30 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.

H&M

A White Shirt

A white shirt is always a good place to start. It’s the #1 wardrobe staple.

amazon

Reversible Leather Belt

Belt up that dress or long sweater to finish the look.

Abercrombie

Crew Cardigan

A layer that will elevate instantly.

MANGO

Button Knit Cardigan

Or go with this one.

amazon

Turtleneck T-Shirt

The must for layering.

amazon

Ribbed Striped Knit

A classic base layer striped tee. This one is tried and true and has a good neckline. Comes in of different color options.

Port & Co

Denim Shirt

A classic Denim Shirt.

 

H&M

Classic Navy Sweater

Pairs well over a denim shirt.

ASOS

Gold Button Sweater

Throw it over a black skirt and turtleneck for a quick dressy look. Works well for a Bris or vort.

 

Quince

Oversized Cardigan

Oversized cardigans are perfect for layering over so many simple tops.

Lots of colors

Quince

Lightweight Cotton Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

Look through your skirts to figure out which color of this sweater will be a match.

Quince

Cotton Boyfriend Sweater

Another Quince basic that’s a go-to.

MANGO

Cabled Heather Cardigan

A great classic cable and cardi combo.

H&M

Cable Sweater

A fresh cozy basic that pairs with any skirt, even those hard-to-match colors.

amazon

Long Black Skirt

A great basic. Available in more colors.

MANGO

Pleated Midi Skirt

The forever skirt.

Quince

Ribbed Knit Skirt

Ribbed knit skirt in great colors. 

amazon

Midi Satin Skirt

A great basic for dressy days.

Aerie

Striped Sweatshirt

When you want to be cozy.

Quince

Leather Everyday Sneaker

Comfy, yet dressed.

amazon

Mary Jane Flats

A trending classic.

MANGO

Kitten Heel Shoes

An instant dressed up look when heels is too much, whether by day or night.

amazon

Leather Chelsea Boots.

Tried and Loved!! Available in black for a really smart  look. Teens love this as well.

MANGO

Wool Blend Coat

Nothing makes you look more polished than a classic double breasted coat.

MANGO

Boucle Coat

Its a coat that’s also an outfit.

H&M

Maternity Ribbed Jerse Tee

A great layering maternity tee. Tried and True.

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