Fashion people look at basics as the unsung heroes of the wardrobe. Even the most directional look depends on these basic requirements. While fashionable It girls certainly have an assortment of no-fail basics in their capsule wardrobes (for example, the white T-shirt and blue jeans), there are also specific trendy basics and elevated styles with a forward twist that they’re incorporating into their modern ensembles as well.
Below are five trend-forward spring and summer basics the fashion crowd is wearing. You’ll see everything from retro-style t-shirts to more sleek and funky trousers than ever before, which almost every polished dresser I know owns.
Keep scrolling to discover five fashionable basics girls will be wearing in summer 2026.
Trendy basics worn by girls
1. Satin Pants
Style Notes: Satin or silk pants are a wardrobe staple among the well-dressed crowd. You can dress them up as shown here, or wear them with a white T-shirt underneath.
Buy Satin Pants:
Improvement
Gail Satin Mid Rise Bias Pant
just a little
satin trousers with drawstring
Simple, attractive and easy to style.
come on si
Appliqued silk-charmeuse straight-leg pants
A neutral color that will go with everything.
Mango
Satin straight-fit trousers
This navy shade is very beautiful.
vince
High-Rise Satin Wide-Leg Pant
Wear with sandals, ballet flats or heels.
2. Raglan T-shirt
Style Notes: Raglan tees will continue to be popular as an easy option to bring a cool and relevant spin to a casual look.
Buy Raglan T-Shirt:
store controller
Contrast-Sleeve T-Shirt
Many of my fellow editors have COS t-shirts.
Wear equally well with jeans, skirts and linen trousers.
working days
short sleeve raglan t-shirt
This short sleeve trend will be good for you as the temperatures rise.
just a little
long sleeve raglan t-shirt
It went into my basket immediately.
guest in residence
Baseball Tee Two-Tone Cashmere Sweater
I love the retro feel of it.
3. Lace-Trim Shorts
Style Notes: Like satin pants, lace-trim shorts are a great basic that instantly elevates any look.
Buy Lace-Trim Shorts:
free people
meet me in middle tap shorts
Perfect leisure shorts.
Stella McCartney
Lace-Trim Embroidered Satin Shorts
The contrast lace hem is so cute!
MS
Satin Lace Trim Shorts
No one will believe these are from the High Street.
anthropology
Lyrebird Lace-Trim Silky Shorts
These could easily pass as designer.
4. Open-knit
Style Notes: A cozy open-knit is an attractive layering piece that can be worn over or over the shoulder.
Open-Knit Shop:
Khaite
Deweet Open-Knit Silk and Cotton-Blend Sweater
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silk-cotton knitted jumper
This beautiful blue color would look great with white linen.
Improvement
elliot boucle crew
I need the whole outfit, please!
Uniqlo
3D Knit Seamless Mesh Crew Neck Jumper
I can’t believe this is a high-street find.
asos design
knitted open stitch jumper
It seems like there are a lot of designer options available in the market right now.
5. Sleeveless turtleneck
Style Notes: Don’t underestimate the power of a sleeveless turtleneck styled with jeans or a skirt for a sleek look.
Buy sleeveless turtlenecks:
just a little
sleeveless high neck top
This top style has a vibe of the 90s.
reece
Stretch-Cotton High-Neck Vace
I would wear it with white linen trousers and leather flip-flops.