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When it comes to building your wardrobe, be sure to start with the basics, year-round. After all, a skyscraper doesn't exactly come to fruition with just the penthouse apartment. And yes, your wardrobe is just like the most magnificent of skyscrapers. So, before you go jumping on the latest of runway trends, make sure that you have a strong (and chic!) base to build upon. That means the perfect leather jacket, straight-leg jeans that feel like a second skin, and a little black dress you want to wear morning, noon, and night. And that's just the beginning.
Ahead, find our ultimate list of classic pieces every stylish girl needs to own — and learn a little about all those fashion icons who helped them along as they fought to secure their spots as true style essentials.