As with relationships, your wardrobe doesn't have to be complicated. So while we're all about picking and choosing the season's biggest trends to try, it's the basics that should take priority. These 14 pieces are the summer essentials you should keep in your rotation all the way through September (or even years to come), no matter which of-the-moment pieces you choose to style them with. Read on for a breakdown of the summer basics you should add to your wardrobe ASAP.
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