10 Essentials That Will Never Go Out of Style

These items may have inspired trends, but they've stood the test of time. From Levi's 501s to Polo Oxford shirts, here are 10 pieces to keep on deck.

ByKerane Marcellus

Aug 08, 2022

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There are basics, and then there are essentials. While some of these items may have inspired trends at one point, they’ve also stood the test of time, and they can complete an outfit or closet. You just have to know where to look for them.

Timelessness and longevity is the goal when building a wardrobe, and whether you have trouble coming up with outfit ideas or want to know how to dress for your body type, these 10 items will be much needed for your style journey.

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Ralph Lauren Iconic Oxford Shirt

Levi’s 501 ’93 Jeans

Air Jordan 1 High "Banned"

Gap Vintage Soft Hoodie

The North Face Bubble Jacket

Timberland Waterproof Field Boots

Pangaia Organic Cotton Tailored Trousers

Moncler Black Cotton Cap

Uniqlo DRY EX Mapping Printed Crew Neck

Noah Solovair 3 Eye Gibson Shoe

Moncler Levis Nike Timberland Gap Uniqlo Features

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