The Veronica Beard Wardrobe: The Modern Classics Worth Investing In

The signature Veronica Beard wardrobe pieces are the tailored jacket, the Dickey layer, the flared trouser and the knit that sits underneath them. Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard built the label in 2010 on that idea of a capsule closet, and the pieces below are the ones that make it work.

 

I have grouped the modern classics into knitwear, vests and layers, polished trousers, and blouses. For the jackets themselves, see the Jacket Edit.

 

Knitwear in cashmere, wool and Fair Isle

The Frankie brushed cashmere sweater is the plain, soft base, and the Jessalyn Fair Isle alpaca and wool-blend sweater, the Anne Fair Isle wool-blend sweater and the Christina Fair Isle cardigan are the patterned pieces. The Daro embellished wool cardigan, the Rexton knitted cotton-blend cardigan and the Anwin striped wool cardigan are the polished cardigans, and the Kamal striped polo sweater is the casual one.

Vests are a signature Veronica Beard layer because they give you the tailoring without the sleeves. The Miller double-breasted vest echoes the Miller blazer, and the Benny single-breasted vest, the Sorenne vest and the Morris wool vest are the sleeker alternatives.

 

The Mazzy brushed cashmere turtleneck vest and the Mazzy cashmere turtleneck sweater vest are the knit versions, easy under a blazer or over a shirt, and the Cordis ribbed-knit cotton-blend cardigan and the Devin cotton-blend T-shirt are the quiet basics. For outfits that use them, see the Dress Edit.

The trouser is where the Veronica Beard wardrobe earns its place. The Kenneth tapered pants and the Kenneth wide-leg pants are the clean tailored cuts, the Corbette twill flared pants and the Gracie belted wool flared pants give a modern flare, and the Gracie flared pants are the plainer everyday version.

 

For evening and texture, the Stila cropped high-rise satin slim pants, the Alex high-rise velvet wide-leg pants and the Landren stirrup pants are the options. The Denim Edit covers the jeans.

A good blouse completes the capsule. The Darlis tie-neck crepe de chine blouse, the Brooks gathered crepe de chine blouse and the Radford crepe-satin blouse are the three I would wear under a vest or a blazer.

 

For trousers to go with them, the Carys crepe straight-leg pants and the Braddok cady straight-leg pants are the dressy straight legs, and the Grigore cotton-blend corduroy wide-leg pants, the High-rise cotton corduroy wide-leg pants and the Yadira Kick knitted flared pants are the softer, weekend options.

Begin with a jacket you love, add a vest and a good knit, then two pairs of trousers that suit your day. A blouse and a boot or loafer finish it.

 

For fresh ideas on how to wear them, browse the New Arrivals edit and the Shoe Edit.