We Found A Bunch Of Fashion Treasure Buried On Amazon

We’ve been known to spend a lot of time on Amazon. Whether we’re hot on the trail of a smokin’ bodysuit, vintage-inspired eyewear, or compliment-grabbing swimsuit, we know that the seemingly bottomless site can yield sartorial buried treasure with diamond-in-the-rough-type price tags. Now, with a new season in sight and all of the wish-listed purchases to go along with it, we’re turning to Amazon in an attempt to affordably check some autumnal buys off our list.

This year, we’re not settling for any old sweater. We’re in search of FROW-ready, influencer-approved goods that we can sneak into our late-summer rotation and get plenty of mileage out of this fall; like puff-sleeved column sheaths, jewel-toned slipdresses, high-waisted stovepipe jeans, and dazzling holographic sneakers. Luckily, our Amazon deep dive for these kinds of Fashion-Week-worthy finds did not disappoint — we surfaced 15 of such styles, most of which clock in for well under $50.

We’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team.

Mesh Butterfly Top

Nothing like an architectural mesh top to put some pep in your step come September. Just throw it on over your sports bra before your morning Zoom to elevate your loungewear look ASAP.

HONEYLOVE Mesh Butterfly Top, $, available at Amazon

Palazzo Trousers

Mark our words: the palazzo pant is coming for the house dress’s throne this autumn. We predict that the ubiquitous summer quarantine frock will cede its closet dominance to this equally easy-breezy — but decidedly more fall-friendly — staple once the temperatures begin to drop. This chic houndstooth pair isn’t the only palazzo pant we'll be investing in, but with its under-$35 price tag, it’ll be one of our first purchases in September.

Tronjori Palazzo Trousers, $, available at Amazon

Square Sunglasses

We need rose-colored glasses now more than ever — this angular, cat-eye inspired pair should definitely do the trick.

Feisedy Square Sunglasses, $, available at Amazon

Puff Sleeve Smocked Waist Poplin Cotton Midi Dress

We can tell this siren red puff-sleeve poplin dress is going to be our wardrobe ride-or-die from the moment it arrives in the mail. With a cotton construction that won’t weigh us down while the weather is still warm, the frock’s bold hue will make a smooth transition into the cooler months as the leaves begin to turn.

Amie New York Puff Sleeve Smocked Waist Poplin Cotton Midi Dress, $, available at Amazon

Retro Sneakers

These kaleidoscopic, fun-house-ready sneakers are a hyper-trendy designer-shoe mashup worthy of Dr. Frankenstein — and for less than $40, we’re more than happy to take this wild style for a spin.

Lucky Step Retro Sneakers, $, available at Amazon

Balloon-Sleeve Sweater

Balloon sleeves continue to reign style supreme as we head into fall — so, why not mix that trend up with a super-soft boucle sweater in Pantone's biggest autumn color, Almond Oil, FTW?

Goodthreads Women's Boucle Shaker Stitch Balloon-Sleeve Sweater, $, available at Amazon

Silky V-Neck Midi Slip Dress

If you don‘t have at least one slip dress in your rotation, you’re missing out on a workhorse transitional staple. Easy to throw on with sneakers at the height of summer, this chic, casual frock will make the transition into fall with ease when you add a turtleneck and ankle boots. This emerald green iteration from Amazon’s The Drop influencer-designed collection is available in a wealth of sizes.

The Drop Ana Silky V-Neck Midi Slip Dress, $, available at Amazon

Poplin Button-Down

While the borrowed-from-the-boys white button-down is a wardrobe staple that transcends trends, it’s a piece that’s being embraced by the fashion crowd this season — just ask our fashion writer Eliza Huber, who’s been living in her oversized one all summer. Amazon’s in-house basics brands, Amazon Essentials, has a pretty perfect option for less than $20.

Amazon Essentials Poplin Button-down, $, available at Amazon

All Cotton Straight Leg Jean

Dropping the editorial “we” for a moment to assert my personal unrelenting quest for stretch-free denim. Evidently, I’m not alone — numerous Amazon customers expressed their elation at the heavyweight fabric of these classic, high-waisted Lee dungarees. “These are perfect,” wrote reviewer Di. “They’re 100% cotton, the way jeans were intended to be. The best part the legs aren't skin tight to the ankle. It’s hard to find jeans like this.” These stiff denim trousers are just waiting to be broken in. We — er, I — can’t imagine a better fall staple.

Lee All Cotton Straight Leg Jean, $, available at Amazon

Colorblock Pullover Sweater

We’re looking beyond basics this fall, seeking out knitwear with a healthy dose of color to un-boring (yes, it’s a verb) our seasonal wardrobes. This easy-wearing pullover will add a bright boost to even the loungiest of looks.

find. Colorblock Pullover, $, available at Amazon

Crossover Furry Slides

You heard it here first — slippers are going to be more important than ever this fall, as we hunt down cheerful, trendy footwear that’s better suited to the linoleum than the pavement. Ergo, we’re in search of the fuzziest and the hairiest slides that money can buy, and a quick search on Amazon yields a plethora.

Halluci Crossover Furry Slides, $, available at Amazon

Plaid Turtleneck

We’re stockpiling plaid this fall, but opting for stretchy, WFH-friendly options in lieu of anything overly tailored. This top-rated, um, top boasts plenty of Zoom-ready polish but won’t feel out of place paired with sweats.

SweatyRocks Plaid Turtleneck, $, available at Amazon

Spherical Kitten Heels

The architectural heel is a bit of a pipe dream during our housebound era but just think of the stylish kicks in Connie Wang’s “Inside Shoes” feature as you add these beauties to your cart.

Fericzot Spherical Kitten Heels, $, available at Amazon

Leather High Waist Midi Skirt

We’ve been waiting all summer to jump on the leather-midi bandwagon — it’s a chic, go-with-everything bottom that’s especially quarantine-friendly. While our budgets don’t allow us to invest in the real thing right now, there are plenty of excellent faux options on Amazon, like this swingy button-front style.

WDIRARA Leather High Waist Midi Skirt, $, available at Amazon

Cargo Bermuda Shorts

For a look that’s Fashion with a capital “F”, we suggest pairing your white button-down with a pair of camping-adjacent cargo shorts and the work-of-art heels in slide no. 11.

Vcansion Cargo Bermuda Shorts, $, available at Amazon

from refinery29