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As the new year approaches, the PORTER fashion team has been considering closet essentials – or, more precisely, which ones we ought to have in our arsenal to see us through 2020 in style.

Every discerning dresser knows that the backbone of a great closet is a perfectly cut blazer. Of course, black is the default choice for many people, but there are equally wearable alternatives. Take Petar Petrov’s rusty red design. Impactful enough to make a statement, yet subtle enough to work with virtually everything in your existing wardrobe, this chic single-breasted jacket promises to enliven all-black outfits, elevate everyday denim and put a directional spin on your nine-to-five look – simply finish with Alighieri’s molten-gold earrings for a faultless desk-to-dinner solution.

Another failsafe piece that belongs in every woman’s closet? A cozy sweater – and no one does wish-list-worthy knitwear quite like Joseph. An oversized camel turtleneck looks just as good bundled under a beautiful winter coat as it does layered over a diaphanous dress and finished with 1064 Studio’s elevated shell necklace during the summer months.

If it’s the perfect day bag you’ve been searching for – a struggle we know well – look no further than Chloé’s two-tone bucket bag. Capacious enough for your everyday essentials, this ’70s-inspired piece is sure to add a pop of color and joy to every look your pair it with.

Finally, when it comes to essentials that are practical and get your pulse racing, you can’t do much better than a butter-soft leather jacket. Cult label Khaite’s ’80s-inspired design is a trophy piece of the highest order. Of course, you can shrug it on over everything from floral dresses to tailored pants but, for a chic take on beatnik style, we recommend you go for leather on leather, pairing it with a turtleneck and Tibi’s cropped culottes.

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