You know that feeling you get when you wear certain fashion pieces and you immediately feel a little more sophisticated? These days, sophisticated is in. Overly sexy clothing with very little style qualities to it are slowly fading away into the background. We rather trade that for a look that oozes chic and sophistication effortlessly.

It’s a lot more interesting to style yourselves to express your personality and character, and if sophisticated is your flavour, then look no further.

There are a few staples you should own in your wardrobe that will help to automatically elevate your outfit into a more sophisticated look.

Get the sophisticated look with these 5 pieces

1. A turtle neck sweater. Though we unfortunately can’t always wear this because we live in a country that’s summer all-year-long, we urge you to invest in a soft-to-touch turtleneck sweater for those days you travel to a colder country. You could even wear it on the flight for business-class and first-class passengers.

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2. A modern watch. We’re talking about clean lines, a clean face, and leather straps with gold trimmings. A modern watch can add plenty of class and style, and we personally love the Marc Jacobs collections.

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Image: www1.macys.com

3. A sharp and structured bag. Though we love soft leather and it’s incredibly nice to use to lug around all our stuff, a sharp and structured bag works best to add a bit of sophistication to your outfit. Use it for occasion where you need a bit more pizzaz.

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4. An off the shoulder coat. Again, works best for times you travel, but you could even use one when you’re attending formal events and you expect yourself to be a little cold.

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5. Last but not least, the polished boot. I recommend everyone own at least one pair. You just never know when it’s going to come in handy, especially when you travel, or when you need to add a bit of an edge to a maxi dress. An ankle boot is great for our hot weather.

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