Over the past few years, simple pieces have become must-haves for everyone’s closets. People everywhere are clinging to their basics to create a classic, put together outfit. It’s easy to see their impact on today’s society, but why do basics have such a hold on us?
Celebrities
Influencers on any social media platform have the ability to set fashion trends. Paparazzi photos show that a growing number of celebrities including Emily Ratajkowski and Rihanna lounge around in basics.
Influencers have a grasp on social media, and their followers admire their outfits. The basics that they wear, depending on the price, allow the public to dress like them.
If style is a collection of many looks, why not get a shirt the same one a model has? It helps a lot when inexpensive dupes are available online. With basics, you can have the same fits as one of your favorite celebrities.
Wearable Whenever
Simple clothing items transcend the different seasons. No matter what season it is, there will always be people wearing basics.
In the fall, garments such as knit tops, denim and leather jackets prevail. These pieces are often warm toned during the season, but VALLEY believes they are timeless nonetheless.
For spring and summer looks, pieces like halter tops and miniskirts appear. No matter where you look, bright colors are shown on strangers’ outfits. The colors might change with the seasons, but the minimalist appeal of basics does not.
Comfortability
Basics are often worn because of how comfortable they can be to wear. From Lululemon to Dickies, pieces such as tank tops and sweatpants are everywhere.
Simple tops and pants have been in style for a long time, but in the past few years they have made a reappearance in streetwear.
Comfortable basics work best when you’re in a rush. No matter what pieces you choose, they’re bound to compliment each other. Life can be hectic sometimes, so it’s important to value how you physically feel in an outfit as well as how it looks.
Legacy of Simplicity
Simple looks have been a part of fashion since the beginning. Runway looks were not the first to be sewn together. Clothing’s purpose was to cover us up and keep us from harsh conditions.
Nowadays, clothing has aesthetic purposes to go along with its basic functions. Style ranges from person to person, and individualism has taken over. However, basic pieces are not going away anytime soon.
In 2023, centuries after the fashion world first boomed, we are still wearing basics. The term basic has recently become synonymous with everyday pieces.
The simplistic appeal of such pieces can be traced through time back to clothing’s original functions. Minimalism appears to be in style again, and our society’s current style reflects that.
Affordability
VALLEY believes a good basic doesn’t have to be expensive. There are countless stores with simple garments that range in both quality and price. A few stores known for their basics are White Fox, Amazon and H&M.
Online stores are the best places to find basics. With the rise of simplicity in today’s fashion, such pieces can be found almost anywhere.
Shops like Zara and Edikted offer simple clothes to wear when going out. Some of their pieces include backless tops and leather pants.
Basics are here to stay, and VALLEY certainly doesn’t mind.
Do you want to show off your basics? Tag us on Instagram, @VALLEYmag, with your classic look.
