I Never Spend More Than $30 on These Fashion-Girl Staples—Here's How

Don't get me wrong. I love splurging on a specialty item time and again, but there are selected few fashion-girl favorites that I just can't get myself to throw down for. When it comes to things like tailoring and leather, my budget is usually a lot larger than it is when I'm talking about any of the items listed below. Now, just because these items are clearly more "basic" than a showy designer piece, that doesn't make them any less important or valuable.
Look at any influential fashion girl in the industry, and I can guarantee that she uses a combination of the items below as the building blocks for a stunning look. So maybe those girls don't head to Amazon for their fundamental wardrobe basics, but I sure do. Ahead, follow along as I walk you through the sartorial staples I refuse to pay more than $30 for. And in case you didn't catch my mini spoiler up there, the way I can score these items for cheap is Amazon. Yes, this is about to be a major Amazon haul, but it's one that will leave your jaw dropped at how much money you could have been saving if you only did a little more digging on the site.
White Tank Tops
With a basic as simple as a white tank, there's no need to spend more than $30. Thanks to classic brands like Hanes and Fruit of the Loom, you can find all the best white tank tops and more on Amazon.
Shop white tank tops:
Chain Necklaces
Whether you're looking to buy your first chain necklace or have found yourself addicted to the jewelry trend and just can't get enough, Amazon has got you covered. From chunky to delicate versions, the selection here will have you in awe.
Shop chain necklaces:
Black Leggings
Leggings are one of the most beloved items in a fashion girl's closet, and that doesn't seem to be changing anytime soon. Instead of splurging on another pair, err on the cheap side and buy one of the below pairs instead.
Shop leggings:
Oversize Button-Downs
Oversize button-downs are life. Wear them over a swimsuit as a cover-up, tucked into jeans, or untucked with leggings and little heels and you'll find yourself feeling polished and cool every time.
Shop oversize button-downs:
Basic Bikinis
Save your swimsuit splurging for something statement-making and fun. But when it comes to the staples, head to Amazon.
Shop basic swimsuits:
Sweatpants
I personally am always tempted to buy the designer version of something basic, especially sweatpants, but these days, I've been hunting on Amazon first, and let me tell you, I've been saving a ton.
Shop sweatpants:
Seamless Underwear
Every fashion girl needs to have a well-stocked selection of seamless underwear. Unless you're into a visible panty line (more power to you if you are), having an assortment of this lingerie staple will ensure you never run into wardrobe malfunctions again.
Shop seamless underwear:
Crew Socks
Last but not least, crew socks. This current trend started on Instagram and hasn't slowed its roll since last month.
Shop crew socks:

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.
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