It’s always difficult to know what clothing has longevity as fashion is so fickle! There are some pieces, however, that shout reliability and endurance and should take space in your wardrobe.
Don’t think of long-lasting essentials as a grudge buy, they can still be fun and functional and you don’t always have to pay a fortune to get items that work.
THE LBD We all need a little black dress for those ‘just-in-case’ moments when you’re required to look super hot in an instant. I love the belt dress from Witchery as it’s super feminine and not your standard black strapless piece. It’s a great price too! 1: Structured Belt Dress AU$109.95 from Witchery
TIMELESS NECKLACE Meadowlark does beautiful jewellery, and its mini Diamond Pendant is no exception. A gorgeous simple silver pendant is incredibly timeless and will be an outfit fave for years. 2: Mini Diamond Pendant $180.00 from Meadowlark
SHOPPERS BAG We all need a great carry bag to lug our lives around in. Girls need big bags and there’s nothing wrong with that! Our find from the Warehouse is seriously stylish with the cute contrast inner adding to its appeal. Find a bag that ticks all your boxes and one that feels good on your shoulder – after all it’ll spend a lot of time there! 3: Double Zip Flap Handbag $49.99 from The Warehouse
ALL PURPOSE BOOTS Everyone needs a pair of heels that’ll work with almost everything. Ankle boots are great as they flirt with both winter and summer. Anything that goes from winter to summer is a great purchase. These ankle boots from Number One Shoes have a not-to-high heel and a hint of fashion appeal with it’s cute button detailing. And as always with Number One value for money is on their side. 4: Button Ankle Boot $39.99 from Number One Shoes
LOOSE FIT SINGLETS Loose-fit, slouchy singlets are key for warmth but also for layering – a style that’s very hot now, and will continue to be so this Summer. You can’t have enough loose-fit long-line singlets as you’ll find so many ways to mix and match them with your entire wardrobe. 5: Relaxed fit Basic Singlet AU$12.00 from Supre
INVEST IN DENIM If you’re able to, spend money on a quality pair of jeans. Jeans are a personal purchase and every brand will look and fit differently on different people, so shop around. My two fave brands are Nobody and Ksubi. Both are on the higher end of the scale price-wise, but they boast serious longevity with the denim getting better with time. For an all purpose jean, look for a nice fitting boot cut with a mid to high rise. Skinny’s may be in fashion, but they aren’t for everyone. You can’t go wrong with a good boot cut. 6: Nobody Slim Bootleg Jeans $284.00 from My Catwalk
RED LIPPY Classic red lippy has wide appeal and can look sassy, sexy and sophisticated all at the same time. Revlon’s latest release not only satisfies our red hunger, but it also has longevity on your lips. The new ColourStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick is super comfy to wear and doesn’t budge when you sip your vino! Enough said – where do I buy it?... 7: Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick in Top Tomato $29.00 from Revlon
