I'm a fashion editor and these are the 13 things I always have in my capsule wardrobe

Shirting will always be a wardrobe staple, but few are more timeless and more wearable than a classic powder blue iteration. Just as chic worn with a pair of wide-leg or straight-leg jeans as they are tucked into high-rise tailored trousers, worn loosely over a charcoal tracksuit bottom or even open atop swimwear on the beach, a classic button-down shirt rarely not a good idea.

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If you don't already own a trench coat, then you're about to make your most life-changing purchase. A perfect layering piece worn atop a thick knitted jumper or cardigan in winter, a button-down shirt in the office or a simple slip in summer, they're one of the hardest-working pieces in any wardrobe.

This is an obvious one. Jeans will forever be a wardrobe staple, with only the silhouette and depth of colour varying in line with trends. A gently loose-leg shape in a dark-wash will never not be a classic.

No matter how put-together you are, everyone finds themselves falling for the allure of a pair of comfy white sneakers every now and then. That doesn't mean you always have to opt for the obvious, more popular iterations, though. Even a limited drop fashion trainer like these New Balance x Miu Miu kicks could be a key staple in this neutral colourway.

Silver jewellery is having a real moment right now, but there's always been something about yellow gold that I can't let go of. So why not mix? Whether you're into slimline pieces or bolder ones, stock up on just a handful that you can wear every day for the foreseeable.

Tops are rarely seasonless, but one super useful transitional buy in this arena is a classic knit. A high-neck will never go out of style, while skipping the prints and opting for tones that can be both dressed up and down is the best way to ensure maximum wear.

Quiet luxury and The Row brought back the minimalist work bag, and there are few more tempting than those by Manu Atelier. Perfect for stuffing full of all those non-essential essentials (read: 5 lip balms and 4 half-empty packs of chewing gum), it'll make carting your laptop to and from the office every day a far more enjoyable experience.

A chic, high-quality wool coat is an indisputable outerwear wardrobe staple – particularly when you live in the UK – and they don't come much better than Toteme's oversized styles. They crop up every winter on all your favourite style stars, so you know it's a certified timeless buy.

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If you've ever been for dinner and frozen whilst waiting for your cab in a slip dress or a vest and a pair of jeans then it's time to welcome an oversized blazer into your life. It'll prove invaluable for (approx.) 99% of your looks.

While they may have had a particularly huge moment last summer, flat shoes will always be a part of a woman's wardrobe, from loafers to ballet flats. Instead of a plain style, one of my most-worn staples is actually a pair of knitted crochet ballerinas as I find they really elevate even a simple denim and crew neck white t-shirt outfit.

There's something about a little black dress that defies pretty much all fashion ‘rules’. Appropriate – dressed up or down – for all manner of occasions, they're one of those pieces you can wear and re-wear for years without ever growing tired. Go for one with one distinctive aspect (like the fringed material of this one). That way, it'll always stand out without you ever growing tired of it.

A solid pair of tall brown boots will never go out of style, especially ones with a pointed toe, low heel and wider calf so you can easily wear them under dresses or with slim leg trousers tucked in.

It doesn't take much to make me fall for a handbag, but this classic mini number with gold hardware from Mansur Gavriel has my heart. The perfect balance of timeless simplicity with statement accents, it's one of those pieces that you'll reach for time and time again that'll work well with just about any evening look.

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