Dress like a boss: 5 wardrobe items every woman needs

In honor of Paris Fashion Week, I met with Kaitlan Benedict. A local personal stylist, Benedict suggests five trendy pieces professional women need in their closets:

• Statement blazer: Go bold with color or prints.

• Structured handbag: A classic, yet timeless look.

• Kitten heel: Go all day in a slingback or mule.

• Midi skirt: Upgrade that pencil skirt and go for pleats or prints.

• Button shirt: Try ruffles or puffy sleeves.

Benedict offers this sensible advice when incorporating trendy styles into your professional wardrobe: “Trends are done best when mixed and matched with classic staples that already exist in your closet.”

– Jessica Guth, C2 Communications