I'm Looking for On-Trend, Affordable Wardrobe Basics—These Are Promising

I’m routinely on the hunt for those special pieces that could become true staples in my wardrobe. Given my role as a fashion editor, I also spend a hefty chunk of time uncovering said items to recommend in my various stories. And that’s why I’m here today. I found a range of on-trend and affordable wardrobe basics that I think will really pique your interest.
The offering coming your way is quite promising in my eyes because the items are highly versatile in that they could work with a smattering of pieces already in your closet. And given their forward nature, they’ll also bring an of-the-moment feel to any look. What’s included in the mix? Well, there’s everything from a stellar padded-shoulder T-shirt to a legit pair of distressed denim shorts. You’ll find all that and more by scrolling along.
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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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