Basics Every Girl Needs to Own

Whenever my friends or family ask me for help revamping their wardrobe, I always stress the importance of filling their closet with versatile basics. From there, the sky’s the limit! See if you have all of these basics in your wardrobe with this helpful checklist.

The Plain White Tee. Ah yes, I couldn’t think of a better way to start off this post than with the tried & true plain white tee. Although, I think you also must have a plain black and even a grey tee as well. I also included the muscle tee above because it has become this summer’s elevated version of the plain tee. Any of the three silhouettes above can be paired with everything from skirts to jeans to shorts to sweats. One of my favorite ways to style this basic is with straight leg jeans, an oversized blazer, ankle boots, a low bun, and chunky gold hoops. Another one of my go-to looks is a more streetwear take with these fun newsprint shorts, my breds, and mini backpack.

Sneakers. If you’ve read my other posts, I practically pair my Air Force 1’s with every outfit – and with good reason. These bad boys are not only so comfortable but they’re also so versatile. I actually prefer the AF1 Shadows which I included above because I didn’t like the silver detailing on the traditional ones, but that’s just me. I also included the infamous Adidas NMD’s because they’re, again, so comfortable but also come in so many cute color ways. Lastly, I included this pair of Reebok’s which are just as cute and comfy but a little cheaper. I prefer white sneaks because they’re more versatile and look a little more polished.