Building a wardrobe, much like building a house, starts from the ground up. Solid staples — on-trend denim, well-cut button downs, and simply chic accessories — are the building blocks from which the rest of your closet can fashionably grow. But not just any old basics will do: the following 24 closet essentials from Amazon will give you the fashion fundamentals your closet eternally needs in a throughly modern way.
Perfect tees, the best jeans, and neutral knits are the pieces you'll reach for over and over again, and Amazon has the best. From investment outerwear to inexpensive classics that you'll still be wearing for years, the following Amazon basics are the closet refresh you need now — and will appreciate for many years to come. Keep reading to find the Amazon pieces you'll never regret buying and never stop wearing.
Made of super comfy, lightweight stretch denim, Mother's The Tomcat Jeans ($238) have a vintage-inspired straight cut. Wear them once, and you'll never want to wear anything else.
The perfect cut gives Hanes x Karla's The Crew Tee ($30) a more modern, figure-flattering fit.
Choose from black or white in Equipment's Leema Blouse ($230), a slim-fitted silk button-down that can easily be dressed up or down.
Available in gold or silver, Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry's Small Hoop Earrings ($145) are a classic with slim curves, a sleek profile, and a snap-bar clasp.
Everyone needs a black bootie, and we're crazy for Dolce Vita's Issa Western Booties ($82-$172), a rustic classic with a downtown feel. Available in multiple solid and animal-print options.
You can't go wrong with cashmere, especially when it's this Vince Cashmere Tunic ($445), available in speckled dark gray or oatmeal.
A playful name and a super flattering fit make Levi's Wedgie Straight Jeans ($98) a modern must have. Frayed, cropped cuffs mean you can pair them with anything from snakeskin booties to statement sneakers.
You'll never regret investing in a great moto jacket, and Mackage's Baya Jacket With Nickel Hardware ($509-$790) definitely qualifies. The waist-length jacket has an asymmetrical front zip closure and zip sleeve. Also available in a brick-colored version.
The elusively perfect white button-down, Xirena's Beau Button Down ($166) has a casual feel with its light-as-a-cloud fabric and easy silhouette.
As many pairs of statement sneakers as we buy, we always return to a classic white kick, and Tretorn's Nylite Plus Sneakers ($75) are iconic for a reason. They're also available in multiple colors.
An inky black wash adds an extra cool factor to Frame's Ali Cigarette Jeans ($219), a high-rise, cropped, formfitting style.
Intricate, twisting cable detailing gives Line & Dot's Stella Sweater ($97) a touch of extra uniqueness.
A simple gold chain and hammered disc charm adds to the everyday appeal of Gorjana's Chloe Necklace ($55).
Available in navy and black, Derek Lam 10 Crosby's Rodeo Blazer ($450) has a double-breasted silhouette with sailor-style buttons and peaked lapels. Pair it with everything from jeans and a tee to a formal dress.
The graphic tee is a modern classic, and Chaser's Pink Floyd Gauzy Tee ($66) will become your new favorite.
A throw-on-and-go pullover you'll reach for again and again, Velvet's Desi Top ($90) is slouchy and soft with a touch of texture thanks to thin ribs.
One of the ultimate classics, Levi's Ex Boyfriend Trucker Jacket ($98) has a broken-in look and a relaxed feel. Pair it with just about anything.
Available in black or white, ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo's Short Sleeve Boy Tee ($68) is the perfectly fitted tee you've been searching for.
A classic skinny jean with a perfect ankle length, modern high rise, and casual wash, 7 For All Mankind's Skinny Jeans ($195) are as comfortable as they are eternally cool.
Available in black or petal pink, Mackage's Laila jacket is made from soft and exceptionally warm wool felt. Quilting at the neckline adds a subtle, moto-inspired detail, and ties at the waist keep the silhouette sleek.
Loeffler Randall's Goldy Tall Boots ($695) are somehow totally of-the-moment and retro at the same time. Wear the croc-embossed leather boots with skinny jeans or a flowy dress.
Choose from speckled black or camel in BB Dakota's Crop Cardigan ($108). Wear it over your favorite tee or all by itself with high-waisted denim.
The ultimate everyday earring, Shashi's Cosmo Huggies ($48) have a shimmery sheen and simple oval shape.
Modeled on classic workwear, Lee Vintage Modern's Loco Chore Jacket ($98) is made of mid-weight herringbone twill.