Celebs Live in These Basics, and They Can Be Found on Sale at Nordstrom RN

Basics are the true backbone of a solid wardrobe. It's these versatile staples that are the key to helping balance out those more trend-driven finds. We, the editors here at WWW, live in basics. And yes, so do our favorite celebrities. In fact, there are a few key styles we continue to spot on A-listers when we're doing celeb-outfit research.

Below, you'll uncover four no-fail elevated basics celebs from Kendall Jenner to Zendaya seem to wear on repeat. If you're looking to add one of the styles to your wardrobe or want to refresh your offering, there's also a range of inspired shopping recommendations. And on that note, with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale in full swing, all of the styles in question can actually be found discounted at Nordy right now.

Blazers

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The blazer is an elevated basic that continues to reign supreme among the celeb crowd as an instant way to bring polish to an ensemble, like with this look Jasmine Tookes is wearing.

Straight-Leg Jeans

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As Emily Ratajkowski is showcasing with this chic ensemble, straight-leg jeans are front-runners for many because of their modern and effortless nature.

Button-Down Shirts

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The button-down shirt—whether worn buttoned up or as a layering piece like Kendall Jenner is wearing here—is a true staple. So effortless.

Tank Tops

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Yep, the tank top is undoubtedly a key basic for many (Zendaya included). In fact, this elevated basic also happened to be all over the fall/winter 2022 runways.

Next, check out more stylish celebrity outfits.

Bobby Schuessler
Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.