50 Polished Basics Under $35 On Amazon That Look Good On Everyone

Show off your figure in this show-stopping turtleneck dress — it can lean ultra saucy or mildly conservative depending on how you style it, and it works in at least three out of four seasons. It’s the perfect weight to keep you cozy in the fall and winter while still layering well underneath your jackets and coats, and it looks cute with tights and knee-high boots when it’s extra chilly.

• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 18

Made of 100% thick, high-quality cotton, it’s hard to believe this turtleneck sweater will set you back just around $30. Featuring a classic cable knit design, it’s the definition of cozy-chic fashion and pairs well with jeans and mini skirts alike. Choose from over 20 colors, ranging from neutrals to pastels to jewel tones.

• Available sizes: X-Small — 6X
• Available colors: 21

Want to look elegant and saucy without putting in much effort? Just pair this form-fitting, off-the-shoulder bodysuit with your favorite jeans, and boom: you’ve got the perfect outfit for a night out. The neckline compliments hair worn down and slicked back buns alike, and it comes in a gorgeous burgundy color, too, if you want a slightly dramatic pop of color.

• Available sizes: Large Plus — 4X-Large Plus
• Available colors: 2

Unlike traditional paper-bag waist bottoms with slim, tapered legs, these lightweight trousers have a more roomy silhouette that gives them a chicer, more current edge. They come in over 20 colors and can easily be dressed up with heels — though they’re practically as comfortable as your favorite sweatts.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 23

Spruce up your everyday look with this sweet and sultry lace-detailed tank top. Adorned with a pretty and delicate eyelash lace detailing on the sleeves and around the neckline, this tank is a fabulously easy piece for any casual occasion. It’s made from a soft rayon blend and has a loose, relaxed fit that hits right around the hip area with vented slits on either side. You could tuck this into a form-fitting pencil skirt for a day at the office, or wear it over your favorite jeans for a night out with friends.

• Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
• Available colors: 26

Maybe it’s the roomy silhouette or the soft and stretchy material that has shoppers falling in love with this loose spaghetti strap jumpsuit. An Amazon best-seller, it has over 7,000 five-star ratings and can be seen all over social media these days. It has a low neckline for layering lace bralettes underneath and a flowy hem that stops right around the ankle area. Plus, it’s as comfortable as a pair of pajamas — but looks five times more stylish.

• Available sizes: Small — 4X-Large
• Available colors: 42

If you’ve long been looking for the perfect, lightweight, goes-with-everything sweater — this is it. It’s made of over 50% cotton, has a classic V-neck design, comes in dozens of colors, and costs just $25. It’s the perfect weight to keep you warm in the cooler temps without suffocating you, yet can be worn in the spring and summer, too. Trust us: This is one piece worth stocking up on.

• Available sizes: X-Small — 6X
• Available colors: 33

Embrace the preppy-chic trend with this oversize sweater vest, which looks incredibly stylish worn solo or layered over a shirt (as seen in the picture above). Featuring a classic cable knit pattern and a V-neckline, it comes in over 25 unique colors and styles, including some non-cable knit options.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 28

It doesn’t get much more polished than this A-line midi skirt — even if you pair it with a simple white T-shirt, you’re bound to look so elegant. Featuring buttons down the front, an A-line silhouette that looks amazing on everyone, and two surprisingly roomy pockets, it’s an amazing piece to have in your closet for literally every season and occasion.

• Available sizes: Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 18

Like all things ‘90s, cardigans are once again trending — especially when worn buttoned up as a top, which is definitely what you should do when you buy a few of these high-quality (but suspiciously cheap) cardigans from Amazon Essentials. Made of 55% cotton, 25% modal, and 20% polyester, it has a soft and smooth feel and comes in over 25 colors, including classics like black and white and fun shades like lime green.

• Available sizes: X-Small — 6X
• Available colors: 27

Even with all the trendy elements, like the knot detailing, key-hole opening, and buttons down the front, this pretty A-line dress is a simple and classic piece that’ll never go out of style — and it looks amazing on everyone. Its adjustable spaghetti straps, paired with the cut-out detail, create a slightly saucy vibe, while the full skirt and knee-length hemline offer a nice juxtaposition. Trust us, this is a beautiful piece to have in your closet for practically every occasion.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 41

Like skinny jeans, cotton T-shirts, and V-neck sweaters, button-down shirts are one thing you can never have too many of — and they always look polished. This one costs just around $20 and is made of 100% cotton, so it’s a bonafide steal. The classic blue stripes (pictured) feel particularly chic, and it’s a look that’s literally never going to go out of style.

• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 12

Okay, so gauchos have made a comeback, and they’re better than ever. These cropped, wide-leg yoga pants are like the early aughts trend but updated. They have a wide, high waistband that stays in place, sleek seams down the leg, and two roomy pockets. They’re made with a breathable, moisture-wicking fabric that offers four-way stretch as you move, and come in eight colors.

• Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
• Available colors: 8

Everyone needs a simple, polished shirt like this in their workwear wardrobe rotation, regardless of occupation. This V-neck chiffon blouse is an easy and chic top for any professional setting. It has a semi-relaxed fit with a hip-length hemline and hidden tabs to go from long- to three-quarter-length sleeves in a snap. You can dress this up underneath a power suit or keep it casual with a pair of sleek slacks.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 37

Go from lounging around the house to a casual lunch date in these comfy drawstring pants. With a wide-leg silhouette, high-rise fit, and ruffled waistline, these super-soft bottoms feel like sweatpants, but look infinitely more stylish. Style them with a basic ribbed tank and a cropped denim jacket for a casual-chic daytime outfit, or dress them up for work (or date night) with a sleek bodysuit and heels.

• Available sizes: Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 11

Sold in a variety of botanical prints and solid colors, this timelessly elegant blouse is the perfect throw-on-and-go piece for when you don’t have any idea what to wear. It has wide batwing sleeves, a cute tie at the hem, and a deep V-neckline that’s perfect for layering bralettes underneath. It comes in a few different styles, too, so be sure to check them all out before clicking ‘add to cart.’

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 14

An elegant outfit all on its own, this sweater dress is a must for any wardrobe. It requires practically zero styling and looks amazing on everyone, and its gorgeous look lends itself well to professional settings, date nights, and parties alike. Plus, at less than $30, you can’t beat the price.

• Available sizes: Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 15

Everything about this printed ruffled tunic screams elegant simplicity. The beautiful top features a pretty print against a ruffled mock neckline, cap sleeves, and a tiered hem that’ll sit nicely over any bottoms. Keep it simple and pair it with denim, or jazz it up a bit with some cool slacks or a pencil skirt for a more put-together look.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 20

This oversize shirt dress is giving serious Olsen twin vibes — it’s practically begging for a giant bag, a pair of oversize sunglasses, and some tousled waves. You can wear it on its own as a dress or worn open as a duster, so it’s a pretty versatile (and timeless) piece. Choose from 22 colors and prints.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 22

You honestly could go from your workout to the office in these bootcut yoga pants — just swap your sneakers for heels and throw on a cozy turtleneck sweater. They feature a wide waistband that never digs into your skin, a comfortable high-rise waist that stays up, and a classic wide-leg silhouette that makes them look like simple black dress slacks. They also have functional pockets on either side in the front and back and are made with four-way stretch to move with your body.

• Available sizes: X-Small — 3X-Large
• Available colors: 19

This cute little mini dress will become your new go-to for any and every warm weather occasion. It couldn’t be any easier to wear and doesn’t require any styling — just pair it with some white sneakers and gold necklaces for a cute daytime outfit, and swap it out with heels for a night out. That said, it would absolutely work in the autumn, too: just add some tights or leggings, a cropped jacket, and booties.

• Available sizes: Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 15

If you don’t know, green is one of the year’s hottest colors. And it looks especially phenomenal on this puff-sleeve crew neck top. While it may look like a simple, everyday blouse, it’s made from a mid-weight cotton and poly blend that feels like a soft, vintage sweatshirt. It’ll easily dress up any pair of jeans or slacks — give the look a modern touch by adding a pair of kitten heels.

• Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 13

It’s safe to say a button-front dress like this one is a forever classic. It has thin spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline, and large horn buttons down the front that bring the whole look together. Thanks to the buttons’ neutral hues, mixing and matching contrasting shades like black and brown is easy. And while you may thing this dress is just for spring and summer, it would look so cute with a cropped jacket and white sneakers for a day at the pumpkin patch or apple orchard.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 11

If you’re anything like this fashion writer, your must-have accessory is a pair of gold hoops. They’re the perfect touch to spruce up any outfit, from dressy to casual. And with this set, you get six pairs in various sizes and designs to mix and match with. They’re made of lead- and nickel-free sterling silver pillars and plated in 14-karat gold. All the earrings range in sizes, so you can wear multiple pairs at once.

• Available colors: 4

Honestly, everyone needs a square neck bodysuit in their closet. It’s truly the ultimate basic top and adds a saucy touch to any pair of jeans, but also makes an amazing layering piece. Bodysuits are great foundations for any outfit, and square necklines look amazing on everybody. You can wear it with any bottom, from pleated wide-leg pants for work to an A-line mini skirt for a night out.

• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 17

The first thing about good basics is being able to layer them effortlessly. And with this ribbed henley top, it’ll be easy to build cute and cozy outfits instantly all through winter and fall. Thanks to its soft and lightweight cotton blend, it works well as a warm base layer in the colder months and as a breathable tee in the warmer months. It’s super cute for when you’re lounging at home but want to look polished, too.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 26

This tank top midi dress is perfectly simple — and that’s what makes it so chic. Allow your body to do the talking by wearing it solo with some hold hoops and heels, or show off a bit less skin if you’re in a professional setting by layering a button-down shirt or blazer over the top. However you choose to wear it — and wear it you will (like, a lot) — it’ll serve as the foundation for so many amazing looks.

• Available sizes: Small — 3X
• Available colors: 16

This tiered tunic tank is the perfect example of a basic designed to be dressed up. Its loose, relaxed silhouette, with the feminine tiered hem, calls for this comfy cotton-blend top to be styled with some seriously cute accessories. This is the perfect thing to wear over high-waisted jeans or cozy leggings for a chill but polished everyday look.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 11

Looking for a cute, flowy skirt that goes with everything? Well, here you go — this polka-dot midi skirt is it. It features a high waist with a stretchy elastic waistband, an A-line silhouette, and a tiered hem that adds extra dimension to your outfit. You can wear this comfy skirt with a plain white tee and sneakers for the daytime, and a silk camisole and strappy sandals for nighttime. It looks amazing with booties and sweaters in the fall and winter, too.

• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 19

Perhaps you’re like this fashion writer who isn’t a fan of restricting sleeves, and in that case, you should totally opt for this short-sleeve V-neck chiffon blouse instead. It has a relaxed fit that looks great tucked into pants or worn over the hem and has roomy cap sleeves that aren’t restricting. It’s the perfect polished basic for everyday wear, and comes in over 20 colors to choose from.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 23

There’s just something about tunic dresses that makes them such favorites — maybe it’s because they’re so easy to dress up or down. This one has long balloon sleeves, a subtle V neckline, and the cutest polka dot print, though it comes in lots of solid colors, too. It’s a fan favorite on Amazon with over 30,000 five-star ratings. Wear it bare-legged with sandals or sneakers in the warmer months, then style it with tights and knee-high boots in the winter and fall.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 17

With a solid 4.5-star rating and thousands of positive reviews — and Amazon’s number-one best-seller status — you know these flatform espadrilles are worthy of a spot in your cart. They’re made with a thick synthetic sole and are about an inch and a half high, so they’re a great shoe if you want to add a little height to your outfit, but not too much. Plus, they’re super comfortable to walk in all day long.

• Available sizes: 5.5 — 11
• Available colors: 23

These wide-leg trousers are basically the definition of effortless polish — and they’re also simultaneously trendy yet timeless. They can lean “it” girl cool with an oversized blazer and sneakers, or professional with a tucked-in blouse. You really can’t go wrong with how you style them, and at less than $35, the price simply can’t be beat. No wonder over 10,000 Amazon shoppers are obsessed.

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If you love the effortlessly cool look, you need this cozy-chic pullover in your closet. It’s the perfect top to pair with jeans for a casual day out, but it’s cozy enough to lounge in, too. And yet, it manages to never look sloppy — that’s thanks to its intentionally oversized silhouette, V-neckline, and balloon sleeves. It comes in a style with a collar, too, if you want just a bit more polish.

• Available sizes: Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 27

Who said you can’t look super stylish, slightly saucy, and be comfortable? This skirt is perfect for when you’re looking to be all of those three things. Its mini hem shows off a nice bit of leg; its dainty print (and there are dozens to choose from) feels super chic; and its drawstring waist ensures you don’t feel suffocated or pinched.

• Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 44

Dress up your denim with this pretty floral blouse — just add a belt and some jewelry like in the picture above, and you’ve got the perfect outfit for pretty much any casual occasion. This comes in tons of floral prints and solid colors, and it’s also available in a short-sleeve version, so be sure to peruse the page before deciding on one.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 34

Whether you’re looking for the perfect warm weather bottoms or just love to show off some leg, these wide-leg pants are perfect. They’re designed with a comfy drawstring waistband with a self-tie belt, while the breezy side slits allow for ample airflow to keep you cool and comfortable. Choose from nearly 20 different colors, prints, and styles.

• Available sizes: Small — 4X-Large
• Available colors: 19

A perfect mixture of elegant, professional, and cool, this drapey top is just what your wardrobe needs if you’re in dire need of more goes-with-everything blouses. Constructed of a chiffon-like material, it goes well with all sorts of bottoms, from jeans and leather leggings to denim cut-offs and work pants, and can effortlessly transition from classic to sultry depending on what you style it with.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 15

Take your OOTD to new heights with this gorgeous, flowing maxi skirt. Sold in 25 different prints, including leopard and several variations of floral, it pairs well with practically everything in terms of tops and footwear, and works for any occasion. Plus, though it looks incredibly elegant, it couldn’t be any more comfortable.

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• Available colors: 25

Everyone could use a few goes-with-everything black camisoles to serve as the basis of many an outfit. Whether you tend to style yours with classic blue denim or need some tops to pair with your blazers, this under-$25 little black tank is worth picking up. It also comes in lots of other colors, if you love the design but already own enough black.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 19

When you hear “pleated skirts,” it’s easy to imagine your typical schoolgirl skirt, and while those are a forever classic, this pleated midi skirt is really where it’s at. It’s like the schoolgirl skirt’s cooler, older sister — and it’s much more polished and office-friendly, too. This skirt looks amazing with pretty much every top, from basic tees to bodysuits to sweaters, and with every shoe: knee-high boots, sneakers, sandals... the list goes on.

• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
• Available colors: 10

Take your T-shirt game to new heights with this easy-peasy mock neck tee. It’s lightweight and breathable but looks like a cozy, slim-fitting sweater. It has a classic mock neck silhouette with three-quarter sleeves and comes in plenty of solid colors to complement any wardrobe.

• Available sizes: X-Small — 3X-Large
• Available colors: 29

Maxi dresses are one of the easiest things to throw on when you want to look polished but don’t want to put in a ton of effort creating an outfit. Next time that’s the case — and you want to feel super comfortable — throw on this easy breezy maxi dress made of the softest jersey material. It’s easy to dress up yet soft and cozy enough to sleep in, and boasts thousands of five-star Amazon ratings to back it up.

• Available sizes: X-Small — 6X
• Available colors: 19

Despite what Gen Z may claim, skinny jeans are never going out of style. If you need a new pair, these jeggings allow you to look like you’re wearing denim while feeling as comfortable as your favorite, super-soft lounge leggings. Tuck them into boots, sport them with sneakers, dress them up with heels — however you style them, they’ll always look polished.

• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large (also available in short and long sizes)
• Available colors: 12

If you need more comfy, versatile tanks for all your layering needs, consider this one — at just $22, it’s practically a steal. Great for tucking into bottoms, it features thick shoulder straps, pleated detailing in the front, and a flowy hem. Plus, it comes in dozens of colors and prints.

• Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
• Available colors: 40

Everyone’s wearing buckle slides like these lately — and it’s easy to see why. Not only are they incredibly comfortable, but they add an effortless, laid-back touch to dressier outfits — for example, they pair surprisingly well with maxi dresses. These cost just $30 and come in over 20 colors, and boast over 40,000 reviews raving about their comfort and quality.

• Available sizes: 6 — 12 (also available in wide sizes)
• Available colors: 22

Add a utility-chic (or are we calling it safari-chic?) touch to your look with this cool button-down T-shirt in a trendy army green color. It’s an easy top to throw on for any occasion, and can lean dressy by tucking it into faux-leather black pants and styling it with some gold earrings and heels. Of course, it’s great for layering under sweaters and blazers, too.

• Available sizes: Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 35

Channel Carrie Bradshaw in this sleeveless bodycon dress that’ll look so ‘90s chic with a pair of strappy heeled sandals. It has a cute tulip hem and ruching at the side that accentuates the body and looks great on everyone. It’s made of a poly-viscose blend and feels incredibly soft and comfortable. Dress this up with pretty jewels and heels for a nice dinner, or throw a blazer over it for a chic workwear look.

• Available sizes: Small — X-Large
• Available colors: 36

Longer cardigans like this one add instant polish to any outfit, whether you’re in leggings, joggers, or skinny jeans. They’re also great for traveling with or keeping at your office since they tend to fold up nicely. Pick this one up for just $35 thanks to Amazon — it’s made of over 50% cotton, has functional pockets, and comes in over 15 pretty colors. What’s not to love?

• Available sizes:
• Available colors: 16

This might be the most comfortable little black dress on the market. This sleeveless, high-neck swing dress is the perfect combination of cute and casual. It’s made from 95% rayon with 5% spandex, so it will be super soft and sit nicely over your body. It’s designed with a classic crew neckline with roomy drop sleeves that’s comfortable around the arms. And there are pockets on either side, which is always a plus in dresses.

• Available sizes: X-Small — 2X-Large