Designer basics under $100 - and how to wear them!

At the moment I'm stocking up on my basics because they're the first pieces in my wardrobe to get the most wear and unfortunately, feel the most tear. In my opinion it is perfectly suitable for all wardrobes to carry 4-5 basic colors: white, nude, grey, navy and black. The 4 styles to own: camisoles, tanks, short sleeve t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts.

Basics range in price depending where you shop for them, from $5 - $250+. You most likely think to yourself "well they're worn underneath my clothing so it doesn't really matter if the quality is the best!" or "I can wear any tank under another tank!"... WRONG!!! Quality and style do matter.

Let's say you're wearing a beautiful sheer silk tank. Wearing a cotton racer back may allow the tank to cling to the cotton taking away from the flow of the top with the racer back showing when you turn around, and it will take away from the delicate look.

Wearing another silk tank underneath with regular (sometimes adjustable straps) keeps the flow of the top silk tank and keeps the luxurious look.

Here is a list of designer basics all under $100, enjoy!


Splendid Cotton camisole top $45
Vanessa Bruno Fine-knit cotton camisole $70
J.Crew Cotton-blend racer-back tank $30
Splendid Ribbed cotton tank $44
J.Crew Cotton-blend racer-back tank $30

Camis and Tanks are worn best underneath sweaters or sheer tops, mainly as layering pieces.


T by Alexander Wang Classic long-sleeved jersey T-shirt $81
James Perse Loose-fit long-sleeve T-shirt $55
T by Alexander Wang Classic long-sleeved jersey T-shirt $81
T by Alexander Wang Classic long-sleeved jersey T-shirt $81

Loose fitting t-shirts give a cool casual look when worn with skinny jeans and flats and your fiercest pair of Ray-Bans.


T by Alexander Wang Classic jersey T-shirt $76
James Perse Loose-fit short-sleeve T-shirt $50
James Perse Loose-fit short-sleeve T-shirt $50

The long sleeve t-shirt is one of my favorites for tucking into pants and topped with a leather jacket, accessorized with a black skinny belt and you're good to go!