit cardigan is embellished with faux pearls, beads and crystals that form a sweet bow at the neckline. Slip yours on over one of the brand's mini dresses.
12. Reebok + Maison Margiela Project 0 shell, suede and leather sneakers
Reebok joins forces with Maison Margiela to re-imagine its classic styles through the Parisian label's innovative eye. Designed with signature split toes, these 'Project 0' sneakers are made from white shell trimmed with leather and suede and rest upon gripped, rubber soles. Both brands' logos are featured on the tongue.
13. The Row EW Jasper leather tote
A love letter to the woman who does it all, The Row's 'EW Jasper' tote is designed to carry everything from files and an iPad to a cosmetics bag and a pair of flat sandals. It's crafted from leather that's beautifully smooth to the touch yet hardwearing enough to accompany you on years of adventures. Adjust the long side straps to create a boxier shape.
14. Jacquemus Le Petit Panier Soli leather-trimmed raffia tote
Jacquemus revisits its distinctive 'Le Panier Soli' tote in an impossibly sweet 'Petit' size. Hand-woven from raffia and trimmed with light-brown leather, it has space inside your wallet, sunglasses and hand lotion. Carry it by the top handles or shoulder straps.
15. DeMellier + Net Sustain New York midi textured-leather tote
DeMellier's tote draws its inspiration from the architecture and energy of New York City. Crafted from textured-leather, it's threaded with a slender leather strap and detailed with a gold-tone buckle. The interior is lined in black cotton and sized to hold an iPad or small laptop, plus your wallet and phone.
