Beauty

30 Elevated Basics That'll Completely Change Your Closet

Allyson Payer  Sun, 24 Sep 2023  Who What Wear

Whether or not your closet really needs "changing", there's always room for some new basics to freshen things up. And while we all have those "boring" basics we know and love, it's elevated, special basics that'll make the most wardrobe impact, while still working effortlessly with the items you already have. 

If you've yet to begin shopping for fall (it's time, folks), consider this a great place to start. I spent the better part of an afternoon scouring the internet for the chicest, most wearable, and ultimately "worth it" basics to boost your closet. Below you'll find jackets, skirts, denim, shoes, and all of the other versatile items that'll make your closet infinitely chicer—trust me.

If you're ready to do some shopping (that won't break the bank), scroll on to see—and maybe add to cart—my carefully selected picks (several of which I admittedly added to my cart along the way).

She's patiently waiting in my Reformation cart.

For recreating the above outfit.

PSA: Your fall wardrobe needs a good red sweater.

This is *the* blazer silhouette to invest in this season.

Ribbed knits are always expensive-looking, and this one benefits from a touch of lurex.

You're going to wear these more than you even realize.

This is already sold out everywhere else, so don't delay.

I love an oversized sweater with something slim, such as a pencil skirt or leggings.

Madewell's latest denim style is timeless.

Pair this with a cozy knit and knee boots.

Fall and winter LBDs don't get more perfect than this.

I think these might be the perfect knee boots.

This bag will see you through so many fall occasions.

Our entire editorial team is obsessed with this skirt.

My search for a great lightweight jacket can end here.

In a couple months, you'll be thanking yourself for buying htese. 

Massimo Dutti low-key has incredible shoes.

This is perfect for layering.

Give me all the red.

Get ready for everyone to ask where you got this special necklace.

Anyone need a new going-out top?

Aside from red, butter is the other color fashion people will be wearing this fall.

Celebrities love this elevated basics brand.

She looks extra cozy.

I love anything in this color.

Just think of how often you'll wear this.

I love anything in this color, part two.

The perfect thing to wear to dress up jeans.

A classic leather belt is a purchase you'll never regret.

Mango makes the best affordable swimsuits.