30 Summer Staples From Quince, Levi’s®, Banana Republic, and More

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At the start of each summer, like clockwork, I pull out my white basics from last year and deeply sigh at the state of them. I often find them faded, with sweat stains, and stretched out to the point of no return. In other words, they were well-loved and well-worn. Besides an accessory (or two), most of my summer shopping involves revitalizing my staples. NYC’s heat and humidity are no joke, so if I can stick to an outfit formula of a tank top and cotton pants, I’ll happily wear that on repeat. Below you’ll find 30 basics from Quince, Banana Republic, Levi’s®, adidas, and Vuori that I’m considering for my summer wardrobe. Shop my curation of their new arrivals here.

There’s no better brand to kick off this roundup than Quince. If you’re looking for high-quality basics, from a new white tee to gauzy shorts to a washable silk dress, the six options below are a great place to start. PS: There are even more great options on site right now that fall under $100.

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Banana Republic excels in basics with a twist. The designers will take a simple black dress and mix in crochet and cotton, like the one below. I’m also crushing hard on the 4″ Tencel™-Linen Short with the foldover waistband ($100) and the Strapless Tencel™-Nylon Peplum Top ($90). Here’s a taste of the goodies the brand has available.

When you’re not living in dresses this upcoming season, you need to be wearing these latest Levi’s® finds. The range includes baggy dad jorts (a controversial option) or cutoffs from the brand’s Curve line (a staple you’ll never part with). I also love the utility styles and colored denim. Levi’s® is creating fun twists on its classic denim offerings.

The most unexpected summer staple quickly taking over the streets of NYC: the adidas track pant. The sporty vibe is alive and well, and the perfect pairing for this three-striped pant style is an adidas shoe, of course. I love the Tokyo and Gazelle styles for summer, but if you’re more trend-driven you must try the Taekwondo Mei Shoes.

If you spend half of your summer at the airport and want to be comfortable but look put together, Vuori is the answer. The brand’s summer collection is stocked with comfortable cotton separates, signature supportive activewear, and the matching sets that will have you looking like you’ve got it all figured out. Shop my neutral favorites below.