Every gal wants a few “wow” pieces in her wardrobe, but celebrity stylist, Farnsworth Bentley, advises ladies to work on the basics first before getting too fancy.

The author of Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence and Style to Get Ahead, said there are up to 15 must-have items that every woman should have in her wardrobe. Wannabe fashionistas will have to get the book for all 15, but he counts down the Top 5 for Sister 2 Sister.