I’m a Senior Shopping Editor—I Recorded What I Wore for a Month, and Found I Wore These 5 Basics Most

As a fashion editor, you tend to be well aware of all the pieces that live in your closet, but it’s not until you stop and take a moment to document what you wear over a period of time that you get a true sense of what you end up reaching for the most. I did exactly that over the past month, and it became clear more than ever that basics reign supreme in my wardrobe. It’s no wonder either, as I am a huge proponent of wearing pieces that are not only timeless, but comfortable to boot. As a mom to two little ones, it is key.

My goal when putting together chic outfits is to be able to keep the ensemble easy without sacrificing style. That’s where five of the stylish basics I wore the most over a month come in. There’s the classic white T-shirt, which is great worn on its own or layered under a V-neck sweater. Then, I found that I didn’t go the whole stretch without wearing straight-leg jeans at various points throughout the week. What can I say? I’m a creature of habit. Keep scrolling to see the other basics I can’t live without, plus outfit ideas on how to wear each.

White T-shirts are a forever favorite. I wear them year-round with everything from jeans to leggings to trousers.

Over the past two years, I have been addicted to black kitten-heel boots, so it was no surprise I wore the comfy yet sleek shoe style a lot this past month.