The basis of any well-designed wardrobe is a series of advanced basic models: year after year, you can wear it anywhere. Even the most trend-conscious dressing table knows the value of a high-quality T-shirt, a classic Oxford shirt, a perfectly fitted pair of jeans, a comfortable sweater, well-cut pants, and a truly outstanding coat— -Few brands are like San Francisco's basic brand, Everlane. However, for loyal fans looking for other brands like Everlane, these brands have monopolized the less basic knowledge market, and there are many options worth discovering (and shopping, of course).

Over the years, Everlane has cultivated a loyal following-there is a waiting list to prove this. In 2018, the brand launched $50 worth of work pants, with 12,000 promising shoppers on the waiting list, and later entered the underwear field with more than 30,000 waiting lists. Followed by a large number of denim series on the waiting list, followed by the launch of the brand's Perform Legging in 2020, the series opened with 33,000 enthusiastic fans.

All these praises prove that Everlane is at the top of the basic market. However, if you start to feel that your wardrobe slowly looks like a showroom, please know this: there are ways to mix and match while sticking to your signature style. If you are looking for alternative sources to provide well-made, affordable core components for your wardrobe (or you are stuck on a waiting list), here are 18 brands that meet the requirements.

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You may already be very familiar with (and perhaps even own) Reformation's work. The brand is basically a one-stop shop for all your wardrobe needs. From iconic floral dresses to comfortable knitted tops, the Los Angeles-based brand has everything. If you hold a wedding on the calendar, the brand will stock a lot of chic dresses.

If you live in Brooklyn, chances are that you have ever walked through "Sincere", "Tommy", the favorite concept store for fashionable girls. Founded by Kai Avent-deLeon, this store is always full of unique trendy products such as sweater vests, cool mules and cute mid-length dresses. In addition, you can also enjoy coffee and pastries while shopping in the physical store.

The name says it all-check out the Cotton Citizen website and you will see all the cotton pieces you might need. T-shirts, biker shorts, mid-length dresses-whatever you want, brands have them. If you like sporty bright colors, then this label can meet your needs. For those in New York or Los Angeles, go and buy Cotton Citizen IRL.

Although AGOLDE is known for its high-quality denim, the brand also offers a variety of basic models. In fact, this Los Angeles-based brand produces many comfortable sweatshirts, vests and jackets. Wear its highly sought-after denim and T-shirt for a cool outfit.

Founded in 2019 by Camille Perry and Holly Wright, Tove is still quite new to the fashion industry. However, recently, style collections have been flocking to its works—especially the brand’s elegant selection of dresses. In addition to the highly sought after cedar dress, Tove also introduced a large number of knitwear. Read: This season you will want to snap up its fashionable cardigans and vest suits.

The Los Angeles brand LNA has achieved a perfect balance between simplicity and fashion. For example: the top selection of the label. Most of its T-shirts have a unique silhouette, whether through cool hollow sleeves or ribbed details. In addition, you will find plenty of interesting bottoms in its collection, such as patent leather trousers and slit leggings.

Launched in 2019 by husband and wife Ola and Cerise Alabi, Cold Laundry is still somewhat low-key in the industry-but this situation will soon change. The London-based brand offers unisex clothing, including tailored pants, cool oversized suit jackets, comfortable T-shirts and more. You won't find many bright colors or eye-catching prints in this series-most of its products are in simple shades such as brown, light green, soft yellow and beige.

This Canada-based retailer has an impressive internal brand inventory. Although each label is considered independently in the structure of Aritzia, there is a common ribbon, namely fashion simplicity and high-quality craftsmanship, which runs through each one. String. Coupled with a sense of fussy fashion, it's no wonder that this store is the first choice for cool girls.

A minimalist aesthetic with a relaxed and luxurious feel is the core of the essence of Canadian brand Oak Fort tailoring. These works are simple and relaxed, but carefully thought out and exquisitely designed to keep things elegant. Most things are in classic neutral colors, including black, white, gray, tan, forest green and navy blue, which means they can all be easily mixed and matched. Who doesn't like simple wardrobes?

Take Everlane as an example, add some touches to make it less casual, and you basically get Modern Citizen. After rapidly emerging as a direct-to-consumer fashion retailer, this San Francisco-based brand caters to professional women who want to look refined but still unique and stylish in their busy lives. It is a perfect destination if you want to create a high-end necessities wardrobe that can take you to the office and other places.

Conceived by former Band of Outsiders designer Scott Sternberg and launched in 2018, Entireworld will soon become your best choice for a comfortable life. The label is full of comfortable, high-quality staple food, these items are just begging to be stacked and live. After all, this is the description of the brand: "What you live in."

As a mature and more upscale sister store of H&M, COS avoids the trend-centric fashion methods of its peers, but instead focuses on simple and timeless higher-quality items. The choice is affordable (the price starts where H&M ends), but it looks expensive and high-end. Unlike H&M, some H&M items may begin to wither after a few washes, while COS items mean that they can be worn for more than one season.

If your first priority when dressing is comfort, but fashion looks next, Lou & Gray can meet these two requirements. Affordable cashmere and homewear double as streetwear are the core of the collection, but everything is very soft (this is the brand’s slogan), and when you wear it outside, you feel like you don’t get anything.

Zara fans will find similar trend-driven style choices to satisfy their desire for new things and the present, but real people tend to lean towards the fashionable and sophisticated side, which means that there are also many options for minimalists. In addition to their internal product lines, Genuine People also planned designs from emerging Asian brands to maintain their aesthetics.

The Frankie Shop is low-key but unique and caters to the needs of minimalists who want timeless items but like to add a little extra style to her clothing. Think of luxurious sweaters, paper bag waist pants and wide-leg pants in loose styles, plus a collection of coats and suit jackets that suit the lifestyle of modern women.

This ethical British brand creates a standard foundation for you in a British country style. The plaid suit jacket and skirt are made of small pieces of wool, the knitted fabric is thick and comfortable, and the bottoms are modern styles made of soft linen and felt.

Abbreviation for All Year Round, AYR focuses on the no-season necessities for daily wear. The resistant element is denim, with a variety of styles, from vintage high-waisted styles to perfectly soft stretch jeans. Tick ​​the ecological awareness box, the aloe jeans are made of recycled denim and only use a glass of water.

The brand's slogan is "Fewer, Better Things", and the series fully embodies this concept. In addition, Cuyana's Lean Closet Program allows you to donate items in the closet in exchange for points for your next Cuyana purchase. Clothes are given to women in need, and your wardrobe is carefully edited.

This article was originally published on 11.1.2018