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The Best Summer Basics to Turn to When It’s Too Damn Hot to Wear Anything Else

written by HAILEY BOUCHE

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Source: @basicstouch
Source: @basicstouch

In the summer, it’s hard to be bothered to wear anything more than a bathing suit and a breezy cover-up. Not only do we want to take advantage of every second of the summer sunshine, but we’d prefer not to torture ourselves by making a scorching hot day worse with added sweat. An ideal day is spent poolside, reading a book, and listening to Long Hot Summer on repeat until the moment we actually to leave the house in a way that requires begrudgingly putting summer clothes on.

Since we prefer to keep things easy breezy in the summer, we end up turning to basics to keep us clothed—lots of them. We all know that basics are the backbone of every capsule wardrobe no matter the season, but in the summer, we’d argue that they’re the forefront. Basic tank tops, shorts, and dresses come out to play, and it’s totally up to you whether you want to add accessories to them or let them shine as is.

Whether it’s time to refresh your current basics for the season or you need a few pieces that are just as good as lounging poolside feels, here are the basics that you will wear over and over this summer—especially when it’s just too damn hot to wear anything else.

 

Tops

Richer Poorer
Ribbed Scoop Tank
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Eloquii
Bandeau Top
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Skims
Stretch Cotton Tee
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Abercrombie
Crew Tank Bodysuit
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Everlane
Relaxed Tee
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Abercrombie
Squareneck Bodysuit
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H&M
Cotton T-Shirt
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Everlane
Cotton Tissue Tank
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Richer Poorer
V-Neck Bodysuit
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J.Crew
Ribbed Tank
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Skims
Sleeveless Bodysuit
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Everlane
Cropped Tank
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Everlane
Silk Cropped Tank
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Skims
Cotton Rib Tank
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Eloquii
Strong Shoulder Tee
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Bottoms

Everlane
Jersey Shorts
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H&M
Sweatshorts
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Abercrombie
Pull-on Shorts
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Abercrombie
Cutoff Shorts
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Agolde
Denim Shorts
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Eloquii
Drawstring Bermuda Shorts
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Everlane
Chino Shorts
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Open Edit
Pull-on Shorts
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Eloquii
Button Fly Shorts
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Dresses

Richer Poorer
Cloud Weave Mini Dress
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J.Crew
Smocked Linen Dress
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J.Crew
Knit Mini Dress
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J.Crew
Ribbed Mini Dress
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Eloquii
Knit Cutout Dress
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J.Crew
Relaxed Linen Jumpsuit
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J.Crew
Midi Tank Dress
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Everlane
Tiered Maxi Dress
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Everlane
Ripple Tank Dress
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Everlane
Slip Dress
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J.Crew
Tiered Poplin Dress
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