If you’re wondering where our editors consistently return to for basics season after season, I can tell you there are two retailers I hear our team talking about again and again: J.Crew and Gap.
With J.Crew, I’d go so far as to say that every single one of our editors owns at least something from the brand. This proves that it transcends any one specific style or aesthetic, as it is filled with wardrobe staples. This is one of my efforts cashmereLike the Perfect Cashmere Cardigan, Featherweight Ribbed Cashmere Short-Sleeve Sweater-Polo, and Cashmere High V-Neck Sweater. For spring basics, the cotton voile scallop-trim babydoll dress, the pleated skirt in cotton poplin, and the pull-on midi skirt in cotton poplin caught my attention.
But Gap, one of my most purchased items is the Breathe line of underwear. “I swear, once you try them, it’ll be hard to wear anything else—they’re that comfortable. Plus, there’s the low rise ’90s loose jeans, which became a best-seller after Hailey Bieber wore them. If you like a less baggy fit, there’s also the mid rise straight jeans. Other current highlights include the $70 Vegan Leather Wedge Thong Sandals and the Cotton Poplin Shirt.
Below, shop J.Crew and Gap’s basics for spring.
Shop Spring Basics at J.Crew
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Perfect cashmere cardigan in stripes
I wear my black cashmere cardigan all the time.
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Featherweight Ribbed Cashmere Short-Sleeve Sweater-Polo
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Cashmere High V-Neck Sweater in Stripe
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Cotton Voile Scallop-Trim Babydoll Dress
This beautiful sheer cotton voile dress.
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Pleated Skirt in Cotton Poplin
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Embroidered Pull-On Midi Skirt in Striped Cotton Poplin
A simple cotton midi skirt.
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1993 underwire bikini top
Associate Editorial Director Eliza Huber tells me how great J.Crew swimwear is.
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Sydney Scrunchie One-Piece Swimsuit
If you are looking for one-piece.
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Scallop-Trim Crochet Mini Dress
Crochet cover-up to wear over a swimsuit.
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Soleil Pant in Linen
Best-selling $98 linen pants.
Shop Spring Basics at Gap
You can’t go wrong with a white tank top.
Most comfortable underwear.
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Organic Cotton Poplin Classic Shirt
Cotton poplin shirt for frequent wear.
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Poplin Drop-Waist Maxi Skirt
This drop-waist maxi skirt.
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Vegan Leather Wedge Thong Sandals
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Organic Cotton Oxford Large Shirt
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Pointel Polo Maxi Sweater Dress
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Low Rise ’90s Loose Jeans
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mid rise straight jeans
A straight-leg pair for $71.