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Our Favorite Wardrobe Staples to Wear in 2023

Basic but not boring, our picks for the best T-shirts, jeans and sweatshirts comprise a rock-solid core to ground any closet.

tshirt, pants, socks, and a sweatshirt on a graphic background with a title card that says the best of basics

This story is part of the 2023 Gear Patrol Style Awards. To see the full list of winners, click here.


Wardrobe basics make up the foundation of how we dress. They're the tried-and-true everyday staples we reach to without thinking twice. As such, they're often the garments that get the most wear.

We've reviewed countless basics from T-shirts to socks to sweatshirts to jeans, and found the brands and garments that prioritize comfort, fit and durability. Our best basics of 2023 comprise a solid core to ground any closet.

To learn more about our testing methodology and how we evaluate products, head here.

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Best Overall Hoodie
Flint and Tinder 10-Year Pullover Hoodie
Best Overall T-Shirt
Outerknown Groovy Pocket Tee
Best Overall Sweatpants
Richer Poorer Recycled Fleece Tapered Sweatpants
Best Overall Jeans
Levi's 501 Jeans
Best Overall Chinos
Buck Mason Slub Twill Maverick Slim Officer Pants
Best Overall Crewneck Sweatshirt
Outerknown Sur Sweatshirt
Best Overall Flannel Shirt
Taylor Stitch Yosemite Shirt
Best Performance Dress Shirt
Rhone Commuter Shirt
Best Overall Socks
Arvin Goods Crew Sock
Best Overall Overshirt
Outerknown Blanket Shirt
Best Overall Beanie
Colorful Standard Merino Wool Beanie
Best Overall Sweater
Everlane Cashmere Crew
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