Basics
We're rounding up the latest shopping guides for basics, from simple tees to classic denim. Read on for our favorite timeless buys.
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This Sunglasses Trend Is Set to Be Huge In 2025
I'm steering toward loving them.
By Kristen Nichols
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My Mom Wants New Elevated Basics for 2025—These 4 Items Feel Very "Fashion Person"
Versatile and chic pieces.
By Bobby Schuessler
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I Own $400 Leggings, But This Under-$40 Pair Looks and Feels More Expensive
No, I'm not lying.
By Nikki Chwatt
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I Consider Myself a Pro When It Comes to Finding Elegant Basics—30 I'm Eyeing From J.Crew, H&M, and Zara
Welcome to my wardrobe staple series.
By Michelle Scanga
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I Just Found the Most Luxe-Looking Basics From J.Crew, Gap, and Banana Republic, and They're All on Sale
Starting at $10.
By Judith Jones
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I'm Planning My 2025 Wardrobe—30 Madewell, COS, and J.Crew Items That Appeal to Me
We love it.
By Courtney Falsey
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I'm a Sucker for a Good Ref Haul—29 Gorgeous Styles for Under $150
Make room in your closet.
By Chichi Offor
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The Only 38 Classic Fashion Pieces That Matter Now
And forever.
By Nikki Chwatt
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20 High-Quality Sale Items From Gap and Everlane to Style With Jeans
We'll take two of everything.
By Drew Elovitz
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I Scrolled Through Nordstrom for 2 Hours—These Elevated Basics Are So Chic
They're anything but boring.
By Courtney Falsey
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29 Cool Finds I'm Obsessing Over Right Now
Here's what I have my eye on.
By Kristen Nichols
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How I Transformed My Most Boring Staples Into 5 Chic Looks
A classic formula that never gets old.
By Sierra Mayhew
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I'm a Zara-Obsessed Editor—35 Top-Notch Items I'm Eyeing This Month
So good.
By Judith Jones
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These Under-$150 Nordstrom, Zara, and H&M Items Are My Secret to Designer-Looking Outfits
Budget-friendly buys.
By Copelyn Bengel
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My Basics Could Do With a Chic Update—These 33 Styles Are Easy, Elevated, and Under $90
Staples to take you from winter to spring in style.
By Judith Jones
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I Shop All Day for a Living—These Are the Coolest Things I've Seen This Month
I can't stop thinking about them.
By Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour
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28 Basics Every Who What Wear Editor Is Gatekeeping From You
The secret's out.
By Eliza Huber
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My Mom and I Have Different Styles, But We Both Would Buy These Nordstrom Items
We've got spring on the brain.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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It's True—Everyone Will Wish They Bought This $68 Ref Top When It Inevitably Sells Out
I see the future.
By Eliza Huber
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I Shop for Spring Basics Early—7 Key Items I'll Be Wearing in NYC in a Few Months
*Shivers while googling how many days are left until spring.*
By Natalie Cantell
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These 19 Tried-and-True Basics Were *Just* Put on Sale at Nordstrom
Ready, set, shop.
By Drew Elovitz
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9 J.Crew Basics I Bought Immediately After Seeing These Elegant Outfits
Consider me inspired to shop.
By Allyson Payer
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33 Gorgeous Nordstrom Items I'm Eyeing for a 2025 Closet Refresh
Time to give my wardrobe a facelift.
By Chichi Offor
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25 Under-$25 Basics That Will Become Part of Your Everyday Wardrobe
From basic white tees to straight-leg jeans.
By Judith Jones
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Goodbye, Chunky Sweaters—This Sleek Tom Ford for Gucci–Esque Alt Is Here to Stay
Hot.
By Eliza Huber
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Every Cool Fashion Person I Know Loves COS Basics—Here's What's Worth Buying From Its Massive Sale
From chic sweaters to staple tees.
By Judith Jones
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Shopbop's Most Stylish Plus-Size Pieces You'll Want in Your Closet Now
The best finds of 2025, IMHO.
By Ana Escalante
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48 Under-$150 Nordstrom Finds That Make for a Rich-Looking Outfit
Elevated pieces you can mix and match.
By Judith Jones
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I'm a Fashion Editor—If I Could Only Wear 30 Pieces From Zara This Month, These Would Be at the Top of My List
Back to the basics.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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18 Cute Pajama Sets That Are Making Me Say RIP to All My Real Clothes
I'd wear these 24/7.
By Yusra Siddiqui