I Stocked Up on Target’s Buttery-Soft Basics Starting at $5

As someone who prides herself on keeping her finger on the pulse of the latest fashion trends, when I recently took inventory of my summer wardrobe, I realized something important was missing: the basics . Most of my t-shirts, tank tops, and t-shirt dresses were worn out or non-existent.

I filled the hole in my closet and tried out several affordable fashion finds at Target, and they quickly became some of my most coveted pieces. Some of my favorites include a shrunken tank, baby tee, t-shirt wrap dress, and short-sleeve top, and the buttery-soft basics start at just $5.

Keep scrolling to shop my favorites from Universal Thread, A New Day and Wild Fable – and at these prices, I’m stocking up on the extras.

Fashion Basics Under $30 at Target

Ribbed tapered tank with universal thread

I often wear high-waisted jeans and shorts, and this shrunken tank is the perfect top for a clean, tucked-in look. I have it in white, but I love the flattering fit so much that I’m buying it in more colors. I agree with one shopper who says it’s “not too short” and fits the waist of most pants perfectly “without overlapping several inches.” I can’t wait to keep it as a mainstay of my wardrobe in the fall and winter, under cardigans.

A New Day Baby Short-Sleeve Fitted T-Shirt

Wide-leg jeans are my latest sartorial obsession, so for balance, I turn to tighter shirts on top, like this slim-fit baby tee. It “hits just the right spot” and is “light and breathable,” according to one reviewer, according to another. The buttery-soft fabric hugs the body without being tight, and it’s easy to layer under jackets and blazers without bulk.

A New Day Short Sleeve Mini T-Shirt Wrap Dress

Honestly, summer is my least favorite season (I can’t stand being hot), so I prefer low-cut outfits that don’t require a lot of brain power to put together. T-shirt dresses are my answer to looking both polished and comfortable. The tie skirt flatters my curvier figure, giving it a better shape than a basic A-line t-shirt dress. I love wearing it with sportier sneakers during the day, then switching to sandals in the evening.

Wild Fable Short Sleeve T-Shirt

I can’t pass up a good deal, and this cropped tee from Wild Fable is a must-have in my lineup, especially since it’s only $5. A person wears them at home for lounging, sleeping and going out because they are “very comfortable”. Several shoppers own this affordable top in many colors because it’s “not too long or too short” and “soft and stretchy,” according to a second shopper.

Keep scrolling for more fashion basics at Target from A New Day, Universal Thread, and Wild Fable.

A New Day Short-Sleeve Long-Shoulder T-Shirt

Universal Thread Shrink Short Sleeve Tee

Lightweight universal thread tank top

Wild Fable Tiny Tank Top