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    39 Clothing Basics You Should Buy Because It's About Time You Replaced Them

    Stains, holes, and pilling need to be cleared out of your closet.

    1. A pair of super soft control leggings you can use to work out, stretch out, sleep off...honestly, whatever.

    2. A pack of traceless Kitsch Spiral hair ties, because with the way you keep on losing these, you can never have too many.

    3. A pack of brand-new, no holes at the toe, crew socks — I'm not gonna explain to you why you need new socks.

    The black, leopard print, and gray socks in the pack

    4. And athletic socks 'cause your sweaty feet live in them and they need a renovated home to come to.

    The set of athletic socks

    5. A pack of adjustable strap stretchy undershirts so you always have a comfy, fresh layering piece available.

    6. Or go for a plunging bodysuit capable of doing the one thing so many other tops can't do, stay in place under your favorite jeans.

    7. A pair of stainless-steel plated hoop earrings, because the ones you keep on buying from Forever 21 are constantly tarnishing.

    8. A pack of cotton and spandex blend hipster panties so you're sitting pretty every day of the week — and then some.

    9. A pack of low-rise lace trim thong undies so comfortable you'll forget you're wearing them — and thanks to the design, no one will *see* you're wearing them.

    A model wearing the lace panties in black next to the color varieties in a pack

    10. A sturdy and perfectly worn cross-body that's delicately handmade and sure to last a lifetime.

    11. A pair of luxurious matte Nubian Skin sheer tights because you really need a good pair of tights and these are it — just look how seamlessly they blend in.

    A model wearing the tights in cinnamon

    12. A sturdy but casual belt so you can, quite literally, pull your look together.

    The belt in brown

    13. A ruched crew-neck T-shirt dress that'll look amazing dressed up with heels or down with your favorite sneakers.

    A model wearing the dress in black

    14. A pair of faux-leather flats designed with a rubber sole so you can be comfy (and slip-free) all day.

    15. A pair of classic but super versatile ankle trousers you could actually wear every day of your life — work, errands, even on a night out with heels.

    16. A super cozy knit scarf for that extra warmth and pop of color your winter wardrobe demands.

    A bust form with the scarf wrapped around it in blue

    17. A pair of super comfy black ankle booties to throw on all the time — and if black is not your thing, they come in 52 colors!!! FIFTY-TWO!

    18. An underwire Playtex balconette bra that has perfectly contoured, seamless foam cups with hidden underwires and cushiony, cottony-lined straps — so comfy, you might even wanna sleep in it.

    19. While we're at it, a machine-washable seamless and wireless Hanes bra that has a very comfortable four-way stretch fabric, adjustable straps, and is totally tag-free.

    A model wearing the bra in Gravel Grey Heather

    20. A strapless Calvin Klein bra because sometimes you feel like a strap and sometimes you don't.

    A model wearing the strapless bra in desert

    21. And since we're doing this, a pack of moisture-wicking seamless medium-support sports bras so you can get your sweat on in not the same bra you wore the day before.

    A model wearing the bra in black

    22. A badass faux-leather moto jacket to channel your inner rock star while you layer up responsibly.

    A customer review photo of them wearing the jacket

    23. A soft, breathable Adidas face cover designed to be totally comfortable to wear even when you're out breaking a sweat — and of course, it's washable and reusable.

    A model wearing the face mask in black

    24. A pair of cashmere-blend lined leather gloves designed specifically so you can text your little heart out without ever having to take them off.

    25. A simple, fresh, and clean cotton T-shirt — I'm telling you, nothing can be more refreshing than a crisp tee styled with your favorite pieces.

    A model wearing the shirt in light steel

    26. A lightweight knit pullover sweater that'll replace that pilling piece of fabric you call a sweater.

    27. A timeless plaid tailored blazer because you need something nice and professional to throw on over your pajamas when your boss springs a video call on you.

    A model wearing the plaid blazer

    28. A pair of ultra-comfortable cuffed sweatpants designed with an elastic waist, pockets, and a stretchy material — you will literally live in these.

    A model wearing the sweatpants in light gray

    29. An oversized denim jacket for layering over a comfy pair of leggings when you just don't wanna put any effort into your look but want to make it seem like you did.

    30. A stretchy romper bodysuit that'll be a great layering piece for all your dresses, oversized sweatshirts, or skirts.

    A model wearing the onesie in black

    31. A set of super adorable short pajamas – honestly, with the right shoes, they could be a very cute outfit.

    The blue and tan pajama set

    32. An investment-worthy Barefoot Dreams cardigan that hundreds of people at Nordstrom won't stop raving about — it's soft, cozy, cuddly, and you won't regret buying it!

    A model wearing the cardigan in Pacific Blue

    33. An adorable little lightweight raincoat to help you battle all those fall showers.

    A model wearing the raincoat in army green

    34. A pair of Levi's uber-popular 311 Shaping Skinny Jeans designed with a mid-rise and a medium amount of stretch for a perfect and comfy fit every time you slip them on.

    A model wearing the skinny jeans in black

    35. Or if you prefer your denim in the wide leg variety these Robin Blue jeans have a high waist and a medium weight fabric that offers just the tiniest bit of stretch.

    A model wearing the jeans

    36. An investment-worthy over-sized leather tote big enough to fit everything you'd need for a quick getaway or for when you're just lugging your kids around.

    A model holding up the tote bag

    37. An organic cotton and aloe vera lined (yes!! aloe vera) Conscious Step hoodie that helps support NAMI and their work to destigmatize mental health issues.

    Two models wearing the hoodie

    38. A pair of eco-friendly, super stretchy fleece bamboo leggings that are absolutely perfect for winter.

    A model wearing the leggings in the snow in the color Rust

    39. And a classic cotton button-up you'll look totally polished in and can use for nearly any event in your life — work, going out, errands...the list goes on and on and it all depends on how you style it.

    IRL footage of me screaming at my shopping cart.

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