Let's be honest here. How many clothes do you own which have never seen the light of day? Pieces that seemed like a good idea at the time you bought them—we're looking at you, snakeskin leggings—but now make your skin crawl.

Regret is an all too familiar feeling. If you want to get your money's worth (and minimize wardrobe clutter), you need to invest in classic pieces that will never go out of style. These modern basics will take you through a normal office day to a dinner date with your BFFs. Launch our gallery to see our picks.