I'm a Shopping Expert, and These Are the Summer Basics I Tell All My Friends to Buy


It's not only a passion but also part of my job to find the most desirable, chic, and of-the-moment fashion items from season to season and share them with you, our dear readers—as well as with my family and friends, of course. In fact, those close to me are regularly hitting me up for everything from what to wear to a wedding, to the best jeans to buy as well as what my favorite basics are. When it comes to the latter, I continually have a running list of versatile staples that I've tried and loved, and this summer is no exception. In fact, below I'm sharing some of my favorite basics that I've been telling all my friends to buy this summer. From tees to tanks, jeans to sandals, these staple pieces will unquestionably elevate your wardrobe, because the better your basics, the better your outfit. Keep scrolling to shop them for yourself.
I cannot rave enough about how good this vest is. I own it in black and white.

Judith Jones is the associate shopping director atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
-
The Easy-Yet-Elevated Outfit Formula Fashion People Will Be Wearing Straight Into Fall
Here are seven takes on the chic look.
-
Uniqlo Is a Treasure Trove of Chic Fall Finds—29 Under-$90 Basics I'd Buy Immediately
Time to update your staples.
-
Abercrombie Sucked Me Back Into Its Orbit With These 25 Incredibly Chic Fall 2025 Finds
So, so good.
-
7 Dated Fall Basics I Just Found Hiding in My Closet and Immediately Removed
In with the new.
-
This Simple Fashion Person Approved Layering Technique Changed the Way I Wear My Basics
Effortlessly cool.
-
Cool Dressers in NYC Are Wearing This Off-Kilter Basics Trend—25 Pieces I'm Shopping Because of It
Unexpected but so cool.
-
These 31 Effortless Summer Basics Make Getting Ready So Much Easier
Low lift, high reward.
-
Cue the Makeover Montage: My Bestie Wants a Closet Refresh, so I Sent This List of 11 Must-Have Basics
Lace-trimmed skirts and mesh ballet flats ahead.