I Found All the Trendy Basics That Will Level Up Your Summer Closet

If summer shopping is on your mind, you’re going to be quite interested in what’s coming your way. I decided to pull out a range of fresh items that have caught my eye recently that I think you’ll be into as well. Specifically, I dove into the new arrivals at two go-to shops for many. I’m talking about Nordstrom and Shopbop.

Each of these retailers currently has a smattering of new pieces across categories, but I found the offering of trendy basics to be especially noteworthy. The items in question are all versatile and could become wardrobe staples. They just have a little something extra to them compared to regular tried-and-true basics.

Below, you’ll uncover a curation of the items that could absolutely level up your closet thanks to their simple yet forward nature. Keep scrolling for elevated tees, of-the-moment shorts, and chic everyday denim silhouettes.

A chic update to the classic white shirt.

Loose Bermuda shorts for the win.

The cutout is just right.

Sleek with the zip-hem pants.

Cute slouchy shirt.

Paperbag shorts are still trending hard.

An easy dress with sneakers.

Summer cardi, anyone?

A flawless tee paired with anything from jeans to a skirt.

Staple jeans.

Into the third strap here.

Fresh.

Now this is a great minidress.

That go-to ribbed tank.

Shackets are still all the rage, and this lightweight style is nice.

A versatile tank dress.

Chic duster.

A statement-making top that’s actually versatile with shorts, trousers, and so on.

Another solid pair of jeans.

The ruching takes this blouse to the next level.

An eye-catching padded-shoulder tee.

Pretty pretty.

A stellar summer top.

Okay, one more A+ tank.

That neckline is incredibly modern.

Darling.

Not your basic black blouse.

The boxy silhouette is particularly noteworthy.

A standout sweatshirt.

Loving the color here.

Next, check out stylish outfit ideas from Nordstrom.