A Definitive List of Every Wardrobe Basic Your Closet Needs in 2022
We talk a lot about basics on here, so if I'm starting to sound like a broken record, I swear it's for good reason. Sure, they can be boring to shop for and loathsome to spend money on, especially versus something trendier and more exciting, or maybe you just straight up forget to buy them, but skipping out on too many basics leaves holes in your closet that you'll end up filling with random one-off purchases (speaking from experience here).
We've covered the trendier basics on the market that are having a moment currently, but today, I'm sitting down to create one comprehensive list of the standard, classic, and timeless basics you shouldn't skip when shopping. I know that my closet felt scattered until I invested in the right pieces and replaced my older, outdated ones. So consider this your sign to build an A+ foundational wardrobe and see how much easier it becomes to get dressed in the morning.
Ahead, discover (and shop) my definitive list of the best basics you'll need for a strong wardrobe in 2022 and beyond.
Structured Blazer
White T-Shirt
Suiting Trousers
Button-Down Shirt
Relaxed Straight-Leg Jeans
Black Ankle Boots
Baseball Hat
Wool Coat
Racer Tank
Loafers
Trench Coat
Slip Dress
Shoulder Bag
Miniskirt
Knee-High Boots
Loose Trousers
If fashion people aren't wearing jeans, they're wearing loose trousers.
Cardigan
Leather Jacket
Maxi Dress
Collared Sweater
White Sneakers
Joggers
Bralette
An EmRata favorite.
Up next, the 2022 trend every fashion person is ditching their jeans for.
Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a numberBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.
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