wardrobe staples

Whether on trend or not, I’ve always been a trouser girl. I would be semi-ashamed to admit the number I’ve added to my collection over the years, and one of my favorite silhouettes is the pleated pant. There’s nothing better than a…

Photographed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch, September 2019Throughout fashion history, the blazer has evolved into a garment that ranks as a wardrobe’s greatest asset. No longer a component of stuffy, corporate office dress codes, the best blazers…

A prime example of a wardrobe staple that will never go out of style? A classic beige trench coat. Not only is it a quintessential component of the minimalist wardrobe (and part of Vogue’s wardrobe essentials guide for 2022), it’s also an…

The start of a new year is often synonymous with change, whether it’s to improve personal routines, setting and manifesting goals, or even a sartorial shift—a fresh idea about how you’d like to dress for the year ahead. Maybe you’re…

Similar to a great pair of jeans, a classic sneaker, or a basic tee, the white button-up shirt is a wardrobe essential every closet should have. Whether it’s an office-ready Oxford dress shirt, a relaxed button-up, or a more inventive take…

Photographed by Craig McDean, Vogue, July 2002Everyone should have at least one pair of casual trainers in their wardrobe because a classic, no-frills style is truly the best sneaker look for women. Some silhouettes, like Chuck Taylor All…

As is often the case with “milestone” birthdays, there’s no shortage of advice out there about what you should have achieved by the time you turn thirty. From how much money you should have in your savings account to the label on your…

Picking out the perfect pair of white sneakers takes some strategy—like most fashion staples, there is an overwhelming number of trendy riffs on the style. Who can forget the time when Stan Smiths peeked out from underneath every street…

Photographed by John Edmonds, Vogue, September 2020There’s nothing better than slipping into a cashmere sweater on a chilly fall morning or winter day. It is sweater weather, after all! Their soothing softness might be the extra dose of…

Consider this a formal apology to the maxi skirt: I’m sorry I’ve maligned you all these years. Truth is, growing up in Texas in the late 2000s, I had just seen too many bad takes on the style. Remember those billowing turquoise and coral…