It doesn’t get more classic than a white blouse, jeans, and black pumps, but we’ll admit that even the best basics could use an upgrade from time to time. After all, the key to chic, effortless style is in the details. To breathe new life into your uniform, take a few tips from Marta Cygan, above, and slash the hems of your vintage jeans or buy a vintage-inspired pair with raw edges. Then invest in a new shirt with extra-long cuffs—all the better to leave them artfully unbuttoned—and slip into some razor-sharp black pumps. Additional accessories not required. Shop the look with our picks below.
Le Bon Marché x The Webster Coperni Femme shirt
US $570; AED/SAR 2,094
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Amo jeans
US $255; AED/SAR 937
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Aperlaï shoes
US $860; AED/SAR 3,159
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—Emily Farra, Style.com