The wall of basics at Uniqlo.

A photo from the Alternative Apparel website.

Sample screened hoodies from Neighborhoodie.

Sick of going to American Apparel for all of your basic fashion items? Not thrilled about paying $50+ for a simple thermal sweatshirt? Well, worry no more! We’ve found three great stores that sell the essential basics like cardigans, leggings, v-necks, pants and tank tops for more affordable prices and even better quality!

For those natives of Soho, you are bound to have seen the enormous Uniqlo on Broadway. This Japanese store carries every basic your hearts desire. Just look inside and you’ll see the walls covered, from ceiling to floor, with a rainbow of tees, sweaters, pants and accessories. Also, be sure to check out the wall of unique graphic tees!

Alternative Apparel is a big contender when it comes to the basics. Carrying a wide variety of shirts (henleys, baseball tees, v-necks etc.) American Apparel has met its match with these high quality garments. The prices are a bit steep for the basics, but with Alternative Apparel, you get what you pay for!

If you are looking for a bit of creative leeway, check out Neighborhoodie. Here, you can purchase your basics and throw in a screen-print of a funny phrase or image to spice it up. Have the urge to broadcast your hate for John McCain? Want to tell the world that “I’m With Stupid’s Wife”? Go for it! Neighborhoodie is your oyster! 

Visit Uniqlo, Alternative Apparel and Neighborhoodie for online shopping and store locations!