The modern way to incorporate trends today is not by strictly adhering to a total look, but rather, by understanding the influences of a particular style and its origin and shaping your wardrobe choices on those key elements.

The 1950’s classic uniform, as seen on popular TV hits such as Mad Men (fitted cardigan set, pearl necklaces, knee-length A-line skirts), is an overwhelmingly trendy look when worn head to toe.

However, if you break the look down into its key components, what you find are incredibly timeless styles that will always look fresh. Take, for instance, the classic black round toe pump from Christian Louboutin – worn with a blazer and pencil skirt, they soften hard corporate edges. Worn with skinny jeans and a tee-shirt, they add a touch of rockabilly to an otherwise simple look. And classic shift dresses, the hallmark of this trend, can be paired with a printed scarf for a city look, or with ballet flats for a youthful touch, a la Sophia Coppola or Kirsten Dunst.

Whichever way you choose to wear it, classic will never be out of style, and Hirshleifers has your enduring pieces available now.