Banana Republic Does Basics So Well—32 Items I'm Stocking Up on for Winter
For the past year, I've been determined to focus on building a capsule wardrobe. However, as a fashion editor reporting trends, I've found myself giving in to the latest crazes, which has sidetracked me from my original goal. Now, I'm making a conscious effort to stick to my goal and invest in elevated basics that work for all aspects of my life. To do this, I'm looking to different brands and retailers, specifically Banana Republic.
The San Francisco–based brand has been on my radar for a while, but recently, it's been gaining attention in my inner circle of fellow editors and friends. Fashion people have told me they love Banana Republic because of its investment-worthy basics that feature an affordable-luxury price tag, timeless style, and high-quality signature fabrics. For example, a friend has raved about the classic trench coats, and a colleague can't stop talking about the soft cashmere sweaters that are perfect for building a forever wardrobe.
After hearing all these details, I made a beeline to Banana Republic's site to explore its latest fall and pre-winter collections. I was impressed by the simple yet elegant pieces, including well-tailored separates, jeans, and elevated outerwear. My digital shopping cart filled up quickly with chic finds, so I was eager to share them with you. Keep scrolling for the 32 best Banana Republic basics that will help build or contribute to one's luxurious, anti-trend capsule wardrobe.
Style with wide-leg pants or a poplin skirt.
European fashion people can't quit wearing flared jeans.
Ground all of your cold-weather outfits with this oversize button-down shirt.
Follow the steps of fashion people and lean into the preppy-chic trend.
Funnel-neck coats are coming through as a major outerwear trend this fall.
Trust me—you'll never want to take this sweaterdress off.
Our senior fashion editor, Eliza Huber, loves these jeans. Snag them while they're on sale.
Burgundy loafers are an easy way to integrate fall's hottest hue into your wardrobe.
This screams "chic LBD."
This looks very similar to the brown leather jacket Hailey Bieber just wore.
You can always count on Banana Republic to absolutely kill it in the pencil-skirt department.
Nikki Chwatt is an associate fashion editor based in New York City. She joined Who What Wear in 2024 after writing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for WWD, Well+Good, Editorialist, and more. With a passion for personal style and the creativity that comes with it, one of Chwatt's goals is to help others understand that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” style; it’s just about putting an outfit together that makes you feel confident in yourself. When she's not writing, you can find her taking a Pilates class, reading a powerful romance novel, or exploring a new wellness spot in Manhattan.
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