Every Solid 2023 Outfit Starts With These Trendy Basics

If you’re looking for a few new outfit formulas to mix into your rotation, you’ve landed in the perfect spot. Below, I’m sharing a range of stylish ensembles to consider. While each look is unique in its own right, there is a common thread to note: Yep, each outfit features a trendy basic.
Given that basics act as the foundational elements in a solid look, it probably doesn’t come as much of a shock that some of my favorite recent outfit ideas start with next-level basics. For reference, the basics in question fall in that "trendy” category because they’re highly versatile like a tried-and-true basic, but also have a forward element to make them especially modern.
Keep scrolling to check out 2023 outfit ideas that feature a trendy basic as the hero piece.
Relaxed Striped Knit
A striped sweater is a go-to basic for many. As the fashion crowd embraced in 2022 and will continue this year, it’s the relaxed styles that will be the hero piece in many standout looks.
Shearling-Accented Coat
In the outerwear realm, shearling coats reign supreme as the chic topper of choice to toss over any look.
Pinstripe Trousers
Wide-leg trousers are a key staple, and for 2023, it’s the pinstripe silhouettes that will make the rounds in many favorite looks.
Denim Skirt
There’s something so effortlessly cool about a longer denim skirt. As this ensemble showcases, it pairs flawlessly with a white tee.
Oversize Shirt
I couldn’t round out this list without including one of my favorite trendy basics: the oversize white shirt. It’s still one of the chicest pieces to elevate a look.
Puddle Jeans
Relaxed jeans will continue to have their moment this year—especially of the "puddle variety" that pool around the ankles.
Next, check out more stylish basics.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers likeReplica Store, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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