Nordstroms has a couple of good basics on sale.
This one is chocolate.
Add a sparkley necklace and a silk/cashmere wrap and some strappy shoes and your dressed for evening.
This one comes on Red, Black or Blue. Not as classic, but workable.
I really like the chocolate one. It has LOTS os possabilities for dressing up or down. Wear with boots and tights for day or casual evening, add a great sweater for shrug, VERY classic but professional - and timeless.