31 Basics That Finish Any Outfit

Often, it’s the basics–not those special pieces–that will do the best job of making your closet work for you.

Do you ever wonder how you can have so many amazing statement pieces, with the prettiest colors, fabrics, and patterns but still feel like something in your wardrobe is off? Perhaps it’s that layering piece, the right belt to finish off a dress, or that solid-colored cashmere sweater that’ll go perfectly with that printed skirt you never wear because you don’t know what goes with it!

After doing a bit of a closet audit, it became quite apparent that sometimes we just lack the basics to serve as the foundation for a wardrobe. While we love a bold, unique statement pieces just as much as the next fashion person, there’s something about having easily wearable, versatile pieces ready to go that just hits differently.

We searched H&M, Mango & Amazon and some more well-priced spots to hunt for some tops, bottoms, outerwear, and simple staple shoe items to serve as the building blocks of a wardrobe. Scroll below to see some suggestions.