Modern Classics: Why does a white button down make it on every “closet essentials” list? It’s right up there with the Trench Coat as something women have been told they must own. I had a trench coat once. I left it at the Chateau Marmont one balmy L.A. evening and I haven’t missed it much since.

I also have never once been searching in my closet, wishing I had the perfect white button down. I try them on occasionally and they always make me feel frumpy. Dear readers, if you have found the life changing white button down or trench (that make you think Audrey Hepburn not high school principal) please share your findings. 

What I have always dreamed of, season after season, is the perfect black jumpsuit. Ever since I saw Carrie wear it to her rehearsal dinner with Big, I have been lusting. And yesterday, Voila! There it was, at H&M of all places. And it is so perfect! Soft, lightweight, oh-so-chic and easily dressed up or down.