Before starting with seven of the key garments in this matter, it is necessary to define the concept. The wardrobe is made up of a selection of classic garments whose characteristics are considered timeless and unrelated to the passing of time and trends. That is, simple lines, designs that have never gone out of style and, above all, neutral colors. Having a collection that meets these requirements means, among many other things, ensuring an infinite number of different looks every day and having enough resources to combine the trends of the moment in the right way.

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With the theory clear, let's move on to practice. There are many and very diverse existing garments that fit within these parameters, but which ones are really considered wardrobe basics? We recommend seven essentials that, yes or yes, you have to have every autumn-winter from now on. And, remember, always in neutral tones such as beige, black, navy blue, gray or white.

1. White shirt

Although associated with the Parisian wardrobe, the truth is that the white shirt is an unquestionable basic worldwide. Its simple lines, its pristine color and its sober cut make it one of the most versatile garments that exist, and can be integrated into looks of any register as an elegant touch. Try to find a model of your size, whose shoulders match perfectly with yours and can be slightly oversized if that is how it fits your style.

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2. Straight leg jeans

There are many types of pants that parade down the catwalk and later go to the stores, and yet there is only one structure that, for the moment, has never gone out of style: the straight leg. . You will identify it by its leg, which neither widens nor tightens, but rather falls exactly from the waist to the ankle. That is why straight jeans are essential in any good wardrobe, dark denim blue being the most recurrent.

3. Knit dress

Knitwear is very popular in the colder months, but which of them is really the most timeless? Along with the turtleneck sweaters, we are left with the long or midi dresses of said fabric. As with the rest of the garments, these have to come in neutral tones that are easy to combine and that do not end up tiring you. In the same way, the straight lines, the neck to the box or perkins and the long sleeve are much more successful elements when it comes to finding the perfect design.

4. Sailor jumper

That said: knitted jumpers are also included in the selection and, more specifically, the one with sailor stripes. Since Gabrielle Chanel introduced them to the feminine wardrobe, inspired by the official uniforms of the British Navy, they have never disappeared from it. Their timeless quality keeps them unaffected by the passage of time, although there are seasons that are more popular than others. So that yours stays with you for many years, bet on one with a white background and navy blue stripes or, if you prefer, with a black background and white stripes. Both options are full-blown style triumphs.

5. Cotton t-shirt

Black, grey, white, navy blue... You decide the color but what is clear is that a basic cotton t-shirt, with short sleeves and a crew neck. An extra point in favor of which this fashion piece is presumed is that it is so timeless that you can use it at any time of the year (spring, summer, autumn and winter). When temperatures rise, wear it on its own with plenty of bottoms. With the arrival of the cold, it will act as a second layer under any sweater and coat.

6. Suit jacket

An executive cut blazer and some pleated trousers: you don't need anything else to achieve sophisticated and correct looks at any time. In the past it was called a 'men's suit' but the truth is that it is so consolidated in the women's wardrobe that it is now a totally neutral two-piece. Another very positive aspect about this total executive look is that you will not only be investing in one garment, but in two. In this way, you double the combination possibilities with endless pieces and fashion accessories.

7. Long coat

We conclude the list with the quintessential outerwear: a long, three-quarter cut coat, with a lapel collar, slightly structured, and in your favorite neutral color. While black, gray and camel are the most sought after, navy blue and white coats also make it to the list. In addition, its formal aesthetic allows for more trendy details such as, for example, the presence of a dressing-gown belt. Of course, this has to be the same color as the rest of the set, as is the case with raincoats.