"Spicy" Basics Are the New Boring Ones—I'll Explain With These 30

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(Image credit: @nicoleakhtarzad; STYLING: The Line by K Ximeno Tank Top ($75))

I know we inundate you on the reg with all things wardrobe basics, but can you really blame us when the pieces just keep getting better? If you've also noticed the rise in trendy basics, you know what we're talking about. While perennial classic pieces will always have a spot in our closets, the more unique details on these staples—think cutouts and open backs—are capturing our attention the most right now. These pieces technically qualify as basics because of their easy, versatile nature, but they all have a little extra flavor to them—a sprinkle of spice, if you will.

From cutouts to asymmetric necklines and waist floss, the more risqué trends of the moment have officially made their way into the basics section. Ahead, we're highlighting 30 examples that tap into some of these trends but do it on easy-to-wear silhouettes like tanks and bodysuits. Peruse our edit to find the wardrobe refresh you were looking for.

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Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.