I Live in Basics: Here's What I'm Keeping, Swapping, and Putting Away for Summer

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@femmeblk

Eighty percent of my sweaters get put away until the fall, but I always make sure to keep a few cardigans in rotation even in the summer. They're a great layer to combat the office A/C or to throw on over a dress if the temperature dips at night.

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@sylviemus_

Leather pieces have no place in my summer wardrobe, least of all heavy leather jackets. Instead, lightweight trench coats are becoming my go-to outerwear staple. They're essential for looking chic (and staying dry) throughout those late spring showers.

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@camillecharriere

Relaxed denim has become my favorite staple in 2022, and I don't see that changing just because summer is rolling around. I'll simply be bringing them into the new season by wearing them with tees and tanks instead of jackets.

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@kingharriet52

Just like relaxed denim, oversize shirts are another year-round staple I don't plan on retiring. Instead, I'm updating how I'll style them. I think they'll go great with miniskirts and shorts in the warmer months.

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@smythsisters

I could be alone here, but I've always worn slip dresses throughout the year. I find them to be supremely versatile and perennially chic. For the summer, I plan to wear mine with simple sandals and a slicked-back bun.

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@michaeladartois

What's a summer wardrobe without at least one or two airy dresses? In the dead of summer, there's nothing I'd rather put on. Ribbed dresses, on the other hand, often feel too thick and hot to be practical this time of year.

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@aishafarida

My lingerie doesn't go through as many seasonal cycles as ready-to-wear, but no matter the time of year, classic cotton pieces are always relevant.

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@commesi

Focusing on my top dresser drawers, I'm removing my tights and thick wool socks for obvious reasons, and adding even more classic crew socks into the mix. I wear them constantly in the summer with sneakers and shorts for a sporty spin.

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@tamaramory

I hardly need to explain myself here. But if I had to comment, I'd say that white tees are the plain basic I'll never not have on hand. These are my top eight picks, in case you were curious.

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@amaka.hamelijnck

Summer is the season of tiny tops, therefore, I'm pulling out ribbed tanks and tube tops and putting them at the top of my stack.