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A List of the Very Good Basics Celebrities Are Wearing Right Now

Erin Fitzpatrick  Sun, 31 Dec 2023  Who What Wear

If you're familiar with my byline, you know I love covering red carpet events. For instance, I've recently covered glamorous looks from Amal Clooney, Jenna Ortega, and Lupita Nyong'o. This story, however, won't feature any glittering gowns, elbow-length gloves, or million-dollar jewels. Instead, I'm focusing on celeb-approved wardrobe basics.

My list includes Emily Ratajkowski's go-to $20 T-shirt, Julia Roberts's favorite $10 tights, Olivia Rodrigo's cute sneakers, Greta Lee's chic top, and more. In addition to having a celebrity's stamp of approval, each piece is versatile and can be styled in many different ways. What more could you want? Scroll down to shop my list of very good basics celebrities are wearing right now. 

On Emily Ratajkowski: Cotton On Micro Crop Tee ($20); Wardrobe NYC coat; Jimmy Choo boots; Bottega Veneta earrings; Khaite belt 

Meet your new favorite tee. 

On Julia Roberts: Calzedonia 8 Denier Tights ($10)

These look fantastic with miniskirts. 

On Olivia Wilde: ALO Yoga bra and High-Waist Airbrush Leggings ($98); Ray-Ban sunglasses; Hoka sneakers

These leggings have a cult following in Hollywood. 

On Allison Williams: La Ligne Toujours Sweater and Soiree Skirt ($324)

La Ligne is known for its excellent sweaters. 

On Kate Middleton: Chris Kerr coat; Holland Cooper trousers; Strathberry Mini Mosaic Leather Top Handle Bag ($555)

This is bound to sell out. 

On Olivia Rodrigo: Vans SK8 High-Top Sneakers ($70)

A classic choice. 

On Jennifer Lawrence: Jennifer Behr Cruz Headband ($170); Dior shirt and coat

I love a Blair Walford moment. 

On Selena Gomez: The Frankie Shop coat; Miu Miu jacket and skirt; Khaite belt; Wolford tights; Stuart Weitzman shoes

I will always love Mary Janes. 

On Greta Lee: High Sport Asher Top ($980) and pants

Sleek and simple. 

On Vanessa Kirby: Gucci bag; Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Sneakers ($60)

You can't go wrong with Converse sneakers. 

On Kaia Gerber: Rocky's Matcha sweatshirt; ALO Yoga Skirt ($74); Asics sneakers

This is a cute skirt even if there's no tennis court in sight. 

This $26 price tag is hard to beat. 

Fashion editors are obsessed with Khaite. 

A black wool coat is always a smart purchase. 

Sporty Spice. 

I've never met a Madewell piece I didn't love. 

These will help me kick-start my New Year's fitness resolutions. 

This pretty top has me looking forward to spring. 

A wardrobe building block. 

Don't sleep on H&M's selection of blazers.