New basics Fashion trends come and go, but a few manage to break the cycle and earn wardrobe-essential status. A basic, if you will. New Basics resurface year after year, and outfits wouldn’t be the same without them. These pieces are tried-and-true wardrobe staples and act as the foundation to every good look. Terry Cloth knit tank top with scoop neck , smocked elasticized hem and a cropped length .