7 Classic Pieces to Add to Your 2024 Wish List
4 min readThere are plenty of 2024 trends to get excited about, but personally, it’s always the more classic pieces that linger in my mind. A perfect-fitting pair of jeans, for example, or an artfully tailored blazer that looks like it should hang in a museum. And right now, there are seven items in particular which I’ve either worn non-stop or have eagerly added to my wish list.
Most trends are transient by nature, but some pieces have been in circulation for decades, making them a wise investment if you’re planning on updating your wardrobe. We’re halfway through 2024, so there’s no better time to evaluate the gaps in your closet and add clothing and accessories which will make getting dressed easier—and more satisfying. Prioritising versatility and honing in on the styles you already wear a tonne is one way to ensure you always feel like the chicest version of yourself. For me, this means pressing pause on trends (however hard this may be) and making sure the foundations are in place first.
With that, the following six categories are where I’ll be focusing my shopping energy this season. I know that each will be a worthwhile purchase that I’ll still wear in two, five and ten years’ time. From the simple dress style I reach for daily to the fail-safe blouse that I always fall back on, take a look at the classic pieces below.
1. Silk Blouse
Style Notes: For dinner parties and date nights, a silk or satin blouse is an elegant option that can easily be chucked on with jeans. I already own one, but given how frequently I reach for it, I plan on picking up another soon.
Shop Silk Blouses:
Dôen
Freyda Broderie Anglaise-Trimmed Silk-Satin Blouse
This is the style I’m coveting most right now.
Reformation
Jeremiah Silk Top
ANINE BING
Eliana Silk-Satin Halterneck Top
Just add a black slip skirt and slingbacks.
Lilysilk
Tie-Detailed Silk Blouse
Made from hypoallergenic and wrinkle-resistant silk.
2. Linen Trousers
Style Notes: Linen trousers are a staple in my wardrobe every single year. Now, there are so many iterations out there, from classic neutral styles to stripes and bold hues.
Shop Linen Trousers:
The perfect affordable pair.
COS
Wide-Leg Linen Drawstring Trousers
Arket
Linen Drawstring Trousers
FAITHFULL
Ida Linen Wide-Leg Pants
Faithfull does linen pieces so well.
3. Pearl-Adorned Jewellery
Style Notes: They say diamonds are forever, but I’m convinced pearls are just as enduring. Choker-style pearl necklaces are one of the most timeless trends of the year, alongside hoop earrings featuring this sophisticated stone.
Shop Pearl Jewellery:
Lily & Roo
Gold Large Pearl Necklace
A unique piece you’ll cherish for years to come.
Arket
Gold-Plated Pearl Bracelet
All our editors rate Arket’s jewellery.
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Freshwater Pearl Hoops
Pacharee
Prado Gold-Plated Pearl Necklace
This is basically a work of art.
4. White Dress
Style Notes: Arguably the most versatile item you can own, the white dress is a summer staple we all keep coming back to. With the ability to be dressed down with ballet flats or trainers for casual days or up with mules for more formal events, this is a piece you won’t regret investing in.
Shop White Dresses:
MATTEAU
+ Net Sustain Gathered Organic Cotton Midi Dress
Add a basket bag and tan mules and you’re set for the summer.
ALIGNE
Gabriella Short Sleeve Broderie Dress
A versatile item that you can wear to the office or out with friends.
Nobodys Child
White Fitted A-Line Marina Midi Dress
This is at the top of my summer wishlist.
Reformation
Cherise Linen Dress
Maxi dresses will never go out of style.
5. Burgundy Bag
Style Notes: Bright red was the colour of 2023, but for 2024, burgundy has become an unexpected frontrunner. I was already planning to add a merlot- or ruby-hued bag to my collection, so this is music to my ears.
Shop Burgundy Bags:
Bottega Veneta
Sardine With Chain
Bottega Veneta bags are always worth the investment.
Reformation
Medium Vittoria Tote Bag
Large enough for all your essentials, and more.
Loewe
Paseo Leather Shoulder Bag
Melie Bianco
The Brigitte Woven Faux-Leather Shoulder Bag
The perfect on-the-go accessory.
6. Camel Trench
Style Notes: Camel trenches are the ideal layering piece thanks to their versatility. Make it work at the weekend with your leggings and trainers, layer it over a midi dress for an event, or take it with you on a night out. It always works!
Shop Camel Trenches:
Toteme
Signature Trench Khaki
Wear this over everything.
John Lewis ANYDAY
Longline Trench Coat
A gorgeous high-street number.
& Other Stories
Crinkle-Effect Trench Coat
The lapels and sleeves on this coat are spectacular.
BURBERRY
Kensington Long Organic Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat
You can’t go wrong with a Burberry trench.
7. Longline Waistcoats
Style Notes: Waistcoats are timeless, but they’re definitely having a moment right this year. Wear yours with jeans, like Anna, trousers or a skirt.
Shop Longline Waistcoats:
ALIGNE
Leo Linen Waistcoat
Aligne’s waistcoats are iconic.
Whistles
Lottie Pinstripe Waistcoat
This pinstripe style feels like the perfect balance between classic and trend-led.
A tie-front style will also work hard in your capsule wardrobe.
Reformation
Aspen Linen Top
White looks lovely with dark-wash denim or brights.
This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
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