"Basic essentials" refers to the fundamental things that are necessary for our everyday life, like food, water, shelter, and clothing. These are the most basic and important things we need to survive and live comfortably. Full definition
The tops and bottoms I chose are my favorite basic essentials for the Spring. (classyyettrendy.com)
In a letter, the fees office said gardening costs were intended «to cover only basic essentials such as grass cutting». (news.bbc.co.uk)
The key to making a challenge like this and for a full capsule wardrobe work, is to use basic essentials in mostly solid, neutral colors. (classyyettrendy.com)