As someone who would much rather buy a pair of orange sandals than a black tank top, I can relate to needing new basics but forgoing buying them until I actually kind of have nothing to wear with my orange sandals. There are so many fun fashion items to choose from in the summer that it can be especially difficult to have the restraint to just buy the basics you need. That's where I come in.
Basics—especially summer basics—needn't be boring. We live in the age of online shopping (I, for one, only shop online) and the shopping possibilities are endless. Because of this, I was easily able to find the least-boring versions of the most necessary summer basics, from denim shorts to white tank tops to black dresses. Scroll to shop my exciting selections, all of which are just as versatile as boring basics.
Ribbed Tank Top
It would be hard not to feel cool in this.
I have this in white and it's perfect (just order a size up).
This '90s-style tank also comes in green and black.
Denim Shorts
There's a reason Agolde brings these back year after year.
And suddenly I need a pair of carpenter shorts.
This subtle Western feel is fun.
LBD
Don't expect this to stay in stock for long.
It's the scrunch straps for me.
It's wildly popular for a reason.
Light Jacket
It just looks so comfortable.
I love this material.
Not your average denim jacket.
Striped Shirt
All I have to say is wow.
I love it when cropped tees are also boxy.
Small collar, but impact.
Button-Down Shirt
I'm currently saving up for this one.
Thanks to the neutral colors, this will go with so many things.
At $60, this seersucker option is an easy yes.
Trousers
I love the idea of low-rise pants that are actually wearable.
Just in case you're ready to jump on the cargo-pants bandwagon.
These are the most beautiful blue pants I've ever come across.
Sun-Shielding Hat
Yet another baseball cap I'm going to have to buy.
Warning: This cute crochet hat is about to sell out.
If you're going to wear a visor, it might as well be a cool one.
Slip Skirt
This color gets me every time.
This pretty skirt is giving '90s with a '70s twist
Between the color and the ruching, I'm in love.
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