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    49 Basic Pieces Of Clothing And Accessories You'll Wear Over And Over Again

    Things you can hypothetically wear every. single. day.

    1. High-waisted shorts designed with an elastic waist that means ::les gasp:: you'll actually be able to exhale without feeling cold metal dig into your belly button. These comfy hunks of denim mold to your curves perfectly for a glove-like fit.

    2. A V-neck tee purposely designed with looser sleeves so you can banish this question forever from your lips: do I have pit stains?

    reviewer wearing the white top

    3. A cross-body bag because it's time to finally retire that $12 purse you bought in your college years and somehow still wear. There's lipstick stains in the inner pocket. The strap is starting to unravel at the seams. It had a good run, but it's time to move on — and with this, no one will know you're carrying used gum wrappers and old receipts.

    4. A drawstring romper with all the comfort of the pajama set you've been wearing to bed since 1893, but it's not fuzzy fleece rubber duck pajamas and ergo a *lot* more chic.

    reviewer wearing black romper

    5. Strappy Plaka sandals that require absolutely NO break-in time — just take 'em straight out of the box, put them on your feet, and be on your merry way. (For reference, these are so great that they garnered over 6,000 positive reviews.)

    model wearing the strappy sandals in black

    6. A square-neck cropped cami because what better top to pair with the frayed hem high-waisted denim you got on clearance last summer but never wore because, well, 2020? Tell 'em to rise and shine via this perfect addition.

    model wearing gray tank

    7. Unisex aviator and cat-eye sunglasses — both of which block the shade, add trendiness to any outfit, and (most importantly) don't cost a small fortune. Lose them? Break them? Scratch them? The loss won't feel quite as significant.

    8. High-waisted leggings, aka the bread and butter of any WFH wardrobe. These provide awesome compression, come in a variety of fab solids and prints, *plus* have over 7,000 positive reviews.

    reviewer wearing leopard print leggings

    9. An off-shoulder jumpsuit because in the year that won't be named (*ahem* literally the one we are living in now), the impossible has happened: we've gotten sick of leggings. This simple number provides all the comfort from our once beloved staple but looks far more put-together.

    10. Black loafers to add polish to any outfit, even if said outfit consists of black leggings and a wrinkled tee. Throw on a black blazer for extra oomph and hoorah! We’re got a recipe for your next #ootd.

    reviewer wearing the black loafers with gold chain design

    11. A checkered blazer you can throw on over a pajama tee and *poof* a style blog awaits. This is the perfect layer for when you want to look dressed up, but don't want to exert that level of effort.

    model wearing plaid blazer

    12. A swanky spaghetti strap cami likely the muse behind Rihanna crooning ~where have you been all my life~. If you've thrown your entire wardrobe onto the ground in pursuit of a decent top, this bb is here to save the day because at long last — a perfectly versatile dressy top is now yours.

    13. A two-piece yoga set you'll wear with alarming frequency. Think: every. single. day. This leggings and sports bra combo provides light compression and looks casual chic à la the matchy-match design.

    reviewer wearing the pink leggings and sports bra

    14. An off-shoulder blouse featuring a wrap waist and voluminous sleeves for THE party top of your dreams — purchase this now now with the mindset that you'll be wearing it to every singly semi-fancy occasion henceforth.

    15. A pair of tried-and-true Birkenstocks, because your feet deserve nothing but the best comfort and support footwear can offer — and these deliver. Don't knock the Birks until you've tried them, folks.

    the two-strap sandals in light brown with gold buckle

    16. A padded long-line sports bra that reaps the versatility of a tank with the sweet, sweet support of underwire thanks to a body-hugging fit. TL;DR: going braless will have never felt so secure.

    17. A sleek bubble ring about to become the pièce de résistance of your daily wardrobe. Layering a digit with this = looking instantly chic.

    model wearing the gold bubble ring

    18. A high-waisted pleated skirt guaranteed to make you feel ~trendier than thou~ strutting to your corner deli. Available in neutral and vibrant hues alike, throw on any simple top to make it look as if you didn't snooze through your alarm this morning.

    reviewer wearing black pleated skirt

    19. High-waisted flare pants available in several colors and, consider this a warning, you'll want to stock up on every one. Over 12,000 reviewers swear that these babies are heaven in clothing form — buttery soft, amazingly stretchy, and perfect for any occasion.

    20. A sleep tank crafted from tencel and organic cotton, a deliciously soft duo that's also ultra breathable... ideal for folks who don't get any air flow in their bedroom. Night sweats = not a problem whilst wearing this tank.

    model wearing a pink tank top

    21. Midi hoops crafted with gold vermeil (sterling silver layered with18-karat gold) that comes with a two-year warranty. Folks, say hello to the *only* accessory you'll want on your earlobes ever again.

    model wearing gold mini hoops

    22. Allbirds wool sneakers truly worthy of the rave reviews they've received — they feel like a fluffy cloud from the moment you slip 'em on. They have a padded insole, a super lightweight sole, and the laces? They're made from 100% recyclable material. TL;DR: These are more comfortable than running kicks and look way more chic.

    model wearing white lace-up sneakers

    23. High-waisted palazzo trousers for a wardrobe staple that's great for team meetings, happy hours, and pretty much everything else in between. Now repeat after me: chic.

    24. An extra large claw clip so you can grab your greasy mane, gather into a French twist, and fasten it with the likes of the below. Bonus points for choosing a lemon hue that'll pop against any 'fit.

    the hair clips in different colors

    25. A lightweight leather tote ideal for long commutes, happy hours, and alllll the little daily rituals that fall in-between. This is crafted with durable red suede lining and is the perfect size for everyday essentials: laptops, books, wallets, and more.

    model wearing the black purse

    26. A chic V-neck romper that'll have you thinking hark the herald because angels do sing — the front is self-tying and adjustable, ergo you can tailor this for a customized fit.

    reviewer wearing the black cutout romper

    27. A ruffleneck top to replace the pajama top you've been wearing since, oh, last year. This no-frills option remains comfortable while still looking about a trillion times more chic.

    model wearing the black tank

    28. A denim jacket that goes with the following in your wardrobe: everything. This tried-and-true staple even has a slightly oversized silhouette to give it that extra "I'm trendy" flair.

    29. An olive green bodycon dress I'd like to wear on a bike ride through the Italian countryside. A trip to Tuscany likely won't be happening anytime soon but I'm going to add this to my shopping cart in the name of hope.

    model wearing the olive green dress

    30. Plaid knit leggings for a look that one-ups your favorite black yoga bottoms (but is still significantly more comfortable than any of the denim residing in your Ikea drawers).

    A reviewer's photo of them wearing the pants in glen plaid

    31. An off-shoulder maxi dress designed with the phrase wardrobe staple, the kind of number you can wear to weddings and birthday dinners *or* for a stroll along a beach boardwalk.

    32. A boyfriend blazer in a stunning spring-ready ivory hue — and I hope my math is right here, but this blazer + literally a pajama shirt = a chic look that takes two seconds to conjure up.

    model wearing white blazer

    33. Dolce Vita espadrille wedges that are the perfect compromise: They look ultra dressy but manage to be unbelievably comfortable, ergo you can look chic *and* put-together without having to feel like you're wobbling around on stilts.

    34. A striped midi dress with all the comfort of the pajama set you've been wearing to bed since 1893 (you can thank an ultra cozy knit fabric for that), but it's not fuzzy fleece rubber duck pajamas and ergo a *lot* more chic.

    model wearing the striped midi dress

    35. A bikini set you may want to purchase for the ruffled V-neck top alone, because all the maxi skirts you purchased on clearance last November? Yeah. Consider this their perfect matching top — one that also happens to be water-resistant.

    36. A racerback tank that has most likely been blessed by a fairy godmother, because this takes your basic cami and goes *poof*. An instantly chic upgrade is yours for the taking due this high-neck silhouette.

    Model wearing the brown top

    37. An iconic pair of ~wedgie fit~ straight jeans crafted with the perfect amount of stretch: just enough that they don't feel constrictive while the retention power remains top-notch. They're also slightly cropped so you can display your new shoes with pride.

    38. Pull-on shorts for anyone who wants to pay homage to denim sans metal buttons digging into their belly button. Presenting the perfect compromise.

    model wearing the pull-on shorts

    39. Square-toe boots guaranteed to become your new IT. And by IT, I mean this is your new official go-to shoe — the kind of gorgeous thing that pulls through when you have five minutes to get ready and no patience.

    40. A ribbed double-V tank top best described by one word: magic. A cult-favorite ~Sculpt Knit~ fabric provides light compression and scoffs in the face of white tee's past, providing a dressy upgrade to the basic wardrobe staple — one that can still be paired with truly anything in your closet.

    model wearing the white tank

    41. A waffle knit set to sweeten cozy weekends spent scouring Netflix for yet another true crime docu-series. Forensic Files coupled with hot coffee, some snacks, and this comfy hunk of loungewear? My definition of bliss.

    reviewer wearing the pink set

    42. A push-up bra that holds in ye old ~breast friends~ sans any uncomfortable underwire! This provides the perfect amount of support whilst an ultra soft modal fabric means all-day comfort.

    model wearing black bra

    43. High-rise shorts designed with a lived-in ~girlfriend~ silhouette, aka these babies are tight enough to stay put but oversized enough that they won't cling to your upper thighs at the first sign of sweat.

    model wearing denim shorts

    44. An off-shoulder crop top best described by one word: perfection. This scoffs in the face of white tee's past, providing a dressy upgrade to the basic wardrobe staple — one that can still be paired with truly anything in your closet.

    reviewer wearing white off shoulder top

    45. Vibrant skinny jeans voted most likely to star in Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. These stretchy hunks of denim are praised by 5,000+ reviewers for comfort, versatility, and glove-like fit — plus, these are *truly* high-waisted. None of that fake "high rise" nonsense where you feel like your underwear is constantly on the brink of being exposed.

    46. An off-shoulder mini with a scallop hem that strikes me as the kind of dress I'll be wearing to a point that extends beyond "outfit repeating." Kate Sanders, what would you think of me?

    reviewer wearing the black off-shoulder dress

    47. A seamless crop top and biker short set you'll wear with alarming frequency. Think: every. single. day. This leggings and sports bra combo provides light compression and looks casual chic à la the matchy-match design.

    48. Double-knit fabric pants that are cleverly crafted to feel like sweatpants. In reality, their tapered leg *and* wrinkle-resistant fabric make 'em more professional than the black slacks you purchased for that internship interview back in 2001. You know the ones I'm talking about.

    model wearing the green tapered pants

    49. A tank top and shorts combo if "hot sleeper" doesn't even begin to describe the pool of sweat that's bubbled around your body by the time you're hitting snooze. This set gives humidity problems the boot due to how breathable and lightweight it is.

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