It's Never Old...Its Just Waiting to Be Reworn

Anyone with an ounce of fashion sense knows that great pieces never really go out of style....these pieces can be paired with the latest trend and often on the trend chart themselves. That said, there is a method to identifying and purchasing these timeless pieces that will be worn again and again. Let's look at these pieces shall we?

Trench Coats
Investing in a classic trench coat is absolutely the way to go ladies. The trench coat has been reinvented countless times but nothing is hotter than the traditional double-breasted trench coat that can be kept current with choice of belt or by lengthening/shortening it. What does mean for us modern-day fashionistas? It means buy from Theory and not Old Navy. Now, before I piss of some financially-challenged lady out there...I'm not saying that Old Navy is bad, I own a T or two from there myself but, you have to be willing to pay for a nice trench coat (nicer ones fit well and are often lined), if you would like to keep it for years and have it still be a relevant piece.

Black Slacks
This should be a no-brainer but, there are still women who insist on purchasing cheap black slacks - only to wonder why they've turned that hideous shade of gray or indigo. If you don't pay for any other pair of slacks you wear...please, please, please buy a nice pair of lightweight wool black slacks. If the fabric is nice, then it won't pile or discolor. I learned this the hard way - thinking I could get away with the $78.00 dollar pair from the Gap. At the very minimum, buy a nicer pair from Banana Republic or JCrew. You'll be out of roughly $130 dollars but you'll have a piece of mind and some semblance of a decent pair black slacks.

Black Pumps
If you can afford to...put down the Nine West pair and pick up the Manolo's or at the bare minimum Kenneth Cole pumps. Provided you pick up a timeless pair, you can ideally have this pump for a few years. The nice thing about nice pumps is that they often have a leather sole that any good shoe cobbler can replace (need be). One Caveat: If the shoe hurts (even mildly), then put them down - don't know about you but, I'm not willing to get corns, bunions and other foot ailments for the sake Choo, Blahik or anyone else.

Denim
Now I'm a stickler for designer denim: Rock & Republic, True Religion Jeans, Serfontaine, Joe Jeans and all others but, if your pockets does not allow for the purchase of aforementioned brands then invest in great - fitting denim and not pairs with Cats, Apples and other silly things branded on them. This rule should definitely apply if you are over over the age of 23! Stores like Club Monaco, Arden B, and Gap are great places to pick up a stylish pair of denim jeans that don't scream cheap! A great pair of jeans can be just as timeless a trench coat. Heed this advice ladies...I wouldn't stir you off on this one.

Boots
Last but certainly not least are boots. I can attest to this one as well having once purchased a pair of cheap black boots. All I can say is Splurge, Splurge, Splurge! In all my years of shopping, I have found that more often than not the classy pair of black, espresso, and camel-colored boots are pricey. And that's for a reason - these boots will carry through more fall and winter seasons than Britney can go through wigs! The cheap boots will often have more bells and whistles on them and most certainly assure that you look stupid the following winter when they are no longer stylish!


Just thought you girls should know...

With Style,
Ms. Fashion Know-How