27 Everlane Essentials That Pay for Themselves

Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women’s.

2.


A
cotton tee
(or two, or three, or…) with a sharp, boxy cut, because a unique silhouette is the perfect way to add some oomph to a standby wardrobe staple. I mean, look. Everyone needs more tees. And

these

tees? They’re soft. They’re comfy. They’re

super

hip. And they come in tons of colors. What more could you want?

3.


Or a
V-neck tee
with a more streamlined cut, if the boxy thing doesn’t do it for you. Pro tip: If you like a slouchy fit to your tees, reviewers recommend sizing one up for the perfect relaxed vibe.

4.


A light and loose
linen midi dress
with adorable puffed sleeves that makes for the perfect one-and-done summer ‘fit — especially when the soaring temperatures have reached too-hot-to-live heights. Oversized yet still elegant, this pick will
keep you cool
in more ways than one. Talk about a piece worth putting into heavy rotation this season!

8.


A boxy,
short-sleeve button-down
made of silk that’s — surprise! — washable! I don’t know about you, but I pretty much never wear anything I have to worry about dry cleaning. How do you get around that problem? By building a wardrobe full of things you don’t have to take to the dry cleaner!

11.


A
light-as-air cotton cami
you’ll never stop finding uses for. Basic? Maybe. But a basic that does its job well —

and

that’s super comfy, to boot — is

always

worth keeping around.

12.


A
V-neck linen-blend vest
, because apparently vests! Are! Back! (Love that for us.) If you want to get extra ~fashion~ about it, vest-as-shirt is

de rigueur

these days, which, I mean, awesome if that’s your jam! But it also makes a great layering piece, as originally intended. Have fun with the styling, and you’ll keep reaching for this pick over and over and over again.

13.


A
silky cotton button-down
that’s a legit must-have (seriously — that’s what it’s actually called: The Must-Have Shirt). You will never, ever regret having a truly excellent button-down in your wardrobe. I promise. And this one? This one has

hundreds

of 5-star reviews. That many people all in agreement about the same garment is

really

saying something.

15.


A
versatile tank dress
, because as long as you have one of these suckers in your wardrobe, you will never, ever lack for outfit inspo. Honestly, it’s so adaptable that you could wear it every day for a week and people might not even notice, depending on how you change up the styling.

16.


A
cardigan
with a cozy, relaxed fit, so you’ll always have the perfect layer to throw on top of whatever else you’re wearing — whether it’s because it’s actually cold out, or because you’re battling with your office’s frigid AC settings. Big buttons, comfy sleeves, and a fun, chunky knit? Capsule wardrobe sorcery.

17.


A pair of
twill straight-leg pants
, because everyone needs one good pair of structured trousers in their wardrobe. Clean lines, a high-rise waist, angled pockets, and a right-at-the-ankle length make these ones a can’t-miss pick that’ll go with anything, anytime, anywhere — whether we’re talking brunch or the board room.

18.


A
hip and functional belt bag
to handle all of your everyday essentials without requiring, y’know, your actual hands to do it. This supremely practical carry-all solution keeps everything ultra organized with the help of an additional divider inside — and the cool factor here? It is truly out of this world. Grab and go, go, go.

20.


A
gauzy, puff-sleeve top
sure to boost any ‘fit with the simple act of putting it on. Big ~lewks~ that can be accomplished with “Oh, this old thing? I just pulled it out and threw it on” energy will never, ever get old — and with this piece on hand to pull it all off, you’ll have something dynamite to reach for each and every time.

21.


A
smocked sun dress
reviewers say they’ve worn everywhere from the beach to weddings. (How’s

that

for versatile?) Smocking really is the ultimate comfort-but-make-it-fashion hack; its stretch provides a perfect fit, but it also looks absolutely beautiful. And this midi dress? It’s got it all. Your summertime closet will never be the same again… mostly because you’ll just keep pulling this out and wearing it over and over again.

22.


A good ol’ fashioned
pair of overalls
, because honestly, I will never say no to the fashion statements of my youth. These ones have a little something extra, though: They take their cues from the vintage overalls of yore, but update the whole thing with a curved leg. Yes, overalls are acceptable for adults — and you basically won’t want to take these ones off.

26.


A
sleeveless, open-knit sweater
with surprising versatility. Sweaters in the summer? Not my usual MO, but reviewers say the light, loose knit of this pick works beautifully in warmer weather. Then, when it gets cooler, you can layer it over tees or other longer-sleeve tops, making it a true all-season piece. And did I mention how

cool

it looks? Because it is

so, so cool, y’all.

Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.