20 Items You'll Find on Any Fashion Editor's Shopping List

last updated 16 December 2022

I have been an editor at Who What Wear for seven years now and have learned a ton during my time here. While there are many seasoned tricks I now have up my sleeve due to my experience thus far, there is one skill I am particularly proud of, and that is knowing what pieces to buy for a lasting and relevant wardrobe.

Call the aforementioned category basics if you must, but if the past couple of years have taught me anything, it's that basics aren't boring, they are a way of life. They are the lifeblood of a sturdy wardrobe, and below, I have selected 10 relevant yet timeless pieces I know you'll never regret buying. Featuring black ankle boots, perfect carryalls, and even some party-ready pieces, a wardrobe filed with any of the below is a good one; trust me.

Open Edit

Ribbed Tube Top

A tube top is great worn alone with a sleek maxi skirt or layered underneath a heavy jacket.

H&M

Fine-Knit Turtleneck Sweater

You can never have too many thin turtlenecks.

H&M

Heeled Boots

Yes, these are only $50.

Reformation

Trista Jacket

Lady jackets are having a major comeback, and this one is super chic.

Saint Laurent

Embellished Croc-Effect Leather Cardholder

Trust me; investing in a designer cardholder is always worth it.

H&M

90s Boyfriend Jeans

Is this not the perfect fit?

Pixie Market

Yve Maxi Leather Skirt

Leather skirts will always feel relevant in my book, and this one looks insanely expensive.

Coach

Bandit Shoulder Bag

As someone who personally owns this bag, I can assure you you'll get so many compliments on it.

Open Edit

Cammie Slingback Pump

You can't go wrong with a classic slingback.

Proenza Schouler White Label

Double-Breasted Padded Satin Jacket

Satin outerwear is about to be a major trend next year.

Tove

Linn High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans

I hate dark denim and even I love these.

Reformation

Will Oversized Shirt

This is just the right amount of oversized.

Agolde

Recycled Leather Fitted '90s Pants

Editors can't stop talking about these Agolde recycled leather pants.

H&M

Soft Indoor Slippers

Chic house slippers are always a good idea.

Victoria Beckham

Cutout Wrap-Effect Ruched Stretch-Jersey Top

Textured tops like this always make just the right amount of a statement.

Rixo

Kelly Feather-Trimmed Crepe Midi Skirt

I pretty much consider feathers a basic by now and I think you should too.

Bostanten

Satchel Shoulder Bag

No one would ever guess this is only $80.

Gauge81

Asan Strapless Wool-Blend Crepe Mini Dress

Vote "yes" on LBDs.

Skims

Velour Wrap Robe

Last but not least, please treat yourself to a luxe robe this holiday season. You deserve it.

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.