These 8 Gap Basics Will Be the Star of Your 2026 Highlight Reel

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It's a new year, which means it's time for new basics. As a shopping editor, I'm always looking to level up my staples, and one of my favorite places to shop for elevated basics is Gap. Not only are the classic styles easy on the eyes, but they're also affordable. Plus, Gap is notorious for running great sales. Next time you're looking for affordable basics, make sure you make it your go-to.

Below, I've rounded up eight chic Gap basics to wear in 2026. From the best white T-shirts to must-have slip skirts, Gap offers everything for a cool-girl starter wardrobe. Keep scrolling to find '90s-esque straight-leg jeans, kakhi trench coats (a staple with the French style set), a chic roll-neck sweater that would look good with a pair of jeans or a long skirt, and much, much more. Plus, I threw in some fabulous Gap new arrivals at the end.

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1. Classic White T-shirt

Chic Gap Finds January 2026

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2. Knee-Length Slip Skirt

Chic Gap Finds January 2026

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3. Trench Coat

Chic Gap Finds January 2026

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4. Straight-Leg Jean

Chic Gap Finds January 2026

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5. Roll-Neck Sweater

Chic Gap Finds January 2026

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6. Vegan Leather Jacket

Chic Gap Finds January 2026

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7. Relaxed Wide-Leg Pants

Chic Gap Finds January 2026

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8. White Button-Down

Chic Gap Finds January 2026

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Josephine Hadjiloucas
Josephine Hadjiloucas
Assistant Shopping Editor

Josephine Hadjiloucas is a New York–based writer. She first interned at Who What Wear UK in 2024 and later joined Who What Wear U.S. as an assistant shopping editor after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2025. When she isn’t covering the latest Gen Z trends or updating her under-$100 Nordstrom wish list, you can find her browsing the racks of NYC’s best vintage stores or rewatching Moonstruck for the 50th time. “Snap out of it!”