25 Comfortable Basics That Deserve a Spot in Your Forever Wardrobe
Well, I've written enough stories on the topic of wardrobe basics that I think I should be considered a connoisseur at this point. Let's just say I know a thing or two about the hardest-working items in our closets and how to invest in them. Since basics play a crucial role in how you get dressed, I think everyone could afford to pay a little more attention to this often-overlooked area of our wardrobes. They may not be as exciting to shop for as trendier pieces, but they can make or break a good offering and help you avoid the issue of asking yourself why you have nothing to wear.
Shopping for really good basics can be tedious, though, if you don't know where to begin. That is why I went ahead and made a list of the ones I'm currently eyeing that are checking all the boxes: They're comfortable, versatile, and, most importantly, timeless. Thanks to Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale being so vast, I narrowed in on 25 pieces that are not only poised to become part of your forever wardrobe but are also delightfully more affordable than they usually are. Take a look at my edit below to find your next style staple (or multiple).
I never pass up the opportunity to add a fresh white tank to my wardrobe.
It's not every day Cotton Citizen's best-selling crew-necks are on sale. Just saying.
The kind of dress that looks good with both sneakers and heels.
Wear this with jeans and a woven bag and you're basically a French girl.
Up next, here is everything you won't regret buying from Nordstrom's big half-yearly sale.
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.
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