You Don’t Need a New Wardrobe. You Need Better Basics. Most closets aren’t missing clothes. They’re full of the wrong basics. I’m in my 40s, and this is my edit of the four better-than-basic pieces stylish women over 40 actually rely on. And if you picked up any of the 9 shoe trends I just shared? These are the pieces backing them up. PART 3- BETTER THAN BASIC BLAZERS I’m 5’4” size 32a and wearing an xs or 0 in all pieces