A great closet starts with great basics. Here is my list of closet basics from tanks, body suits, bottoms, denim to accessories, swim and dresses. These are staples that are great for outfit building.
Sections
5
Tops
Bottoms
Accessories
Dresses
Swim
Tops
The tops linked here are my recommendations for building a great outfit. Most are in neutral colors which are extremely versatile. You'll find pieces for layering as well as wearing alone.
Love this athletic basic for your closet. I have even seen it paired with denim for a less athletic look.
OFFLINE By Aerie Sidewalk Seamless Cropped T-Shirt
Skims dupe! This bodysuit is slimming, flattering and you don't even need a bra! Use this as a layering piece under flannels, and button ups. Or pair this with shorts, skirts or a classic pair of denim. I have worn the heck out of mine.
SMOOTHEZ Racerback Bodysuit
Built in bra padding! Love everything from this site!
Strappy V-Neck Brami (Crop)
Basic fitted tees, high quality
Women's Essential Baby Tee | Women's Tops | Abercrombie.com
Great basic tank for layering or throwing on with a fun pant
Women's Essential Scoopneck Tank
You won't believe how often you need a white jacket
WHITE CROPPED SHIRT JACKET
Obsessing over this material. Also available in white and black
Pose Fitted Polo | Grass
Several color options and high neck so you can feel covered and secure
Sunrise High Neck Tank | Dune
great basic to throw on with anything
basic oversized long sleeve polo top
I think I'd just pair this with black biker shorts and combat boots for a grunge look.
cutwork oversized tee washed black
Another great basic tank. Love this high neck on this one so you can feel covered.
high neck super crop tank in black
This is the type of cardigan I would bring everywhere in case I got chilly. It goes with SO many outfits and will def keep you cozy.
full zip cardigan with collar
available in multiple colors. love how simple and classy this is.
quarter zip sweatshirt
basic turtleneck body suit - wear alone or layer under vests, jumpsuits, overalls and more.
ASOS DESIGN Tall long sleeve bodysuit with turtle neck in black
Not only can you wear this alone but also underneath lower cut tops. This link comes with 3 neutral colors so you have a color to go with every outfit.
3-pack ultimate bandeau crop tops in black, white & khaki
I recommend this top as a great layering piece. It can be wore alone through transitional seasons as well
Care FP Be My Baby Long Sleeve
Check out this wide strap cami and imagine all of the layering possibilities
Clean Lines Muscle Cami
Sexy wide neckline with built in bra! I can see this paired with a puffer vest as we go into the later months of the year.
Clean Lines Long Sleeve
If you prefer more of a cropped or baby tee look- opt into this mock neck here!
Baby Mock Neck Tee
Your best and most affordable layering piece for fall and winter.
Satin is in! With so many color options, you are bound to find a great piece to transition through the seasons with.
SATIN EFFECT SHIRT | Several color options
a layering essential- comes in 3 colors
Jersey Cropped Turtleneck Tank
have you ever seen a more perfect blazer? Its fitted, its structured, its feminine and most importantly its a solid neutral color.
Classic Blazer
1
comes in black also
Silk Knit Rib Sleeveless Mockneck
Bottoms
These recs are the bread and butter to a great outfit. These basic bottoms are a great starting place or ending place when piecing together your outfit. You will find classic denim, and more linked below.
The perfect short basic
Vintage Ripstop Short | Suede
These are great for curvy girls! They are made with an hourglass shape. Show off what you got!
Hourglass relaxed mom jeans mid wash
Multiple shades available in these perfect denim basics
Women's Ultra High Rise Ankle Straight Jean
High-waisted, slim, ankle length, dark wash. What more could a girl ask for in a good basic denim?
