I'm the Fashion Director at Shopbop—These Are the Trendy Basics to Wear in 2024

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Who What Wear editors are known for meticulously combing through pages and pages of beauty products, clothing, and accessories to curate a selection of only the very best pieces to shop. And we love it. But imagine what it's like to be the fashion director of Shopbop—even we're envious! 

Caroline Maguire has been setting the style direction for Shopbop since 2017, choosing the best quality basics and most eye-catching trends for almost eight years. So of course, when we wanted some expert intel on the trendiest basics to stock up on for next year, we went straight to the source. 

Ahead, check out the 20 pieces that Maguire recommends incorporating into your wardrobe for 2024. Her refined taste is a balance of super-elevated basics and more fashion-forward items that will help you kick off the New Year with a strong sense of personal style. Whether you choose to splurge on a special piece or prefer to invest in a few fantastic everyday items, you truly cannot go wrong with Maguire's picks—and, just between us, you don't have to wait until next year to wear 'em. 

Shop Maguire's Picks

Freelance Writer

Drew Elovitz is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but has spent the last decade living and working in New York City. She earned a master's degree in media and popular culture from New York University, then began her career on the internet as the Twitter voice of Barbie. She worked previously atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing as the director of content strategy and also spent several years leading the social media teams at Teen Vogue and Entertainment Weekly. You'll find her byline on the site around topics such as celebrity fashion, must-have basics, beauty favorites (particularly nail polish), and wellness tips and tricks. Her personal style tends to favor the classics: She loves crisp white button-downs, sneakers, and skinny jeans—and no look is complete without a great pair of oversize sunglasses and a trusty leather jacket. After she finishes reading the entire internet every day, she can be found dining out at her favorite restaurants, trying new beauty treatments, or indulging her historical-fiction habit.