One more time for the people in the back: You don’t actually have to spend a lot on your outfits to achieve one that looks expensive. I, for one, am perpetually on a budget, so I’m always on the lookout for these more “special” closet staples that will make the most impact in my wardrobe and today I’ve got just the things in store. I tend to peruse Amazon’s fashion section several times a week, so on my last visit to the retailer’s vast offering, I spotted a handful of items (26 to be exact) that look so much more elevated than their affordable price tags would suggest.
There are several reasons why the below items caught my eye as being expensive-looking. For the simple knits I’m highlighting here, it’s the neutral colors like beige and camel that make the staples feel so timeless. On the other hand, trendier items like a leather blazer or chain-link necklace are the kind that can pull any look together in seconds flat, ensuring your overall ‘fit feels complete. So whether you’re looking to add something new to your closet or are simply curious about what’s making my edit, peruse my Amazon picks below.
Cool cutouts add such an on-trend element to any basic.
I love when the trendiest item is also the most comfortable, don’t you?
Make it a matching set with the accompanying ribbed sweater.
A leather blazer will take all your winter outfits from 0 to 100.
All my basic sweatshirts just got jealous when I added this to cart.
Yes to these puff sleeves.
The jean shape everyone wants to get their hands on at the moment.
As timeless as they come.
I don’t know what it is about camel sweaters, but the color always manages to look elevated.
My favorite Levi’s jeans now come in a faux leather coating—you know what to do.
Wear these with cute ankle socks for the ultimate vibe.
Belted or unbelted, this blazer-inspired coat looks so polished.
In case you were looking for your next top to wear with jeans.
In a word, obsessed.
I love the cool shape of this puffer, and apparently so do Amazon shoppers.
Half-zip sweaters are trending, and this one looks so easy to wear.
The easiest (and most affordable) way to get in on the bolero trend.
Slim-straight denim has completely replaced standard skinny jeans for me.
When you can’t decide which necklace to wear.
The crossover waistband adds a little something special to these.
Okay, this is fun.
Calling it now: silky button-ups are bound to be one of the trendiest basics in 2021.
More comfortable than jeans, more polished than sweats.
The prettiest flats I’ve seen in a while.
Cozy, but in a cool way.
Because colored shades are having a moment right now.
