I am in high school, but I am hoping to attend college in a city like New York or London. I want to wear pieces that will always be fashionable, from now to when I am starting my first job. The college version of you (and the high school version of you, for that matter) and the middle-aged you are unlikely to be exactly the same. But like your essential character, there will be basic, identifiable traits — clothes in your wardrobe that reflect core values that don’t change over time. “Black and white always works,” she said, “and an incredible accessory in a bright color is also a great idea.

Source: New York Times May 28, 2021 21:00 UTC