I’ve always favored Classic wardrobe pieces over any other. The ‘closet essentials’ tend to be the pieces I reach for over any trendy item I own which tells me to skip the crop top and choker and stick to my delicate gold necklace and simple day dresses. If I’m ever in a rut and can’t think of an exciting outfit to wear, I always know I can look pulled together in 5 minutes with this combination: denim jacket, black dress, sneakers. Works like a charm. 

Dress: Urban Outfitters (old, similar here). Jacket: Madewell. Sneakers: Converse. Purse: Chloe. Watch: Chanel. Lipstick: Nars ‘Heat Wave’

The best part about every piece in this outfit is that it can be swapped out for just about anything and still work. A leather jacket would do the trick, a bright sundress, a pair of wedges, black sandals-nothing could screw this up! It’s taken a while but I’ve finally built up the wardrobe staples to make getting dressed with two kids an absolute breeze. Plus, when I throw on some red lipstick it looks like I’ve spent the entire morning getting ready. Ha!

Without further adieu, here is the foolproof outfit kit.

Black Day Dress:

Denim Jacket:

White Sneakers: