With years of experience in the fashion industry and as the Global Head of Personal Shopping and Client Relations at Net-A-Porter.com, Puerta is well versed in what she believes are five most important wardrobe essentials that every woman should have:

Every woman needs a beautiful white shirt. Valentino (left) cuts a perfect fit; Equipment (right) never disappoints or try our new contemporary brand Madewell.

A black day-to-night transitional dress is a must; look to Victoria Beckham (above) and The Row for beautifully versatile pieces.

A pair of pumps that you can wear with rolled-up boyfriend jeans, at work or out in the evening; Gianvito Rossi’s (above) suede versions are close to perfect and you know your feet aren’t going to suffer in them.

Of course, denim must feature in this list. Everyone has their favorite fit and there is so much on offer now, from Frame Denim’s (right) incredibly flattering Francoise flare through to Levi’s® 501® CTs (left) - whatever you feel comfortable in.

Finally, a lightweight smart jacket from Saint Laurent, Isabel Marant (above) or Balmain will prove endlessly valuable in a wardrobe.

If I may be cheeky and pick a 6^th, an amazing statement necklace can update any look. Go for a real showstopper.

 

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