I'm a FormerReplica Store Buyer With a Lot of Clothes—I Wear These Items the Most

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Susie Wright is routinely one of our go-to experts for style guidance. The influencer previously worked as a Nordstrom buyer and is currently a stylist and a blogger with her site So Susie, so her sartorial expertise is of utmost interest. Given her work in the industry and her adoration for fashion, she has accumulated quite the assortment of clothes over the years. On that note, she's actually in the process of cleaning out her closet. During this process, she realized the specific pieces that really are true wardrobe staples for her. These are must-haves that she will keep front and center in her closet.

Below, you'll uncover some of the items that she's wearing the most these days. The pieces in question are versatile and could pair well with a range of outfits. You'll also find outfit references and inspired shopping picks in case any of Wright's staples are of interest to you. Keep scrolling for more.

1. Tank Top

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On Wright: Michael Stars tank

"A good tank is a staple that everyone should own. It layers nicely under any jacket, and when the weather warms up, you can wear it on its own. I probably throw this one on several times a week—not kidding." 

2. Shirtdress

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On Wright: J.Crew dress

"A shirtdress is my go-to for an easy, effortless outfit. It looks good with almost any shoe, and it's kind of the perfect dress for right now."

3. Pretty White Top

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On Wright: Veronica Beard top

"Pretty white tops are a nice option to a basic tee. I especially love the puff-sleeve details—I get compliments every time I wear this one." 

4. Trench Coat

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On Wright: J.Crew trench

"On cooler days, try your favorite white tee, faded, worn-in jeans, and a classic trench. It looks a little more polished for running around town."

5. Slide Sandals

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On Wright: Schutz sandals

"When the weather brightens up, I wear slide sandals almost every single day. Easy to pair with denim, dresses, and even joggers." 

6. White Denim

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On Wright: Mother jeans

"White denim is on serious rotation right now. I'm especially loving a higher-rise straight-leg jean."

7. Faux Leather

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On Wright: Good American shirt

"Even though it's spring, I still grab this faux-leather shirt and wear it like a jacket. There's something about this luxe-looking trend that elevates every outfit."

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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers likeReplica Store, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.