When some asks me what are some classic pieces that they should have in their wardrobe I always say a blazer, a great pair of jeans, a little black dress, and a white shirt.

White shirts are timeless and goes with everything. They can be worn as layering pieces under a blazer or over a t-shirt. The following styles are classing and must-haves for a woman’s wardrobe now.

classic white blouses

Dorothy Perkins white top
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Zara shirt
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While all of these shirts can be paired with just about anything, The Classic is best when paired with a pencil skirt or slim fitting trousers and a blazer for a chic work look. The pussy bow blouse is great for printed pants or pants in a bold color. The tunic would look great with jeans for a weekend look or leggings if you are just running errands.

What do you all wear your classic white tops with?

The final looks

My schedule has been pretty hectic lately and I wanted to make sure I posted 12 looks without losing your interest. So in this post you will see an additional nine looks. I created looks that show a variety of styles. With the skinny jeans set, you have looks that can go for an after five event if you want a feminine yet masculine touch. You have boho inspired looks with bowler hats and fringe bags. You also get to see how to layer pieces. Layering is a great technique if you want to find ways to get more use out of your clothes. Layer a white button up shirt or a denim shirt over your favorite t-shirt or tank. This will instantly change the look of your outfit.

Four looks with four essential items

For my second set I focused on the skater skirt. These looks can be done with mini skirts, body con skirts, maxi skirts or even pencil skirts. The only type of skirt I would be hesitant to try these looks with is a midi skirt.

1 Skater Skirt 3 Looks

The last and final set features two simple looks using a sheath dress. The first look is wearing the sheath dress alone with a pair of pumps. This look is great for day or night. To show that you mean business at work, pair it with a blazer, which is also another timeless staple. The last look is pretty fun. Again I just paired a shirt over the sheath dress to create the look. This style of dress is so versatile. It can be worn as a stand alone item or pair it with your favorite t-shirt, cardigan, or button up shirt to show that the dress can be styled as a separate also.

Day to Night Looks with Sheath Dresses

With this series, I wanted to show you all that as long as you have the essentials in your wardrobe, you can create a multitude of looks. Never splurge on trends, and you should never have a closet full of trendy items. Stick with the basics to create classic and timeless looks. Add certain trends, not all, for a more fun look and also a look that defines your personality.

Click here for look #1 and here for look #s 2 and 3

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You can wear the sweater exactly how the model is wearing it with a pair of black pants and if you want to add a touch of glam, just put on a black faux fur vest and you will have a luxe look instantly.

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