10 Wardrobe Essentials That Make Getting Dressed Easier Than Ever

By InStyle Staff
Updated Apr 05, 2018 @ 5:13 pm
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Adding any one of these 10 versatile closet all-stars will take your outfit to new heights of fabulousness.

From an oversized blazer to statement heels, click through to see the pieces you'll want to help you stand out this spring.

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Button-Down

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Find a go-to button-down shirt that helps you get dressed faster in the morning, whether you're pairing it with a sleek pencil skirt or wearing it with a stirrup legging to Sunday brunch.

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Noticeable Flats

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If you have an event and your feet are begging for a break from stilettos, slip into some extra fancy flats like the ones shown here.

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Bold Cuff

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Decorating your wrist with one of these clean, modern shapes elevates your total look. Make a splash with clothes that have short or ¾-length sleeves—or clasp it over a long-sleeve blouse.

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Patterned Scarf

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Instead of a necklace, try a soft loop of bright, silk fabric to perk up a mundane outfit instantly. It's a fun and simple way to mix prints. Wrap it once or twice around your neck, letting both ends hang loose.

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Eye-Catching Heels

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Make your outfit interesting from the top to the bottom. This pattern allows you to have an outfit, simply by putting on a shoe.

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Oversized Blazer

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It stands out in a sea of traditionally neutral blazers. And unlike its more predictable cousins, an oversized blazer can do fancy (lightly tossed over the shoulders of an evening gown) as easily as it can go casual—with jeans and a T.

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Statement Necklace

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Find a necklace that won't seem too out of place during work hours, but easily can take you from the boardroom to post-work drinks.

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Pleated Skirt

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When so many options for your bottom half are solid basics, kicky printed pleats are unexpected. Try it on with a T or tank in white, gray, or black and finish with a denim jacket.

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Bright Handbag

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A sleek, colorful purse will complement neutrals, brights, or pastels. Just don't match it with clothing in the exact same shade.

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Trench Coat

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A trench coat is a perfect Spring staple. Opt for one in a neutral, like navy blue or khaki and keep it classy.

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