Why does "basic" get such a bad rap?
Amanda Weisiger Cornelson • 01/27/2017
Photo: Song of Style
We wholeheartedly disagree with your negative sentiments surrounding all things "basic." Why? Because t
here's a lot to be said for that one tee you wear every single day. Your basics work hard for you—and they don't get enough credit. As the backbone of your wardrobe, they are the staples that stand the test of time.
here's a lot to be said for that one tee you wear every single day. Your basics work hard for you—and they don't get enough credit. As the backbone of your wardrobe, they are the staples that stand the test of time.
It's your cozy white cotton tee, that ever-so-slightly wrinkled blue button-down, the only pair of jeans that fits you just right, that trusty sweater that doesn't make you itchy, and the easy dress that falls effortlessly. The ideal basic is a solid standby that works with anything—a beautifully uncomplicated, everyday option.
Don't take your staples for granted—because the day you inevitably lose that one tee you've lived in for years, it will be devastating to say the very least. So prepare yourself by stocking up on some backups to help ease the pain when that day comes. You can thank us later...