8 "Boring" Basics You'll Want to Hold on to Forever

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@sylviemus_

Not only is the button-down a timeless staple, but it's also one you can use in every season. Wear one alone, layered under something, or open as a light jacket. Either way, you'll want to use (and hold on to) them forever.

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@deborabrosa

As the recent resurgence of all things suiting has shown us, a good pair of trousers will always have a place in your wardrobe. 

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@modedamour

Basic leather slides are a spring and summer staple that, design-wise, don't change often. Odds are that if you invest in a simple pair, you'll want to wear them year after year.

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@basicstouch

Whether you style it with classic pieces or put a trendy twist on your trench, it's a piece you'll wear and should keep for decades. 

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@fakerstrom

Think watches, chain necklaces, and simple rings in gold and silver. You may take breaks from them over time, but they'll always come back.

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@greceghanem

A classic blazer is one of the best fashion investments you can make. It adds polish to any outfit and is the perfect contrast to casual or delicate pieces.

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@camillecharriere

If you take good care of your sweaters and cardigans, they should last for years in your wardrobe without needing to be replaced. They're also sneakily the heroes of countless outfits. 

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@tylynnnguyen

Loafers have definitely made a comeback in recent months, but that doesn't mean the basic styles have changed. That's why, if you have a good pair, you should hold on to it.