23 Non-Basic Basics That Won't Bore You to Death

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Not too long ago, while working on my weekly new arrivals story, I came across this belted blazer by Anine Bing. Intrigued by it, I thought to myself, That’s the kind of thing you can wear every day without getting sick of it. A non-basic basic, if you will. I’m sure you can guess what happened next, but in the interest of clarity, I’ll just tell you… I pitched a story, of course!
I figured that if this lovely jacket exists, there must be more pieces like it that can mesh seamlessly into one’s existing wardrobe but also take things up a notch—and I was right. From jeans and T-shirts to blouses, shoes, and totes, there are a lot of such pieces, and I’ve rounded up my favorites here for you today. Just keep scrolling to shop my picks of the 23 most stylish non-basic basics you can but right now.
I’m obsessed with white T-shirts, and this might be my new favorite.
Even leggings aren’t exempt from cool details.
Spring—aka block-heel-sandal-season—is coming. Buy these now.
This will look so good tucked into high-waisted jeans too.
Even your jean drawer deserves an upgrade every so often.
This is the kind of thing I dream about at night.
Whether for workouts or the weekend, you deserve these.
You could probably wear these with every single outfit you own.
All fleeces are not created equal.
We all need a little neon in our lives (and spring wardrobes).
I’ve never been this excited over a black tote.
Bike shorts will be everywhere this spring—why not wear a pair that will stand out?