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    29 Must Have Basic Staples For Every Wardrobe

    You'll always be on trend with these essentials in your closet.

    1. A simple, elegant wool coat warm enough to make winter feel like a ~summer breeze.~

    2. A comfy casual T-shirt that will be the foundation of 99% of your outfits because it's the clothing equivalent of water — aka it will take on the style of whatever else you are wearing. Dress it down with jeans/leggings or up with a blazer and heels. This classic item definitely knows how to play its part.

    3. An affordable faux leather jacket designed to give you a super edgy but still impeccably polished look. The jacket also comes with a handy buckle so you can adjust the fit.

    Model wearing leather jacket

    4. A sherpa-lined fleece sweater that can be worn with or without any other outerwear and will definitely keep you comfy, warm, and cozy.

    5. A wrap knit sweater dress because frigid weather should not stop you from making the sidewalk your runway.

    6. Black sunglasses guaranteed to keep you looking chic throughout the entire year. Yup, we are here to declare that shades are appropriate for any season, outfit, or reason.

    Pair of black sunglasses

    7. An uber cool oversized denim jacket made for layering — it can go over any tops and under any outerwear. Best of all, it's made from 100% cotton so it feels soft on your skin while providing some much-needed warmth.

    8. A sleeved lightweight pajama set that's perfect for lounging, sleeping, and more lounging. This comes in 39 different luxe styles and you'll want to snatch them all up!

    9. A turtleneck sweater made with a dreamy blend of merino wool, pima cotton, and alpaca yarn so you can feel like you're wrapped up in a stylish comfy cloud.

    Model wearing brown turtleneck sweater

    10. Black high-waisted leggings that we won't judge you for never taking off. Seriously, these things should come with a label that says "put on for sleep, gym, work, rinse and repeat."

    Model wearing black leggings

    11. An open front blazer because the moment you put this on you instantly transform into a serious business professional. Absolutely no one will guess that your bottoms are NSFW pajamas or that you've gone pant-less.

    12. A conveniently large and lightweight quilted nylon tote that can fit your entire winter wardrobe inside. The fabric is perfect for harsh weather and allows the strap to sit comfortably on your shoulder. Being a bag lady never looked so stylish.

    Model wearing black tote bag

    13. A faux suede mini skirt bound to become your favorite. Thanks to the help of your over the knee boots, you won't have to pack these up with the rest of your summer wardrobe now that winter's rolled around.

    14. Yoga pants that fit like a glove — aka they'll make you look like a yoga instructor even if your "tree pose" still needs major work.

    15. A green zip up vest that's beautiful yet still warm enough to stop the cold. Perfect for walking the dog, a quick jog, running errands, or any other task that would make a traditional coat just too dang hot for mild winter weather!

    Model wearing green vest

    16. A tried-and-true thick down jacket destined to win over your heart like it's won over ours. It's got six huge pockets, a sherpa-lined hood, and it's windproof which means you can keep your cold hands and head tucked inside for major warmth.

    17. A V-neck jumpsuit made from a silky soft jersey fabric to save you loads of time when you need to find something classy, quickly. Just slip into this ensemble and voila — your ready to go in record-breaking time.

    Model wearing gray jumpsuit

    18. A chunky knit cardigan that doubles as a stylish blanket, but you'll definitely want to wear it with every outfit. Fortunately it comes in 15 different colors so you'll never have to worry about it not matching the rest of your ensemble.

    19. A classic pullover hoodie because you've ~borrowed~ enough of these from exes — it's time you get your own.

    Reviewer wearing multicolored pullover hoodie

    20. Stretchy mid-rise boyfriend jeans with a relaxed fit and fringe cuff to show off your effortlessly cool sense of style.

    21. A button-down blouse ideal for absolutely every occasion. The lightweight fabric gives off a cool and casual vibe while the buttons add a touch of sophistication.

    22. Polished silver aviator-shaped eyeglasses so you can look like an insanely cool pilot, a very intelligent librarian, orrrrrr Dwight Schrute from The Office — the possibilities are endless.

    Pair of silver eyeglasses

    23. Dazzling hoop earrings that come in a pack of three — silver, rose gold, and gold. The hoops are available in multiple sizes so don't be afraid to take it to extreme heights.

    24. A pair of Adidas sneakers handcrafted by angels using cloudfoam memory lining. They envelop your feet so they feel as snug as a bug in a rug, aka your sore soles already thank you.

    25. A super stretchy pencil skirt because eventually you'll forget to turn the camera off in one of those Zoom meetings before you stand up — yikes! A pencil skirt creates a seriously killer silhouette thats perfect for the digital boardroom, digital job interview, and even digital date.

    26. A V-neck cami that will give any outfit an instant boost. The show-stopping lace trim and V-neck totally steal the show so you can keep the rest of your look simple.

    Model wearing black cami

    27. Comfy joggers made from an instantly relaxing French terry fleece. These truly scream "take it easy" and it will be impossible for you to not listen.

    28. An extremely well-made pair of high-rise slim jeans with a stretchy fit made to last forever.

    29. A faux fur coat guaranteed to make you look like the rich cousin when you saunter outside your room to the dining table for Zoom family gatherings this holiday season.

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