I'm a Shopping Expert, and These Are the Summer Basics I Tell All My Friends to Buy

Woman in black tank top and white pants and a woman in black dress
(Image credit: @deborabrosa; @sylviemus_)

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.

Judith Jones
Associate Shopping Director

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.