As Yves Saint Laurent said,

Fashions fade but style is eternal.

And style is what you must keep in your closet. From the seasoned fashionista to the style-clueless, there are things a woman shouldn’t live without. Seriously, these aren’t just the can’t-live-without items – they are THE shouldn’t-live-without pieces!

So all you stylish women who live, breathe, eat and sleep fashion, pay attention:

1. A Classic Men’s White Shirt

Men say that nothing looks sexier than a woman in a man’s shirt. It may just be their testosterone talking, but this is true. There is something about a woman in a masculine shirt that looks amazingly sexy.

Be sure to pair it with something feminine – sexy jeans, skirt, high heels… you’ll surely rock this look. Well, if it’s good enough for Julia Roberts, Audrey Hepburn, Sharon Stone, then it’s good enough for us!

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2. Cashmere Cardigan

Worn over a dress, tank top, jeans or skirt – cashmere cardigan is the ultimate cover-up. For a sexier look, choose a more closely fitted cardigan and wear it alone like Marilyn Monroe.

3. Trench Coat

A stylish trench coat is classic and goes a long way – and it goes with everything. You can wear it everywhere, from work to parties. You can even wear it on top of your little black dress and head out to the opera or theater.

4. Denim

As Yves Saint Lauren aspires: “I have often said that I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal and simplicity – all I hope for in my clothes”. Need I say more? With the perfect shoes, you’ll look simply stunning!

5. Man’s Classic Watch

Big, oversized watches are in fashion right now. Girlfriends have been known to raid their boyfriend’s closet for that classic must-have – men’s classic watch. This does not go out of style. They’re timeless classics which you can share with your man.