I know exactly how annoying it can be on hot mornings to try and figure out what to wear. To help make things much easier, it makes sense to have some effortless options in mind that are low lift yet high reward. Enter a set of standout summer essentials that do the trick with true ease. I rounded up a set from favorites like J.Crew, Nordstrom, Zara, and H&M—all are known for their chic offerings in the basics department.
The pieces in particular that I've reached for this season that have made getting ready so much easier include a set of tops like T-shirts, tank tops, and button-downs, an array of simple yet elevated dresses, pretty skirts, cool Levi's jeans, and more.
Keep scrolling to check out and shop 31 summer basics I highly recommend right now.
To wear forever.
So cool!
Perfect for year-round looks.
Love that it's subtly sheer.
Very '90s.
Loving the whole look.
You have to see the back.
Viral for a reason.
This comes in multiple color options.
Perfectly baggy.
The cut is so chic.
One-and-done dressing.
Madewell shirts always come in handy.
A cool cropped pair.
I could live in this.
A versatile piece.
I want this in black as well.
This one is guaranteed to sell out.
A polished pick.
A look worth re-creating.
Pointelle is the best.
These can easily be dressed up or down.
I plan on stealing this look.
A Nordstrom favorite.
Easy breezy.
These just scream "cool girl."
The contrast hem made this a standout.
Ribbed tops are a personal favorite.
To go with everything.
Wear this with sandals or sneakers.
Obsessed.
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