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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Fashion People Swear By Vince—These 25 Chic Pieces From the Spring 2026 Collection Need Your Immediate Attention
Satin pants! Effortless sweaters! Jelly sandals!
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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Let's Talk About Good Basics and Shoes—These Nordstrom Staples Read Cool Fashion Person
Yes, It sneakers are included.
By Bobby Schuessler
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I'm Revamping My Closet With These 5 Elevated Basics for a Chic Winter Wardrobe
You'll wear these for years to come.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
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Hi, Stylish Clothes—These New Zara Items Are Easy to Wear and Incredibly Chic
Including amazing elevated basics.
By Bobby Schuessler
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I'm a 59-Year-Old Stylist—My Closet Wouldn't Be the Same Without These 10 Staples
From a key accessory to a casual go-to.
By Bobby Schuessler
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Italian, Spanish, and British Women Surprisingly Have These 6 Winter Staples in Common
Different area codes, same winter uniform.
By Sierra Mayhew
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I Think These Cute Under-$50 Basics Would Look Stellar With Jeans, Skirts, and Sweaters
Chic, affordable finds.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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If My Luggage Were Lost, I'd Repurchase These 9 Basics Immediately
Yes, they're that good.
By Allyson Payer
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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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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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These 8 Gap Basics Will Be the Star of Your 2026 Highlight Reel
A+ finds.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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I'm a Shopping Director—These Items Will Make Any 2026 Wardrobe Feel Cool and Current
Everything from the sweater of the moment to an It bag style.
By Bobby Schuessler
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Basics! Puffers! Barrel Jeans! 31 Elevated Gap Sale Finds That Deserve Your Attention
Everyday piece to wear now through spring.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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Take It From Me—Everyone Will Buy This It Basic in This Expensive-Looking Color in 2026
Hilary Duff already did.
By Allyson Payer
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Elite Dressers Are Wearing These 3 Elevated Basics, so You Better Believe I'm Adding Them to My Closet Too
Easy yet chic pieces.
By Bobby Schuessler
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The Anti-Trend Pieces Stylish Women Are Wearing on Repeat in 2026
These items are the foundation of every cool outfit right now.
By Michelle Scanga
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French Women Always Look Chic in Winter Thanks to These 8 Items
Taking notes.
By Judith Jones
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I'm in My Basics Era—31 Elevated and Rich-Looking Shopbop Sale Picks That Work for Now and Spring
Boring basics are nowhere to be found.
By Josephine Hadjiloucas
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I Tested Natural-Looking Foundations—These 10 Look Just Like My Skin But Better
I won't use anything else.
By Kaitlyn McLintock
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I Can't Book a Ticket to Tokyo, so I'll Use These 11 Streamlined Japanese Skincare Products Instead
The "elegant, science-backed formulations" you should know about.
By Kaitlyn McLintock
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Not Jeans, Not Sweaters: 7 Nonbasic Winter Items You Probably Don't Own But Should
Now's your chance.
By Eliza Huber
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These Are the 7 Trendy Basics I Think Everyone Should Wear in 2026 (and They're All at Nordstrom)
So good.
By Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
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From L.A. to Paris, Chic People Will Be Wearing These Easy Nordstrom Pieces in 2026
From the best sweaters and tops to versatile denim and accessories.
By Chichi Offor
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I'm a Shopping Director—Simply Put, Here's a List of Chic Pieces to Wear in 2026
Modern knits, cool shoes, and stunning bags.
By Bobby Schuessler
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2026's Chicest (and Cheapest) French-Girl Staples Are Hiding at Nordstrom—Here's What I'd Buy
Most are under $200
By Ana Escalante
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I'm Over My Standard Basics—These Are the 5 Elevated-Cool Styles I'm Wearing in 2026
Infinitely more interesting.
By Caitlin Burnett
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My Closet Wouldn't Be the Same Without Chic Basics—These Items From the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale Will Be Staples
Timeless sweaters, cool jeans, and more.
By Bobby Schuessler
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15 Basics Every Stylish Woman Knows to Update at the Beginning of the Year
Here’s your checklist.
By Michelle Scanga
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I Run a Fashion Business in NYC—These Are the Wardrobe Staples I Wear to Create My Best Outfits
Including the tried-and-true heels.
By Bobby Schuessler
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My Sister Is Starting to Shop at Nordstrom More—32 Stylish Picks I Sent Her (From My Fashion-Editor POV)
Time to level up her wardrobe.
By Drew Elovitz