11 Chic Basics Everyone Needs in 2025

As we enter the second half of the year, this is the perfect time to take stock of which basics you have and which ones you may need to see you through the remainder of 2025 and beyond. The odd thing about basics is that, although the point of them is that they’re low-key and trend-less, the cool ones to wear do change from year to year.

If you’re more interested in keeping up with the current basics than being annoyed that they evolve from year to year, I’m here to guide you. With fall arrival quickly approaching, I’ve been busy shopping for the chic basics that’ll make getting dressed easier and faster—from a specific wash of denim to the sporty jacket trend everyone is already wearing, these finds are made to be worn again and again. All in all, I landed on eleven key pieces that’ll help me to create dozens of cool outfits. Keep scrolling to shop the best versions of each along with me.

Dark-Wash Jeans