Beauty

Sorry to the Basics in My Closet—These J.Crew and Nordstrom Finds Could End You

Anna LaPlaca  Fri, 26 Jan 2024  Who What Wear

Do you ever start shopping and realize that you don't just want one or two items but suddenly crave an entire wardrobe overhaul? Same. On a recent perusing of the new arrivals section on of my favorite sites, I came across so many strong pieces that I started envisioning a whole new wardrobe with these chic updates. More than anything, it was the wardrobe basics that really caught my eye and made me consider replacing the very versions in my own closet to start off 2024 on a strong note.

These aren't just your plain T-shirts or basic leggings. No, the new closet updates I'm about to showcase here each have something special about them that sets them apart from the basics you could find anywhere else. Think trendy relaxed jeans, '90s-style LBDs, and even elevated-looking sneakers that are taking over my heart (and cart). Yep, I'm crushing big time on these simple but impactful finds and I think you will, too. Scroll down to shop them all.

Three words: dream leather jacket.

Not low-rise, just lower rise.

I desperately need a pair of everyday black pumps and I know I'd reach for these constantly.

Absolutely divine.

With "corporate core" on the rise, I suddenly need a sheath dress in my closet.

Meet my new designer obsession.

I love the idea of wearing a thin belt over this poncho.

Grey is set to replace black as the "It" neutral in 2024 and I'm starting with these classic trousers.

Boxy blazers, you're getting the boot. Hello to beautiful sculpted styles.

Oversize earrings may be trending right now, but I'm craving the simplicity of thin hoops again.

A bomber jacket that feels very 2024.

My white Sambas were easily my most worn pair of shoes in 2023, so when I spotted this of-the-moment burgundy pair magically in-stock in my size, I didn't even think twice before ordering a pair. 

A perfect touch of Western.

Collarbones are out in 2024.

I'm slowly but surely switching over all my jewelry staples to silver this year.

To me, you are perfect.

This shape is something else.

If you're ahead of the curve, you're already shopping brown corduroys.

Can you tell that Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is on my mood board?

Everything this brand makes is just so good.

The micro belt is giving me '90s Prada energy.

They honestly look designer.

Black tights are so last year.

Perfectly boxy.

Straight jeans are quite literally the backbone of my wardrobe.

You can never have enough cool belts.

Pencil skirts are quickly replacing maxis in my wardrobe.

More suede in 2024.

Comfy, minimal, and a little sexy—everything I want in a little black top.