How To Wear 7 Highlights From Our New Basics Range

20 March 2022

By Kristen Daly

Minor players of our wardrobe once upon a time, elevated basics are now its foundation. We can’t go without the bike shorts we layer with, the bralette we live in, the bodysuit we wear on repeat.

This is why we’ve created our new go-to basics range, Base by Showpo. Designed to steer our style into the new season, this trend-driven collection of basic tops, bottoms, dresses and one-pieces ticks all the boxes on our must-have staple checklist.

Minimal, sleek and clean-cut, they’re made from ultra wearable materials, including luxe jersey, lightweight fleece and soft ribbed fabrics, and in a palette of muted tones, from camel and white to sage and sand.

Whether we’re toning down our look or turning up the drama, they're a joy to wear. Explore some of our personal highlights from the collection below and some tips for how to style them.

The Trend Bralette

Unique, understated and bang on trend, the Adanica Bralette is our new fave. Wear it with the matching Thisbe Bike Short, or contrast the sand version with baby-blue boyfriend jeans.

adanica-seamless-bralette-in-sand — Adanica Seamless Bralette in Sand

Tone It Down With Matching Bike Pants:

thisbe-high-waisted-bike-short-in-sand — Thisbe Bike Short in Sand

Turn It Up With Baggy Jeans:

lee-high-baggy-eco-air-jean-in-sun-skies-blue — Lee - High Baggy Eco Air Jean in Sun Skies Blue

The Must-Have Bike Shorts

I think we can all agree that bike shorts are the bomb. Pair the Thisbe Bike Short in chic khaki with a matching racerback top, or dial down the gym vibes by adding a blazer or tee.

thisbe-bike-short-in-khaki — Thisbe Bike Short in Khaki

Tone It Down With A Matching Top:

nellwyn-racer-back-crop-top-in-khaki — Nellwyn Racer Back Crop Tank in Khaki

Turn It Up With A Cropped Tee, Sweater or Blazer:

cools-club-lettuce-edge-micro-leisure-tee-in-off-white — Cools Club - Lettuce Edge Micro Leisure Tee in Off White

lioness-gwyneth-crop-shirt-in-black — Lioness - Gwyneth Crop Shirt in Black

The Classic Bralette

For a more classic bralette silhouette, opt for the Adleigh. Style it with the matching Dariko Leggings, or take it out to brunch paired with a sleek-and-chic multicoloured midi skirt.

adleigh-ribbed-bralette-in-black — Adleigh Ribbed Bralette in Black

Tone It Down With Leggings:

dariko-ribbed-leggings-in-black — Dariko Ribbed Leggings in Black

Turn It Up With A Midi Skirt:

lejia-waist-tie-wrap-midi-skirt-in-multi-stripe-satin — Lejia Wrap Midi Skirt With Belt Tie In Multi Stripe Satin

The Versatile Bodysuit

Bodysuits might be the hero of the new range, with so many shapes and shades to choose from. We dig the Machoka Bodysuit in chocolate with the Shammy Track Shorts or white jeans.

machoka-ribbed-scoop-neck-racer-back-bodysuit-in-chocolate — Machoka Ribbed Scoop Neck Racer Back Bodysuit in Chocolate

Tone It Down With Mini Track Shorts:

shammy-jersey-track-shorts-in-white — Shammy Jersey Track Shorts in White

Turn It Up With Cool-Girl Jeans:

maxime-wide-leg-jeans-in-white — Maxime Wide Leg Jeans in White

The It-Girl Catsuit

Puuurrrrrrr. We adore the Adorlee Catsuit, and really can’t wait to style it. Just imagine it paired with an oversized tee and chunky sandals or with a crisp oversized shirt and heels.

adorlee-catsuit-in-jersey-in-black — Adorlee Jersey Scoop Neck Figure Sculpting Bodysuit in Black

Tone It Down With An Oversized Graphic Tee:

Wrangler - Daisy Logo Tee in Worn Black

Turn It Up With A Button-Up And Heels:

terah-shirt-in-white-1 — Terah Shirt in White

tony-bianco-lazer-heel-in-lime-vinylite — Tony Bianco - Lazer Heels in Lime Vinylite

The Ribbed Mini Dress

Dress fans, consider the Adricha Mini, especially in lush camel. Pair it with sneakers or experiment with tonal dressing by adding glam accessories in shades of caramel and bronze.

adricha-ribbed-l-s-mini-dress-in-camel — Adricha Ribbed Long Sleeve Henley Mini Dress in Camel

Tone It Down With White Sneakers:

billini-kian-sneakers-in-white — Billini - Kian Sneakers in White

Turn It Up With Dressy Accessories:

banbe-eyewear-the-moss-in-havana-caramel — Banbe Eyewear - The Moss in Havana-Caramel

billini-emmah-heels-in-bronze-scale — Billini - Emmah Heels in Bronze Scale

The Slouchy Trackpants

We vouch for the slouch. Wear the Charilyn Tracksuit Pants with a tee from our cute and colourful loungewear range, Sunday Society Club, or try adding a blazer, crop top and heels.