I'm consistently inspired by NYC and L.A. style-setters. So I'm always interested in learning about the items these fashion people gravitate toward for their lives on the coasts. On that note,

I thought I'd ask my fellow editor friends who reside in these two cities for a few fresh shopping recommendations. Given that elevated basics are the foundational pieces in many of our wardrobes, I specifically inquired about the pieces they consider to be go-tos.

Three of my fellow editors in NYC and four in L.A. ended up sharing lists of the basics they'll never give up because they're true staples thanks to their versatile nature. And believe it or not, there was actually an overlap with four specific items across all of the lists. Furthermore, all of the pieces that the NYC and L.A. crowds love happen to be available from our namesake line, Who What Wear Collection.

Keep scrolling to check out forward basics that are crowd-pleasers, complete with visual and shopping inspiration.