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And besides, I was a grown-up

Ive had this crop top in my closet for years but have only ever worn it with high-waisted pants, to conceal my belly rolls and avoid making my torso look awkwardly long

Trends may come and go at a rapid rate these days, but theres still a handful of pieces that should remain a constant in any well-edited wardrobe

The simplicity of the sandals ties the look together, and the neutral color will match practically everything

Wear a gray coat and gray tights, and finish off your look with a pair of brown ankle boots to really show off your outfit coordinating skills

While there are some obvious no-nos (wearing any shade of white being the obvious one), there are other rules that arent quite so easy to get to grips with