Basics
We're rounding up the latest shopping guides for basics, from simple tees to classic denim. Read on for our favorite timeless buys.
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15 Basics Every Stylish Woman Knows to Update at the Beginning of the Year
Here’s your checklist.
By Michelle Scanga
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I Run a Fashion Business in NYC—These Are the Wardrobe Staples I Wear to Create My Best Outfits
Including the tried-and-true heels.
By Bobby Schuessler
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My Sister Is Starting to Shop at Nordstrom More—32 Stylish Picks I Sent Her (From My Fashion-Editor POV)
Time to level up her wardrobe.
By Drew Elovitz
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Let's Get to the Point—These On-Sale Nordstrom Basics Are Actually Worth It
Everything from cozy sweaters to everyday trousers.
By Chichi Offor
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Your Basics Collection Is a Mess—Here's How to Clean Up Your Collection in Time for Winter
Things just got much chicer.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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If You Want to Be Mistaken for a Fashion Person, Shop These 28 J.Crew and Madewell Items
Thank me later.
By Chichi Offor
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Uniqlo's Basics Are Perfect for That 2026 Wardrobe Refresh—I Like These
From cute sweaters to everyday denim.
By Chichi Offor
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Fashion People in Paris Wear These Elevated Basics—They'll Make an Outfit Feel Very 2026
Modern and cool silhouettes.
By Bobby Schuessler
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Satin! Cashmere! Soft Things! 19 Cozy Basics, Uggs, and Accessories for a Chic Winter
J.Crew, Gap, Aritzia, and more.
By Audry Hiaoui
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I Always Buy Quality Basics From Nordstrom—32 Options I'm Eyeing to Wear Now and Into 2026
Forever buys.
By Caitlin Burnett
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I Write About Fashion and Found the Chicest Basics on Sale for Cyber Week at Reformation, Gap, and Madewell
Prepare your shopping carts.
By Caitlin Burnett
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I Shop All Day for a Living—These Are the Coolest Things I've Seen This Month
I can't stop thinking about them.
By Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour
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Madewell's Black Friday Sale Has Me in a Tizzy—Here's What I'm Buying (for 40% Off)
I'm starting my shopping strong.
By Judith Jones
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25 Elevated Basics Worthy of a Fashion Person's Closet From Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy
Who's in need of closet refresh?
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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My Sister Asked Me What She Should Buy From Amazon—30 Fashionable Items I Suggested
Basically, everything on my Black Friday wish list.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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Summer's Out, Fall's In: Every Basic I'm Buying to *Finally* Switch Over My Wardrobe
Out: tanks, shorts, and linen. In: V-neck sweaters, dark-wash jeans, and long coats.
By Eliza Huber
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I'm a Mom With Two Young Kids, and These 30 Easy Picks Make Me Feel Stylish
I've mastered a mix of chic and comfortable.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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Someone Needs to Give the H&M Design Team a Raise—42 Items That Look Triple the Price
Someone cooked here.
By Ana Escalante
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I'm Buying My Cold-Weather Basics From Gap, J.Crew, and Banana Republic—Here's What's in My Cart
Stocking up on layers.
By Audry Hiaoui
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Looking Parisian in Paris Is Only Doable If You Own These 12 Fall Wardrobe Essentials
Buy them; look French. It's as simple as that.
By Eliza Huber
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I'm a Senior Shopping Editor—5 Basics I'm Not Wearing Anymore and 5 I Love That Are Part of Amazon's Latest Prime Day Sale
From everyday socks to effortless leggings.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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These Are the Best Early Deals of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days—35 Finds That Have My Undivided Attention
Shop discounted Adidas, Madewell, Hoka, and more.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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I Shop for a Living—15 Wardrobe Staples in My Cart Ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
The sale starts next week.
By Audry Hiaoui
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I Live in Basics—33 Elevated Styles From Gap, H&M, and Old Navy That Have My Undivided Attention
Camis, cashmere, and cardigans.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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42 Things You Have to See From Zara, Nordstrom, and Net-a-Porter Right Now
Scrolling made simple.
By Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour
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I Live in NYC—These Are the 8 Anti-Trend Fall Pieces That Always Get Me Compliments
From everyday loafers to preppy polo sweaters.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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I Spend Nearly 365 Days out of the Year Hiking—I Couldn’t Do It Without These 5 Staples
If you like gorpcore, this one is for you.
By Sierra Mayhew
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Want Smooth, Buttery Skin? These Body Lotions Earned Our Highest Recommendations
Trust me and my tightly curated list.
By Kaitlyn McLintock
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From Coast to Coast, This Is How the Fashion Set Is Updating Their French Manis
I'm trying this immediately.
By Maya Thomas
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I’m a Senior Shopping Editor—These 29 On-Sale Nordstrom Basics Are Instant Closet Staples
Bring on chic, effortless fall outfits.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes