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Wardrobe Essentials Every Woman Needs

by Nicky Deam

Hey you, yes you, the one in the bathing suit. Pre-Fall collections are hitting stores now, which means it’s time you start planning that fall wardrobe of yours. To help streamline the process, here’s 4 essential pieces from Rachel’s pre-fall collection that go on sale today exclusively on Gilt. As if that weren’t enough, we’re also showing you how to style each piece in a chic and simple way. It’s basically the only Pre-Fall checklist you’ll need, and you can do it all from the comfort of your sun lounger.

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Shop The Essentials

Trench Coat

The frayed tweed and leather sleeves give the classic style a downtown spin. Equally perfect for throwing over a cocktail dress in the evening or pairing with a white shirt and jeans when running errands.

Style It With

Play off the black and white tweed in the jacket and opt for sleek jeans and a loose, sporty tank. Finish with pointed-toe slingbacks and a structured bag.

Shift Dress

A classic shift dress never goes out of style. Layer this printed version under a blazer while the weather is still warm, then over tights and a black turtleneck come fall.

Style It With

Put a polished spin on '60s-chic by pairing the mod shift with a white jacket, leather backpack, flat sandals and cat-eye glasses.

Leather Jacket

The quintessential transitional jacket looks fresh in bright white. Wear in late summer with denim cutoffs and a tee, then team with all black when temperatures start to drop.

Style It With

An edgy motorcycle jacket looks great with ladylike separates. Try pairing yours with a knitted, graphic pencil skirt, cropped sweater and fun accessories.

Little Black Dress

The perfect little black dress; versatile, chic and effortless. Pair with heels and chandelier earrings for date night, or ankle boots and a biker jacket for a girl's night out.

Style It With

A little black dress provides the perfect canvas for experimenting with accessories. Why not mix a tortoiseshell clutch, sleek, gold jewelry, and tough-girl pumps?