If you know follow me on social media or know me personally, you know the backbone of my wardrobe is basic clothing. Everyone feels confident in different things, and for me I feel the best while wearing a plain tank, jeans and sneakers. And even though this is what I feel good in, it can get “boring” because there is only so much variation you can do with a t-shirt. To spice it up I wear lots of elevated basics.
Elevated basics are essential basic staple pieces in your wardrobe with a twist. Instead of wearing a plain tank, wear a cropped one with a raw hem. Instead of wearing generic jeans, find one with a split hem. It’s the smallest changes in everyday clothes that can really take your styling up a notch.
Want to try out some elevated basic pieces? I have linked my favorite basics & elevated basics: wear this not that style.
But also, wear whatever you want (:
Basic: White Tank
My personal favorite white tank. A little cropped, but still wearable.
Elevated Basic: Side Tie Cutout Tank
Get this before it sells out! The side is so flattering on all body types.
Basic: Mom Jeans
These jeans from Madewell have been with me through thick and thin. Great price and they have a great student discount.
Elevated Basic: Asymmetrical Jeans
These jeans are more comfortable than sweatpants, which is hard to believe. Agolde has the best denim, so invest in the real pairs and not any dupes!
Basic: Sweatpants
Affordable sweats alert!
Elevated Basic: Wide Leg Sweats
Super easy to dress up or down – and these come in five colors.
Basic: Mini Skirt
Mini skirts are a must especially as it gets warmer going into the spring.
Elevated Basic: Pleated Skirt
I just purchased this skirt from Aritzia and I know I am going to get plenty of wear.
Basic: Flip Flops
Elevated Basic: Platform Thong Sandals
These sandals are EVERYTHING. These Coach sandals give me 90’s-2000’s vibes and I am here for it.
Basic: T-shirt Dress
This dress is from Cotton Citizen, one of my all time favorite brands.
Elevated Basic: Cutout Bodycon Dress
A cutout takes any outfit too the next level. And this color? Screams spring.
Basic: Aviator Sunglasses
A classic. I have had these for years and they are still in perfect condition.
Elevated Basic: Hexagon Sunglasses
The hexagon style with the brow bar is my next purchase.
Basic: Workout Set
Everyone has a black sports bra & leggings in their closet.
Elevated Basic: Crossover Workout Set
& it comes in bike shorts too!
Kayce Wright 