Basics
We're rounding up the latest shopping guides for basics, from simple tees to classic denim. Read on for our favorite timeless buys.
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I Always Buy Quality Basics From Nordstrom—32 Options I'm Eyeing to Wear Now and Into 2026
Forever buys.
By Caitlin Burnett
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Last Chance: Satin! Cashmere! Soft Things! 19 Cozy Basics, UGGs, and Accessories for a Chic Winter on Sale
J.Crew, Gap, Aritzia, and more.
By Audry Hiaoui
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I Write About Fashion and Found the Chicest Basics on Sale for Cyber Week at Reformation, Gap, and Madewell
Prepare your shopping carts.
By Caitlin Burnett
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I Shop All Day for a Living—These Are the Coolest Things I've Seen This Month
I can't stop thinking about them.
By Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour
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Madewell's Black Friday Sale Has Me in a Tizzy—Here's What I'm Buying (for 40% Off)
I'm starting my shopping strong.
By Judith Jones
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25 Elevated Basics Worthy of a Fashion Person's Closet From Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy
Who's in need of closet refresh?
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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My Sister Asked Me What She Should Buy From Amazon—30 Fashionable Items I Suggested
Basically, everything on my Black Friday wish list.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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Summer's Out, Fall's In: Every Basic I'm Buying to *Finally* Switch Over My Wardrobe
Out: tanks, shorts, and linen. In: V-neck sweaters, dark-wash jeans, and long coats.
By Eliza Huber
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I'm a Mom With Two Young Kids, and These 30 Easy Picks Make Me Feel Stylish
I've mastered a mix of chic and comfortable.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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Someone Needs to Give the H&M Design Team a Raise—42 Items That Look Triple the Price
Someone cooked here.
By Ana Escalante
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I'm Buying My Cold-Weather Basics From Gap, J.Crew, and Banana Republic—Here's What's in My Cart
Stocking up on layers.
By Audry Hiaoui
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Looking Parisian in Paris Is Only Doable If You Own These 12 Fall Wardrobe Essentials
Buy them; look French. It's as simple as that.
By Eliza Huber
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I'm a Senior Shopping Editor—5 Basics I'm Not Wearing Anymore and 5 I Love That Are Part of Amazon's Latest Prime Day Sale
From everyday socks to effortless leggings.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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These Are the Best Early Deals of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days—35 Finds That Have My Undivided Attention
Shop discounted Adidas, Madewell, Hoka, and more.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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I Shop for a Living—15 Wardrobe Staples in My Cart Ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
The sale starts next week.
By Audry Hiaoui
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I Live in Basics—33 Elevated Styles From Gap, H&M, and Old Navy That Have My Undivided Attention
Camis, cashmere, and cardigans.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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42 Things You Have to See From Zara, Nordstrom, and Net-a-Porter Right Now
Scrolling made simple.
By Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour
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I Live in NYC—These Are the 8 Anti-Trend Fall Pieces That Always Get Me Compliments
From everyday loafers to preppy polo sweaters.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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I Spend Nearly 365 Days out of the Year Hiking—I Couldn’t Do It Without These 5 Staples
If you like gorpcore, this one is for you.
By Sierra Mayhew
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Want Smooth, Buttery Skin? These Body Lotions Earned Our Highest Recommendations
Trust me and my tightly curated list.
By Kaitlyn McLintock
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From Coast to Coast, This Is How the Fashion Set Is Updating Their French Manis
I'm trying this immediately.
By Maya Thomas
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I’m a Senior Shopping Editor—These 29 On-Sale Nordstrom Basics Are Instant Closet Staples
Bring on chic, effortless fall outfits.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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I'm a Shopping Editor—These 31 Under-$50 Amazon Finds Are Giving Main Character Energy
These were really hard not to gatekeep.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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I Made a Shopping List Filled With Easy and Elegant Items—Enjoy
For every budget.
By Judith Jones
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The Easy-Yet-Elevated Outfit Formula Fashion People Will Be Wearing Straight Into Fall
Here are seven takes on the chic look.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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Uniqlo Is a Treasure Trove of Chic Fall Finds—29 Under-$90 Basics I'd Buy Immediately
Time to update your staples.
By Judith Jones
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Your Editor-Approved Guide to the 14 Best Brands to Always Buy From Nordstrom
You can't fail with these.
By Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour
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I Was a VIP Nordstrom Stylist—These 8 Elegant Basics Elevate a Wardrobe
Versatile and chic staples.
By Bobby Schuessler
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Abercrombie Sucked Me Back Into Its Orbit With These 25 Incredibly Chic Fall 2025 Finds
So, so good.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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A White T-Shirt Is My Holy Grail of Basics—Here Are the Styles I Wear the Most
You'll want to try all of them.
By Kerane Marcellus