My Mom Wants New Elevated Basics for 2025—These 4 Items Feel Very "Fashion Person"

Shopping and chatting about style is something my mother and I do often. We always have. She recently asked for my recommendations of a few elevated basics that could enhance her 2025 wardrobe. I should note that we both gravitate toward easy, simple, and elegant pieces, so I made sure to offer modern selects that fit that criteria.
Below, you'll find the four styles I suggested to my mom. She liked them because they seemed versatile yet of-the-moment. I think they totally give off that fashion-person vibe.
Keep scrolling to see how fashion people are styling the basics in question and shop a variety of silhouettes if one of the picks catches your eye.
Beige Turtleneck
Turtlenecks are classic and will always feel chic. My mom mentioned that she actually doesn't have a beige or camel style, so I suggested a few silhouettes that are very elegant.
Skinny Pants
Wide-leg trousers are still on point, but yes, skinny pants will have a huge moment this year. My mom wants a fresh style to wear with sweaters and button-down shirts.
Double-Breasted Blazer
My mom has a single-breasted blazer she wears often right now but is interested in a new double-breasted style this year. This aligns with the soft power trend that will continue to be on the rise in 2025.
White Coat
A brown coat is a staple for my mom and myself, but she's also interested in adding a stylish white coat to her rotation.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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