My Wardrobe Wouldn't Look the Same Without These 5 Brands
I realize that saying my wardrobe would look significantly different without a few key brands is a big statement, but I stand by it. Recently I went to take stock of my wardrobe, and it immediately became apparent which items I reached for day in and day out. Like most of us, I rely heavily on wardrobe basics to help me easily style the trendier items I own, but not all basics are made equal, if you ask me. Among all the plain T-shirts, bodysuits, and loungewear I own, there are a few key brands I rely on for high-quality pieces that fit like a dream and make even the simplest outfits look stylish.
From the softest sweatshirt I've ever worn to the not-so-basic T-shirts that always add a something special to my outfits and even one black bodysuit to end all black bodysuits, I'm sharing all my favorite basic clothing brands that have totally changed my wardrobe for the better. Sure, they're called "basics," but all the items from the below five brands offer interesting updates to these classic staple pieces.
Interested to see which brands I rely on heavily in my everyday style? Keep reading to shop my favorite basic clothing brands and see how I wear them.
Cotton Citizen
I didn't think someone could make me love a simple crewneck sweatshirt until I tried this cropped version and the coordinating joggers from Cotton Citizen. The material is beyond soft, and I like how the cropped shape gives it an updated spin. Above is an outfit I regularly wear into the office because it's easy but still put-together.
I just added this tee to my closet, and it might be the softest one I own.
The brand just launched the coolest denim sets, and Michelle, Kristen, and I jumped at the chance to test out the new styles first.
n:Philanthropy
n:Philanthropy makes lighter-than-light tees with creative cutouts and some pretty cool knit pieces, too. But what really sold me on the brand is that it's pledged to donate 10% of all proceeds to charities it strongly believes in.
The tee I'm wearing above. The neckline cutout adds an interesting dimension, and I reach for it when I want to dress simply without my outfit looking "boring."
The Range
This newly launched NYC-based line has seemingly done the impossible by totally reinventing staples like tees, bodysuits, and knit dresses. Anyone who thinks they'd never be into an asymmetrical neckline will change their mind upon meeting this selection of updated basics.
I'd wear this with white sneakers during the day and swap them out for strappy sandals as soon as the sun sets.
Everlane
I'm sure you hardly need an introduction to Everlane. The brand has long been on my radar, but it was only recently that I nabbed something from its vast selection of ethically made wardrobe staples. After searching far and wide for the perfect boxy-fit T-shirt, I ordered one of the men's tees on a whim and instantly fell in love.
This is the tee I'm wearing above. As the name suggests, it's a heavyweight cotton, which makes it the perfect slightly oversize tee to wear tucked into trousers.
I'm stocking up on one of each color turtleneck for the season ahead.
You'd be hard-pressed to find high-quality cashmere sweaters for this price point anywhere else.
Helfrich
As soon as I tried the signature bodysuit from Helfrich, I never went back to any other brand. It focuses on knitwear and other basics and does them really, really well.
The material is on the thicker side and really hugs you in. I could tell immediately how much attention to detail was put into making it.
Speaking of wardrobe basics, see which "boring" items every NYC girl is wearing now.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews withBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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