Forever

These sensible wardrobe investments will see you through anything from the psychedelic rage to the monochrome craze, even global recession

In the highly erratic world of fashion nothing is as constant as change. By the time you’ve figured out fall’s colours it’s already time to stock up for spring summer and just when you’ve picked up the season’s ‘it’ bag you realize it doesn’t exactly go with anything you already have in your wardrobe. While experimentation with trends is fun, investing in these classic pieces will ensure you stay stylish not just today but well after even all of this season’s hottest trends have faded into oblivion

1 The LBD
Invest in a Little Black Dress today and wear it five years from now and you will still turn heads. Little or ‘not so little’ (even maxi versions of the dress work great) a versatile classic that is definitely not going to exit the fashion scene anytime soon.

2 White button down shirt
A crisp, well-cut white shirt is a constant in most of the world’s best dressed men and women’s wardrobes.

3 Aviators
Popularised by the movie Top Gun in the 80’s, they have been around for quite a while now. The reason every guy should own a pair is, irrespective of your face shape you will always find a pair that looks great on you.

4 Dark wash jeans
The classic dark wash is a must have for both men and women. With just one pair that fits well you can effortlessly pull off a minimum of five different looks.

5 Black dress pants
They may never make a statement on their own but can multitask like no other garment. Boardroom/bar/barbeque/night club/fat days they work for all occasions and all seasons.

6 Black Dress Shoes
The unmistakable staple of a gentleman’s wardrobe. Dress up with polished loafers or choose a slip on style in relaxed leather for casual occassions

7 Chiffon saris
Lithe, modern and perfectly reflecting the spirit of the emancipated woman of today chiffon saris are everything that the traditional nine yards were never meant to be. Embellished or underplayed, they will never get dated.

8 Sports Jacket
In a solid colour like black, navy blue or brown because patterns can fade in and out. Sports jackets have a slightly more relaxed fit when compared to blazers

9 Pumps
Shoes that require no fastening or lacing, as the foot could be slipped into them. A good pair of pumps with towering heels will see you through many seasons to come

10 Short kurti
When designer Monisha Jaising cut the length of the kurta, little did we expect that it would soon acquire cult status. Frequent attempts to write off the humble garment as ‘so last year’ have failed because of its high comfort factor and flaw concealing benefits.