27 Warm-Weather Basics Our Editors Have Actually Purchased in 2026
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Spring's fickle weather can be difficult to get dressed for, but my stylish coworkers have cracked the code. Every time I see them on Instagram or IRL in the office, I can't help but ask where they are getting their pieces. Lately, I've noticed that my coworkers have been opting to wear basics more often than not. Now, my colleagues know how to dress for the weather. They know about the woes of chilly mornings and hot afternoons, which is why I had to know which basics they've been depending on this season.
Dive into the pieces my coworkers have already been wearing in and out of the office, from trusty tees and easy tank tops to chic sandals and breathable boots. These are the fashion items they are swearing by for spring. Keep scrolling to shop each editor's recent purchases.
Josephine Hadjiloucas, Assistant Shopping Editor
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Allyson Payer, Senior Editor
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Audry Hiaoui, Associate Shopping Editor
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Sierra Mayhew, Fashion Editor
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Chichi Offor, Associate Shopping Editor
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Anna LaPlaca, Senior Fashion Editor
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Daniela Guevara, Assistant Social Media Editor
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Nikki Chwatt, Associate Fashion Editor
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Alyssa Brascia, Associate Beauty Editor
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"You can't go wrong with a basic-tee restock, especially when they go for just $13 apiece. I love how versatile these classic tanks are, and I appreciate that the racerback back is wide enough to conceal most bra/bralette straps. I'm already styling them with everything from low-rise midi skirts to work blazers."
"I don't get influenced easily, but a friend recently recommended these after my years-long favorite linen pants got ruined on a bike ride in the Hamptons last summer. (Don't ever let your hems drag along the tires, ladies!) I searched high and low for the right pair—relaxed fit without being too baggy, drawstring closure, breezy fabric, invisible pockets, the works.
"This pair checked every box and then some. However, I do recommend getting the short pair if you're even slightly on the edge of 5'3". I had to get the regular size because it was all my local store had before a trip, and I definitely need to break out my flip-flop kitten heels so I don't damage yet another hemline."
Kerane Marcellus is a New York-based writer. She joined the Who What Wear team in 2025 after writing for Essence Magazine and freelancing for a number of other arts and culture publications. Fashion is a form of expression that she encourages everyone to take part in. There is no right or wrong in getting dressed! When she's not writing, she's reading in the park or gallery hopping in the city.