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If one thing’s for sure this season, it’s that classic style staples are having a moment—and a major one at that. This incessant rise of quiet luxury comes courtesy of brands like The Row, The Frankie Shop, Everlane, and more, with designs that transcend the current fashion fads and have everlasting closet appeal. The best basic clothing items deliver maximum style with minimal effort—just think about the million and one ways to wear a white T-shirt, whether that’s simply tucked into a classic jean or dressed up atop a tailored trouser. As we transition our wardrobes from spring to summer, streamlining with useful clothing basics has never been easier, or chicer for that matter.
Vogue’s Anything-But-Basic Wardrobe Wish List:
- The Striped Sweater: Alex Mill button-back crewneck sweater, $150
- The Classic Jeans: Levi’s ’90s 501 jeans, $98
- The Button-Up: Rag & Bone Maxine button-front shirt, $195
- The White T-Shirt: Vince essential crewneck top, $80
- The White Sneakers: Nike Daybreak sneakers, $95
- The Sleek Leggings: Toteme zipped-cuff leggings, $200
- The Little Black (Day) Dress: Tory Burch scoop-neck dress, $528
- The Summer Sandal: Birkenstock Arizona leather sandals, $470
- The Ballet Flats: Aeyde Kirsten leather ballet flats, $295
- The Trendy Tank Top: Loewe Anagram tank top, $355
When it comes to versatility, nothing is more effortless than a wear-with-everything leather jacket. Even better, a high-quality investment item, like the one below from Mango, doesn’t have to break the bank in order to last forever in your wardrobe. Equally as timeless is a pair of Levi’s 501s, worn elegantly on evenings out with a minimalist heel or with a
