Fashion Basics You Need

There are a few clothing/accessory items you should have. These are the basics you can build the rest of your wardrobe around, and these are the few things where quality really counts. Everything else falls into two categories: the items you will wear for at least 2 or so years and should have some quality and the items that will be worn for only as season or so, meaning that cost is more important.
Anyway, back to the fundamental basics.

1) A black high-heel.
Get one that you can pair with anything - a somewhat formal cocktail dress,
a pantsuit, a casual outfit.

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2) A nude (beige) high-heel.
 

In theory, the same concepts apply here that you read about under 1, only thing is, there are some things you just can't wear black shoes with, like a fun, flirty cocktail dress is a light color.
You see nude pumps very often on the red carpet and on celebrities as well, proving that they are indeed a must-have. Besides, now you can copy a star's style even better.
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3) A dark-wash jean that suits you (without any holes or tears)

I can't really add a picture here because there are so many different jean cuts: boyfriend, skinny jeans, flared, boot-cut, and so on. There are three main points: make it a dark wash but stay away from black, also, this is not the time for destroyed denim so absolutely no cuts, holes, rips, tears, dirt, whatever, and last, you should look good and feel good wearing it.

4) A transformable little black dress

Any kind of shorter dress that you can change up a little to match the situation: pair it with a blazer for a more business-look, add a black belt for a more formal outfit, try a long, dangly necklage with a pair of semi-see through, polka-dotted black tights for a great girl's night out look. Little black dresses can be magically transformed for any kind of situation.

5) A fun cocktail dress

Pick out a fun cocktail dress in a color/design you like and wear it with your nude heels. You can go for a bright color you love, you can go for gold/black mixes for an edgier look, and the cut is entirely up to you. Just avoid anything too 'business-y'. Not saying that you can't buy a business-y dress, just that that shouldn't be confused with this.

All right people, that's all for now. Please note that things like blazers, subtle cardigans, pencil skirts, thin brown belts and such aren't included because they're part of a different collection of pieces that are recommended. That list should be coming out soon and will probably be split up into two or more parts.
Anyway, I'd love it if you'd comment, so please do!