I'm 24, and TikTok's Chicest 50-Year-Old Just Convinced Me I Need These Basics

As an avid lurker on fashion TikTok, my feed usually consists of trend predictions, thrifting hauls, and a plethora of outfits of the day. Usually, I find myself looking at the same slew of fashion people based in New York City or Copenhagen. But sometimes, I discover someone with such impeccable style, someone who makes me immediately hit the follow button. That was the case with Larissa Mills, who went viral after her daughter began posting her mom's outfits, which everyone, including me, wanted more of. At 50 years old, Mills is living proof that trends and style have no age limit. 

Mills's outfits usually consist of relaxed silhouettes, elevated basics, and various brands at high and low prices, from Cartier to Anthropologie. She has perfected effortless style, and I'm always taking notes once she posts her daily looks. Needless to say, she's always giving me a little more style inspiration, and I know she'll do the same for you. Keep scrolling to see the summer basics I'm prioritizing right now. 

1. White Linen Trousers

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(Image credit: @larissamills)

2. Capped Toe Ballet Flats

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(Image credit: @larissamills)

I understand that for many, the traditional silhouette of a ballet flat is considered a classic. For me, it just took a few months of thought to ensure it would be something I regularly turn to in my closet rather than a passing trend. 

3. Lightweight Vests

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(Image credit: @larissamills)

I've always gravitated toward pairing vests with their matching trousers in the fall, but Mills proves that they're just as versatile in the summer. 

4. Sensible Sandals

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(Image credit: @larissamills)

I've spent too many days sacrificing comfort in the name of style. Thanks to designers also getting the memo, plenty of sensible summer sandals are on the market. 

5. Voluminous Skirts

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(Image credit: @larissamills)

Slip skirts have always been my favorite go-to basic skirt, but I plan on switching things up with a more voluminous one like the style above. 

6. Baggy Trousers

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(Image credit: @larissamills)

Ultra-baggy trousers are here to stay, and while I've experimented with slightly more relaxed pairs, I'm feeling even more inspired to add a few more loose ones to my wardrobe.

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Associate Fashion Editor
Yusra Siddiqui is an editor who resides in New Jersey but bounces between the suburbs and NYC. (She's a Jersey girl at heart.) After interning at Who What Wear in 2019, she found her way to the team after graduating from LIM College in 2022 with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, and Nylon, but she always knew that Who What Wear was where she was meant to be. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing the latest thing fellow Gen Zers are up to on the internet, and sharing what she can about the modest-fashion market. You can also catch her dabbling in entertainment, talking about the costume choices of the latest Netflix series or diving deeper into how the plotline affects the viewers in a myriad of ways. Lastly, she likes to create content for Who What Wear's TikTok. Her personal time is spent doing similar but also different things—deep diving into almost every new TV show (Bridgerton, Gilmore Girls, and Stranger Things are favorites), planning her next local getaway (whenever that may be), and reading the latest Emily Henry or Sally Rooney novel in one sitting.