I Rarely Spend Over $50 on Basics—These 29 Summer Items Are Easy to Wear

I’m a true lover of basics. In fact, I’d say over half of my wardrobe consists of basics that could be mixed and matched to create effortless and chic outfits. While it can sometimes make sense to spend a bit more on a piece, I rarely don’t spend more than $50 on the basics in my wardrobe. For example, many of my favorite basic shirts actually ring in for under $40.
To highlight all of this further, I decided to scroll through the basics sections of some of my favorite stores to bring you an edit of stylish and simple items that don’t cost more than $50. And trust, the summer pieces coming your way are extremely versatile and easy to wear.
Keep scrolling for A+ shorts, blouses, tanks, and more.
Next, check out more chic items to consider adding to your wardrobe.

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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