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    The Essentials

    Welcome to The Essentials, our weekly series highlighting a must-have classic, key to building a timeless, pulled-together closet.

    The Essentials

    Welcome to The Essentials, our weekly series highlighting a must-have classic, key to building a timeless, pulled-together closet.

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    woman wearing Fair Isle sweater overlayed with white text reading The Essentials

    Fair Isle Sweaters: The Ultimate in Cozy-Chic

    The fairest of them all.

    • woman wearing a beige sweater dress with text The Esssentials overlayed in white

      Sweater Dresses to Cozy Up In

      Simple, but effective.

      By Emma Childs

    • woman wearing a blue cable knit sweater and white skirt overlayed by text "the essentials"

      The 13 Best Cable Knit Sweaters to Cozy Up In

      These soft colorways and snuggly fabrics are perfect for chilly weather.

      By Sara Holzman

    • A woman wearing a heavy wool sweater. Overlaid text reads, "The Essentials"

      Wool Sweaters to Cozy Up In

      Your warmest winter essential just got that much more essential.

      By Sara Holzman

    • woman wearing turtleneck sweater overlayed with the words the essentials

      Turtlenecks to Last You Season After Season

      Your favorite winter basic just got a lot less basic.

      By Emma Childs

    • woman carrying a leather tote bag overlayed with white letters reading The Essentials

      Leather Totes to Toss Everything Into

      The unsung heroine of your bag collection.

      By Brooke Knappenberger

    • a woman wearing a puffer jacket overlayed with the text the essentials

      Puffer Jackets That'll Keep You Warm No Matter What

      The cold never bothered me anyway.

      By Emma Childs

    • cashmere sweater

      A Cashmere Sweater Is a Wardrobe Must-Have

      Cashmere is the G.O.A.T. (get it?) of attainable luxury.

      By Emma Childs

    • A woman walking down a street wearing a denim jacket. Text over the image reads "The Essentials"

      The 18 Best Denim Jackets for Women in 2023

      I want them all.

      By Emma Childs

    • slip on sneakers with text overlay saying the essentials

      Slip-On Sneakers to Wear Absolutely Everywhere

      Slide into these day or night.

      By Sara Holzman

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