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    It's not only a passion but also part of my job to find the most desirable, chic, and of-the-moment fashion items from season to season and share them with you, our dear readers—as well as with my family and friends, of course. In fact, those close to me are regularly hitting me up for everything from what to wear to a wedding, to the best jeans to buy as well as what my favorite basics are. When it comes to the latter, I continually have a running list of versatile staples that I've tried and loved, and this summer is no exception. In fact, below I'm sharing some of my favorite basics that I've been telling all my friends to buy this summer. From tees to tanks, jeans to sandals, these staple pieces will unquestionably elevate your wardrobe, because the better your basics, the better your outfit. Keep scrolling to shop them for yourself.

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