Going back to work after a stretch at home with the kids can be stressful. Streamline your mornings with a wardrobe of basic, easy-to-style pieces that can be dressed up or down depending on what your week holds. Stick with neutral colors for maximum flexibility — these pieces are the building blocks, not the showpieces. Choose a silhouette that works for your figure and your style; you’re using these pieces to create a consistent, coherent look.

What do you need in your closet? Start with these five pieces and work from there.

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