LUCY'S CLOSET STAPLES

dark rinse trouser cut jeans
casual pair jeans
white straight leg jeans or capris
crisp white blouse, preferably non iron
black pencil skirt
black sheath dress
black tights
black pantsuit
blazer to dress up or down
heather grey shirt to tuck into jeans, a skirt...
statement necklace
diamond stud earrings
wristwatch
pashmina or everyday scarf light enough for summer
black high heels
nude high heels
wool winter coat
the classic trenchcoat
everyday flats or driving mocs
evening heels -- eyecatching but comfortable

Past the above, it's good to start introducing splashes of color to your wardrobe. Think silk summer blouses you can wear under cashmere cardigans in the winters in purples and greens. Or a bright leather statement belt that somehow goes with everything. Pink shoes.

Of course, my own closet looks nothing like this. I have three or four of things I don't even wear. The bolded selections are what I need but don't have in my closet.