Beautiful Basics & Fashionable Fundamentals: 7

Now, remember us talking about the jacket with the shoulder pads earlier in the week? That may be a fashion no no, but there is space for fashion basics in the outerwear category. After all, you have to stay warm, don’t you?

Believe it or not, one style fundamental is the denim jacket. Now, bring your mind back from the 80s, we are not talking about some atrocious acid washed affair. Rather, a dark wash jacket with a slimming fit will do you just fine.

Cropped jackets are now qualified as classic pieces as well. Coco Chanel made it famous, and by now it is here to stay. Look for a traditional tweed or a solid color.

And finally, we have the black cashmere wrap, a definite staple for fall and winter — although these days you can see it being worn all year round.