From crisp white shirts and vest tops to trusty jeans and leggings, there are certain items of clothing that every woman should have in her wardrobe and that will see you through different seasons with style. The perfect wardrobe essentials are versatile, comfortable and stylish, and can be easily dressed up or down with a few changes.

Here is a guide to the must have women's clothing pieces for your wardrobe with advice on how you can wear them for different occasions and different seasons.

Vest tops

Don't put your vest tops to the back of the wardrobe once those warm days disappear; vests are also really useful during winter because they're great to layer under other tops. Wear under cardigans or jumpers for a warmer touch in the cold months or under blouses or day dresses, but of course, vests are must haves for the summer too, you won't be able to live without them on warm days.

White shirt

Whether it's for the office, a special occasion or for casual wear, a simple white shirt is one of the most easy to wear types of tops that will see you through so many occasions with styles. Team with tailored trousers for the workplace, a pretty skirt for a special day or with your jeans for an everyday look, a crisp white shirt is a versatile item that changes so much depending on what you put with it.

Black pencil skirt

Look stylish on a night out or elegant in the office with a simple black pencil skirt that will last a lifetime. Pop a pair of killer heels and a going out top and you'll certainly make an impression out with your friends, while with a simple shirt it'll look so sophisticated in the workplace.

Jeans

Every woman needs a pair of well-fitting and good quality jeans that they can rely on to look and feel good. You'll probably want a few different styles of jeans too like a boot cut, straight leg and wide leg for a little bit of variation. When it comes to jeans you can dress them up or down with ease depending on what you team them with, the key to flattering jeans is to get the size and leg length right, so bare this in mind.

Black trousers

Wear with a shirt for the office or a pretty top for a special occasion, a pair of simple black trousers will certainly be essential in your wardrobe. Boot cut or wide leg are probably the best style to be most versatile and remember to consider the length too and what shoes you're most likely to wear the trousers with, or why not buy two pairs �C one to wear with heels and the other with flat shoes?

Leggings

Perhaps one of the most versatile and useful pieces of clothing, leggings are just so easy to wear that you won't want to take them off. Wear with tunics, day dresses, knitwear and more, leggings are not only comfortable but they're also fashionable too, and are so easy to dress up or down. You'll definitely want a few pairs in your wardrobe and try to diversify a little with brown leggings or jeggings.

Winter coat

Don't be afraid to spend a little more on a good quality winter coat because it's likely to see you through numerous winters, but make sure you buy one that's versatile enough to wear with lots of different styles of clothing and occasions. A simple black, grey, cream or blue winter coat with a hood will be the best style to go with and you'll be warm and cosy no matter what.