Great basics elevate any trend for every season. They, however, are hard to find. You would think it’s easy to shop for them. The thing is, essential pieces need to be almost tailor-fit to your body and personality. Otherwise, how will they accompany you through different changes, including individual style and occasion?
Until your search for that one Holy Grail basic piece is over, there’s no harm in picking up different iterations along the way. Let’s see what’s out there, along with some celebrity-style pegs.
You would think a sweater and jeans would be something you can easily pull off until you have to wear it. Either the jeans are too tight, or the sweater somehow doesn’t flatter your body. That’s why when it comes to denim, go for a brand that’s perfected the craft for generations. Levi’s continues with its tradition of the best with the Made & Crafted Collection. The pieces carry “tactical styling, mixed with modern style elements, and the sustainability and high-quality construction.”
You can get Justin Bieber’s look with the LMC 502 LMC Kurobe MIJ: denim jeans in a dark wash with a faded touch.
You can be a cool mom, but are you as cool as Gigi Hadid? In these snaps from her pregnancy last year, she makes a case for the bucket hat. It’s practical but also stylish and suitable for any setting. Pick up the Conscious Generation Denim Bucket Hat from Penshoppe for this look.
The Conscious Generation Collection makes use of fabric spun from recycled bottles. Every bucket hat is about four bottles!
The “Cold Heart” singer proves that a blazer is both for business and party. Pair it with your graphic shirt, and you’ll feel like a pop star. Close it up for your work calls; you’ll look polished instantly.
Pomelo offers the Oversize Double Breasted Blazer. An oversized fit is best when you’re unsure about your sizing, as you can play around with it more.
Who doesn’t look good in a black turtleneck? It can go with almost any pair of pants or skirt. You can wear it underneath or on top of a dress. Or you can just do it the way Timothée Chalamet did for his Time feature.
Uniqlo always comes through with effortless designs and fabrics that are comfortable. They are also timeless, as seen in this Extra Fine Merino Turtleneck Sweater from the Uniqlo U collection by Christophe Lemaire.
A white dress is never going to fail you. I like it on days when “I have nothing to wear.” When you throw on a white dress and style it with different garments or accessories–problem solved!
The REFORME Linen Dress is just what you need. Made of 100 percent linen, it makes for the perfect house dress that still looks put together. You’ll feel like model Paloma Elsesser in less than a minute.
Lead photo via @justinbieber