1. Sleeveless blouse—Worn under a bright cardi or a leather jacket, this elegant and easy top will be an MVP all winter and spring.
Current Elliott The Commodore Shirt, $231, available at Madison, 8745 West 3rd Street (at Robertson Boulevard); 310-275-1930.
2. Harem pants—You know you have a few pair of these comfy black pants in your closet so bring them back into rotation this winter with a dressed up belt and heels.
Elizabeth and James Cropped Pipe Pants, $245, Revolve Clothing, 8452 Melrose Avenue (at North Croft Avenue); 323-944-0311.
3. Suede ankle booties—A low-heeled suede bootie makes perfect sense for an L.A.lass: Easy to wear while running around town for work and perfectly dressed up for a Christmas cocktail party after dark.
Acne Pistol Boot, $559, available at Creatures of Comfort, 7971 Melrose Avenue (between North Edinburgh and North Hayworth avenues); 323-655-7855.
4. Wide belt—You don't need to splurge on an Alaia to achieve this incredible belted look. Just cinch your waist with this more wallet-friendly option and you'll be the outfit envy at any event this season.
Buckle Accent Belt, $8, available at Forever 21, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard (at Highland Avenue); 323-462-8500.