My closet refresh for spring is underway, and two things have been top of mind as I piece it all together: my love for elevated style and my goal of creating expensive-looking outfits. To achieve this, I find myself relying time and again on a great range of elevated basics. By the looks of it, from the runways to my Instagram feed, I am not alone in this, which makes putting together a cohesive wardrobe a much easier task this season.
In fact, there are some standout basics I am excited about right now that will be doing a lot of the heavy lifting over the next few months. This includes a great tailored blazer, dark denim, slingback heels, and other key pieces. Keep scrolling to check out six essential basics I am reaching for this season, and likely forever, that are guaranteed to create an elevated expensive-looking outfit.
Button-Downs With Oversize Cuffs
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Cool and crisp.
Love the neutral stripes.
Another chic design.
This blue!
Elegant yet cool.
Dark Denim
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Classic jeans.
Can't say no to Levi's.
Relaxed styles are a personal favorite.
Proof jeans can look elevated.
How are these under $100?
Black Cinched Blazers
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Not mad at the price.
Great for spring and summer.
A worthy investment.
A closet staple.
This one only looks expensive.
Black Slingback Heels
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An itty-bitty heel.
An under-$50 find.
Nineties vibes.
Guaranteed to sell out.
These come in so many colors.
Boatneck Tops
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Instead of your usual tee.
A super-sleek take.
Into this chocolate brown.
Pretty!
Striped T-shirts forever.
Gray Separates
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The minimalist design caught my eye.
For a rich-looking outfit.
Endless styling oppertunities.
All-gray is where it is at.
Another look I'd love to re-create.
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