My Summer Style Looks So Expensive Thanks to These 31 Cheap Amazon Finds
Summer is my favorite season. I love the beach, I love the vibe, and I certainly love the clothes. From the over-consumption of swimsuits to the fun accessories that only make sense when it's more than 75 degrees out, I am fully on board with all the sartorial goodness that the summer season brings. While I wish I could splurge on all the latest and greatest designer goods in existence (always), I actually tend to rely on Amazon for some of the trendier and affordable items on my list.
Surprisingly enough, some of my most recent Amazon purchases have resulted in a summertime wardrobe that looks triple the price. If you're not used to shopping for stylish pieces on Amazon, that previous statement might come as a bit of a shock, but the list of 31 items below will allow you to see what I mean. There are so many cheap thrills on that site that truly look anything but, and as someone who continually gets asked where I bought certain items either IRL or via Instagram, I can assure you the assortment here will have you looking like you really splurged on your summer wardrobe, even though you bought it all on Amazon. I won't tell if you won't?
These sarongs make any swimsuit look 10 times more expensive.
This basic bikini somehow looks anything but.
Fun summer jewelry is the best way to dress up your casual summer basics.
If you don't own an oversize button-down by now, you're doing something wrong. I said what I said.
Something about this color always looks really expensive to me.
Buy a bag you can take everywhere this summer without stressing about the wear. I promise you that you'll wear this every day.
The level of excitement I got when I saw this set is not normal.
Belly chains are another fun accessory that instantly up your swimsuit game.
I find brown swimsuits make for really chic vacation looks.
Just do yourself a favor and buy these in black and in white.
I wear this skirt a little more than I should.
Silky printed scarves are currently one of my favorite summer accessories.
These knit tops are shockingly good. Good luck choosing just one color.
Trendy and practical all at once.
Next up, shop eight new swim trends you're about to see everywhere.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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