Brooks Brothers white shirt

 

Kelly, Oprah's show stylist, reveals the top 10 classic items every woman should have in her closet. Use these key pieces to build your wardrobe, and you'll have a closet full of outfits that are always in style.

1. A Crisp White Shirt

The perfect white shirt can take you anywhere. Try Brooks Brothers no-iron cotton shirt (BrooksBrothers.com ).
Black pencil skirt

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2. Black Pencil Skirt

This figure-flattering skirt can be paired with countless items in your closet to create an instantly polished look.
Cashmere cardigan

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3. Lightweight Cashmere Cardigan

Get them in both long and short cuts, and they'll carry you through the seasons. Kelly is a fan of the cardigans by Vince (Vince.com), J.Crew (JCrew.com) and Club Monaco (ClubMonaco.com ).
Jeans

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4. Dark Wash Jeans

Find a pair that fits you great, and you'll be able to dress them up or down. Just avoid distressed washes with whiskers!
Black pants

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5. Slim Black Pants

Like the pencil skirt, a pair of well-fitting black pants instantly creates a polished look.
Little black dress

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6. Little Black Dress

Change up your go-to black dress with fun accessories, and you'll never be bored.
Flat shoes

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7. Comfortable, Stylish Flats

Step away from the clunky gym sneakers! Stylish flats are worth the splurge if you wear them every day.
Pajamas

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8. Cute Pajamas

It's easy to get into the habit of wearing old, oversize T-shirts to bed, but this is one of the simplest changes you can make. She loves the pajama sets at Target (Target.com ).
Undergarments

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9. The Right Undergarments

Well-fitting, figure-flattering undergarments are the foundation of every outfit. What did we do before Spanx?
Khaki pants

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10. Khaki Pants

Khakis are great multiseason staples that are affordable and easy to update. If you don't have a great pair in your closet yet, Kelly suggests Gap (Gap.com ).

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