Is it just me, or have low-key wardrobe staples been getting a bad rap as of late? In a season where maximalistic animal prints are the order of the day, it's all too easy to dismiss basics as being too, well, basic. I momentarily fell into this trap, too, until I remembered one thing: I freaking love a plain T-shirt. It's what gets the most use in my wardrobe, it makes my leopard-print jeans wearable, and it offers supreme versatility (need I remind you of a little thing called layering?). I'll let you in on a little secret: Splendid makes the best classic tees (sidenote—I also can't resist its ultra-soft sweatpants). The fabrics are soft and luxurious, and the fit is honestly worth writing home about. Keep on reading for my favorite picks from the brand's classics collection.
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Layer this top under all your dresses as the temps drop.
This tee has that perfect slouchy fit I dream of.
If you need me on a Sunday morning, look for the girl in this classic long sleeve thermal paired with vintage boyfriend jeans.
Another super-soft T-shirt I'm adding to my classics collection.
Don't worry—that gray turtleneck also comes in a fun striped option that makes me want to plan a trip to Paris ASAP (just saying).
I never knew I needed a plain red tank until I saw this one.
Somehow I didn't own a simple white long-sleeve crew neck, and I'm really not sure how I got dressed without it.
This sweatshirt + some cozy sweats is my ideal Netflix and chill outfit.
But I'm also really into this sweatshirt; the cowl-neck collar is just plain awesome.
This top is the happy medium between comfortable and work-appropriate.
Shop Matching Sweats
These are my new go-to travel pants, and I'd also wear them with plain white Converse as pictured.
A super-cozy pair of gray sweats to match that new cowl-neck sweatshirt of course.
Thank you, Mean Girls, for always making me immediately think of Regina George when I wear camo pants. Anyway, that won't keep me from investing in these joggers one bit.
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