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“I’ve always thought of the T-shirt as the Alpha and Omega of the fashion alphabet.” – Giorgio Armani
Who is a modern woman?
- She works, may not have a 9-5 job but is doing something
- Is tech savvy
- Is confident
- Is versatile
- On the go
- Multi-tasks
- Loves to look good
- Knows how to get the best fashion deals
Just like the foundation of a house, staple fashion and style pieces create the mother-board for the modern woman’s wardrobe. Once you can get this area right, dressing for work, that power business meeting, drinks with the girls, dinner etc. will be a lot much easier. From luxury to high-street, regardless of your style choices, these pieces will give your closet the solid base it needs.
1. Fitted Black Pants
The versatility and importance of a solid pair of black fitted pants in your wardrobe can never be overemphasized. First, black is the color to wear, it is always trendy. Invest in a good pair and dress your pants up with a chic blouse and heels or dress down with a tee-shirt and flats, it goes all the way.
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2. White Shirt
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Nothing says modern, powerful woman like a really good white shirt. The beauty is, you can wear it with anything – a skirt, pair of slacks, jeans or even leggings- and have the classic look. The key here is to invest in a really good white shirt that won’t lose its essence after a few wears.
3. Perfectly fitted Jeans
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Whether they are skinny, cropped, distressed, flared or bootcut, you can never go wrong with a pair of jeans that make your butt look good. Dress them up by throwing on a blazer or dress down with a pair of sneakers or flat sandals.
4. The Perfect Blazer
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Every woman should own at least one blazer that makes her feel like a boss babe. When you are packing for a trip, regardless of how casual, throw a blazer into your luggage. You never know when you might need it for that impromptu meeting or event. A blazer is to fashion as Messi is to football, it always comes through! If you can have just one, start with black and build up from there.
5. Great Sunglasses
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Protect your eyes from the harsh UV rays and look fabulous whilst doing that with a chic and nicely fitting pair of sunglasses. Whether you are in your 20s, 30s, 40s, or 70s, a modern woman needs at least a pair of really nice sunglasses.
6. Strappy Sandals
If shoes get nominated for the Oscars, these ankle strap sandals would be a popular winner. With designs from Prada to Saint Laurent and more, just about every celebrity (Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria etc.) on and off the red carpet has at least a pair of strappy sandals. The fact that they can be worn with virtually anything makes them golden! Jeans, skirts, shorts or dresses you name it!
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Tip: Get your strappy sandals in nude color for versatility. Nude shoes have a way of looking expensive no matter the cost. Every modern woman needs a couple of nude accessories in her wardrobe.
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