9 Specific Basics I’ll Probably Keep Buying For the Rest of My Life

While I love trying new brands and “It” items, there are certain basics in my closet that I will not stop wearing and buying. Some of them have been favorites for a decade while others were discovered (by me, at least) far more recently, but all have become items I reach for time and time again—no matter how long I’ve had them. These tried-and-true basics include my go-to white T-shirt, the denim shorts I buy in every wash, the sneakers I wear for all of my workouts, the versatile straight-leg jeans I tell everyone to buy, and the leggings that are better than all the rest, to name a few.

If you’re in need of new basics or perhaps are just curious, keep reading to find out which specific ones I highly recommend, and shop them in the most useful colors. I promise you won’t be disappointed and that they’re be money well spent (but not to worry—these prices are reasonable).

My favorite jeans: Levi’s 501 ’90s Jeans