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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I Think These Cute Under-$50 Basics Would Look Stellar With Jeans, Skirts, and SweatersChic, affordable finds.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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If My Luggage Were Lost, I'd Repurchase These 9 Basics ImmediatelyYes, they're that good.
By Allyson Payer
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Want Smooth, Buttery Skin? These Body Lotions Earned Our Highest RecommendationsTrust me and my tightly curated list.
By Kaitlyn McLintock
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These 8 Gap Basics Will Be the Star of Your 2026 Highlight ReelA+ finds.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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I'm a Shopping Director—These Items Will Make Any 2026 Wardrobe Feel Cool and CurrentEverything from the sweater of the moment to an It bag style.
By Bobby Schuessler
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Basics! Puffers! Barrel Jeans! 31 Elevated Gap Sale Finds That Deserve Your AttentionEveryday piece to wear now through spring.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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Take It From Me—Everyone Will Buy This It Basic in This Expensive-Looking Color in 2026Hilary Duff already did.
By Allyson Payer
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Elite Dressers Are Wearing These 3 Elevated Basics, so You Better Believe I'm Adding Them to My Closet TooEasy yet chic pieces.
By Bobby Schuessler
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The Anti-Trend Pieces Stylish Women Are Wearing on Repeat in 2026These items are the foundation of every cool outfit right now.
By Michelle Scanga
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French Women Always Look Chic in Winter Thanks to These 8 ItemsTaking notes.
By Judith Jones
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I'm in My Basics Era—31 Elevated and Rich-Looking Shopbop Sale Picks That Work for Now and SpringBoring basics are nowhere to be found.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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I Tested Natural-Looking Foundations—These 10 Look Just Like My Skin But BetterI won't use anything else.
By Kaitlyn McLintock
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I Can't Book a Ticket to Tokyo, so I'll Use These 11 Streamlined Japanese Skincare Products InsteadThe "elegant, science-backed formulations" you should know about.
By Kaitlyn McLintock
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Not Jeans, Not Sweaters: 7 Nonbasic Winter Items You Probably Don't Own But ShouldNow's your chance.
By Eliza Huber
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These Are the 7 Trendy Basics I Think Everyone Should Wear in 2026 (and They're All at Nordstrom)So good.
By Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
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From L.A. to Paris, Chic People Will Be Wearing These Easy Nordstrom Pieces in 2026From the best sweaters and tops to versatile denim and accessories.
By Chichi Offor
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I'm a Shopping Director—Simply Put, Here's a List of Chic Pieces to Wear in 2026Modern knits, cool shoes, and stunning bags.
By Bobby Schuessler
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2026's Chicest (and Cheapest) French-Girl Staples Are Hiding at Nordstrom—Here's What I'd BuyMost are under $200
By Ana Escalante
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I'm Over My Standard Basics—These Are the 5 Elevated-Cool Styles I'm Wearing in 2026Infinitely more interesting.
By Caitlin Burnett
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My Closet Wouldn't Be the Same Without Chic Basics—These Items From the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale Will Be StaplesTimeless sweaters, cool jeans, and more.
By Bobby Schuessler
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15 Basics Every Stylish Woman Knows to Update at the Beginning of the YearHere’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 OutfitsIncluding 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 ItEverything 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 WinterThings 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 ItemsThank me later.
By Chichi Offor
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Uniqlo's Basics Are Perfect for That 2026 Wardrobe Refresh—I Like TheseFrom 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 2026Modern and cool silhouettes.
By Bobby Schuessler
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Satin! Cashmere! Soft Things! 19 Cozy Basics, Uggs, and Accessories for a Chic WinterJ.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 2026Forever buys.
By Caitlin Burnett