I know exactly how annoying it can be on hot mornings to try and figure out to wear. To help make things much easier it makes sense to have some effortless options in mind that are low lift yet high reward. Enter a set of standout summer essentials that do the trick with true ease. I rounded up a set from favorites like J.Crew, Nordstrom, Zara, and H&M—all are known for their chic offerings in the basics department.
The pieces in particular that I’ve reached for this season that have made getting ready so much easier including a set of tops like T-shirts, tank tops, and button downs, an array of simple yet elevated dresses, pretty skirts, cool Levi’s jeans, and more. Keep scrolling to check out and shop 31 summer basics I highly recommend right now.
ZARA
Tank Top
To wear forever.
Madewell
Braided Leather Belt
Levi’s
Ribcage Full Length Jeans
Perfect for year-round looks.
J.Crew
New Relaxed Linen T-Shirt
Love that it’s subtly sheer.
Madewell
Linen Maxi Slip Skirt
Very ’90s.
J.Crew
Cosmo Cropped Pant in Textured Satin
Loving the whole look.
ZARA
Halter Rib Top
You have to see the back.
DOEN
Iona Short
Viral for a reason.
Le Bop
Jackie Dress
This comes in multiple color options.
Good American
Good Standard Baggy Jeans
Perfectly baggy.
ZARA
Stretch Rib T-Shirt
The cut is so chic.
ZARA
Textured Strappy Dress
One-and-done dressing.
Madewell
Perfect Crewneck T-Shirt
Madewell shirts always come in handy.
Levi’s
501 Original Cropped Jeans
A cool cropped pair.
Nordstrom
Cotton Poplin Button-Up Shirt
I could live in this.
J.Crew
Cashmere Relaxed Sweater Shell
A versatile piece.
Open Edit
Cotton Poplin Maxi Skirt
I want this in black as well.
ZARA
Satin Embroidered Lace Dress
This one is guaranteed to sell out.
WAYF
Maddox Vest
A polished pick.
Levi’s
High Rise Baggy Linen+ Denim Lightweight Women’s Shorts
A look worth re-creating.
H&M
Pointelle-Jersey Dress
Pointelle is the best.
Madewell
The Easy Linen Pull-On Pants
These can easily be dressed up or down.
H&M
Microfiber Sleeveless Top
I plan on stealing this look.
Nordstrom
Lace Trim Bias Cut Midi Skirt
A Nordstrom favorite.
COS
Lotta Smocked Cotton Midi Dress
Easy breezy.
J.Crew
Relaxed Utility Pant in Cotton Blend
This just screams cool girl.
Madewell
Mixed Stitch Sleeveless Sweater
The contrast hem made this a standout.
H&M
Ribbed Boat-Neck Top
Ribbed tops are a personal favorite.
ZARA
ZW Collection Poplin Midi Skirt
Open Edit
Linen Blend Shift Dress
Wear this with everything from sandals to sneakers.
J.Crew
Étienne Oversized Shirt in Striped Cotton Poplin
