Spending time indoors this winter, you may find yourself reorganizing and purging through your wardrobe. Why not simplify things with a solid foundation of fail-safe pieces? From the perfect pair of high-waisted jeans to reinvented blazers, made to be worn jewellery and classic timepieces, we’ve rounded up 16 versatile items that will last a lifetime and are guaranteed to be at the top of your outfit rotation. Think of these as the building blocks to your 2020 wardrobe.

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Products mentioned: York Coat, Reformation, $505; Breaker Booties, Acne Studios, $690; Fem Hi Straight Denim, Helmut Lang, $380; Zap Belt, Isabel Marant, $170; Lupita Suede Mules, Amina Muaddi, $615; Lyn Knit Cashmere, Regina Pyo, $854; Gold-tone Bangle, Balenciaga, $450; Gold Vermeli Hoops, Sophie Buhai, $325; Cotton Shirt, Gucci, mytheresa.com, $861; Madame Wool & Cashmere-blend Coat, Max Mara, mytheresa.com, $4,098; Ballerina Leather Flat, Loewe, mytheresa.com, $983; Sylvie 1969 Handle Bag, Gucci, $4,725; Belize Sweater Dress, Le Kasha, $1,443; Square-Frame Tortoiseshell Sunglasses, Loewe, net-a-porter.com, $360; Cancun Vegan Leather Blazer, Nanushaka, net-a-porter.com, $585; Panthère de Cartier watch, Cartier, $47,600.

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Core Wardrobe Essentials Every Woman Should Have

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