Stylize your outfit with one item in various different styles. You won’t get sick of it!
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1. A long-sleeved T-shirt dress that seems basic, but is there anything basic about over 4,400 positive reviews? Didn’t think so.
Promising review: “This dress fits GREAT and is so versatile!! I was able to create at least 10 different outfits with this dress. The quality is so perfect! I also ordered it in three other colors: brown, green, and rose pink!” —Sequeena Thompson
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in sizes S-XXL and in 21 colors).
2. Or a short-sleeved T-shirt dress for folks who want equally endless styling options but who (like me) are basically always hot.
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This one has over 1,500 positive reviews!
Promising review: “I love love love this dress!! It can be dressed up easily and it flaunts your figure without being too short or too tight.” —Kasey
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in sizes XS-XL and in 17 colors and prints).
3. A classy tie-neck blouse, which you can wear with all the same things you’d normally pair with a basic tee — but it’ll look wayyyyy more polished.
Amazon
Promising review: “The blouse is very pretty and very breezy. I wore it to a job interview and received compliments from the interviewer.” —Kenya
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in sizes S-XXL and in four colors).
4. Stretchy, button- and zipper-free bootcut pants so comfy, you’ll want to wear them outside of the office, too.
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They’ve got over 1,000 positive reviews!
Promising review: “I love Rekucci pants! I have six pairs now and keep adding more. They come in great colors and are a nice price, and I love the pull-on aspect as well. The waist doesn’t have much give, so don’t expect these to be like yoga or maternity pants. That’s nice though, because they don’t sag, and unlike dress pants with buttons/zippers, there’s no bulging or puckering. I can wear a form-fitting shirt that goes over the waist without having a bump under the shirt. I get compliments on them all the time. I normally wear black dress pants and black shirts or blazers, so having interesting, colorful pants is a nice way for me to add a little spice to my conservative wardrobe without being over the top. I wash and dry them with all my other clothes (warm, normal dry, etc). I don’t like work clothes where I need to fuss with extra laundry loads and whatnot. These are great. I have one pair that I’ve had for almost two years now and they still look new after repeated wear and washing. They do shrink slightly in the wash. These are the best work dress pants I’ve found and the price is great. I’ve worn them out socially with a casual top and sneakers, too.” —jmp
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in sizes 2-20 regular and 2-16 short and in 32 colors and prints).
5. A flirty spring dress you’ll be able to dress up or down for any occasion and that honestly looks way more expensive than it is.
Amazon
You can also do a lot with accessories and this dress to make it look fresh for different occasions — going with booties instead of heels or adding a long necklace or belt could make it look like a whole new piece!
Promising review: “This dress far surpassed my expectations! I ordered my regular size and it fit like a glove! My BFF’s 15-year-old daughter said I look like a modern day Cinderella (she totally made my day!). The dress is beautifully made and the model pictures do this dress no justice. I would buy this dress a 100 times over!!” —anitaj
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in sizes S-XL and in two colors).
6. A gorgeous kimono-style wrap with over 1,000 positive reviews and just about as many styling possibilities.
Promising review: “I love dusters and this one is a wonderful addition to my summer wardrobe. It’s a versatile piece that works as the perfect cover-up over jeans or a strapless dress. The colors are vibrant and the fabric is light and fluid. The first time I wore this it was a warm yet windy day. I felt like a bohemian goddess as the duster waved in the wind behind me as I walked. I’m 5′ 4.5″ tall and this duster falls almost to my ankles.” —SS
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in sizes S-5X and in 33 styles).
7. A sultry and classic black slipdress that’s like a fashion blank canvas. Now it’s just up to you to work some van Gogh-level artistry on it with accessories.
Asos
Actually, not just accessories, but other clothes as well. Obviously you can toss it over a tee or turtleneck or under a jacket or knotted shirt, but one of my favorite ways to wear a slipdress is like a skirt under a pullover sweatshirt. The sporty/sexy contrast is simply ?.
Get it from Asos for $29 (available in sizes 12-26 and in straight sizes here).
8. An effortlessly chic striped jumpsuit you’ll rock all spring, summer, and fall long. Toss a jacket or a sweater over it now, then pair it with cute jewelry and sandals when it warms up!
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Promising review: “I saw this on another blogger and knew I needed to purchase it. As soon as I tried it on, I wanted another color in it! I found it to be extremely comfortable. It fits great and is very versatile! Add a jean jacket and it can go through fall.” —Karaskorner
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in sizes S-XL and in five colors).
9. An absolutely perfect faux leather jacket that will cause pretty much every other jacket, cardigan, and hoodie in your wardrobe to go unworn for weeks at a time. This baby can replace ’em all.
Yi Yang/BuzzFeed, Express
I have this beauty and swear by it. I don’t wear animal byproducts like fur, leather, and silk for ethical reasons, so I never thought a leathery jacket would become the most-worn thing in my wardrobe. But I stumbled across Express’s (Minus The) Leather line about seven years ago and I’ve never looked back. This simple fit with a cute peplum detail in the back looks just as great over dresses as it does paired with jeans. There are stretchy panels on the sides that make it extra comfy and flattering (plus, there are perfectly-sized pockets!), and the pleather material is flexible enough that you can tie it around your waist. I had to get a second one…after three years. When you consider the fact that I wore it almost every single day, it’s amazing that it even lasted that long. It’s so worth the $128 price tag — the cost-per-wear for me is way less than $1! I wear this baby for both dressy and casual events, over everything from cocktail dresses to jumpsuits to jean shorts and a tee. While I wear the black version the most, I have it in several colors. I can’t wait for another near-decade with this jacket, my one true love. Check out my full review here.
Get it from Express for $128 (available in sizes XXS-XL and in 12 colors).
10. A ruffle-trimmed tunic dress perfect for any season and with pretty much any pair of shoes. Tights? Bare legs? Booties? Sandals? Flats? Heels? Yes to all the above.
Promising review: “I was pleasantly surprised at not only the quality of this dress, but also how flattering it is. As an avid amazon shopper, I highly recommend! This dress will definitely look great on all body types.” —Ken
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in sizes S-XL and in three colors).
11. A red-hot asymmetric number that’s versatile in not one, but two senses. Not only is it appropriate for several occasions, but it’s also fully customizable, so you can turn it into the dress of your dreams.
eShakti
It’s machine washable!
This dress is from super cool retailer eShakti, which allows you to create clothes that fit your body and tastes perfectly. Once you pick an item you love, you can either order it as-is in one of their wide range of sizes or, for a flat additional fee of $9.95, customize it to your specific measurements and modify the features of the garment, like length, sleeves, and pockets! You can also choose a standard size, but have it tailored to fit your height for no extra charge. You can even customize and order a lot of their stuff through Amazon.
Get it from eShakti for $49.95 (available in sizes 0-36W tailored to your height or in a completely custom size, and with customizable hem length, sleeve, neckline, and with optional pockets) or Amazon for $49.95 (available in sizes 0-36W tailored to your height, and with customizable hem length, sleeve, and neckline).
12. A princess-worthy midi skirt with over 1,700 positive reviews that’ll become a wardrobe staple no matter your style. Preppy? Glam? Minimal? Like Phineas and Ferb, this skirt is gonna do it all.
Check out BuzzFeed’s full write-up on this skirt for even more styling ideas!
Promising review: “I absolutely adore this skirt. This is the fifth one I’ve ordered. I regularly get compliments on it and occasionally make others jealous when I twirl and I show them it has POCKETS too! It’s work-appropriate, as it hangs to my knees, and can also be worn in social settings. The material is sturdy, the color is vibrant and doesn’t fade, and it’s never bled onto any of my clothes.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS-XXL and in nine colors).
13. An amazing and super stretchy maxi dress with long straps you can wrap, tie, and drape in over 24 different ways. Finally, the excuse you’ve been waiting for to order 24 new dresses (you can fit them all on one hanger ?).
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Promising review: “I’ve ordered five different kinds of convertible dresses and this is by FAR the best! The fabric is thicker than others I’ve tried and the construction is impressive, especially for the cost! I love that front ties overlap, which makes it much more modest than many of the others! I’m 5’4” and 115 lbs and the length of the small was absolutely perfect!” —Enewbie
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in sizes XS-XL and in 29 colors).
14. A ribbed turtleneck dress you’ll wear so often, you’d have been happy to shell out more dough for it.
Forever 21
You won’t be able to decide which is better — this number with a pleather jacket, fun socks, and booties, or simply paired with pumps for a night out. Oh wait, you don’t have to decide. You can buy it and do BOTH.
Get it from Forever 21 for $24.50 (originally $35, available in sizes 1X-3X and in six colors).
15. A cool bell-sleeved top possessed of magical powers — it can transform any simple ensemble into a ~lewk~.
Promising review: “This shirt has 3/4 sleeves, which are perfect for transitioning from spring to summer. You could easily wear this shirt with a skirt, pants, shorts, or almost anything. Next time I wear it I’ll be pairing it with a skirt. My favorite part is the bell sleeves. I love anything with bell sleeves.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in sizes S-XL and in six colors).
16. A tailored linen-blend utility jacket that’s tired of just being paired with jeans. She’s dying to meet your LBD.
Forever 21
The drawstring waist allows you to get just the fit you want. Plus, this is the kind of jacket you could totally customize further with pins or patches!
Get it from Forever 21 for $34.90 (available in sizes XS-L).
17. A denim shirtdress you can zip up as much or little as you want, depending on how much skin you want to show or what you want to layer under it. You can even unzip it completely and rock it as a jacket!
Nordstrom
Get it from Nordstrom for $69.99 (originally $110, available in sizes XXS-XXL).
18. A posh collarless coat whose motto was inspired by the best founder of Hogwarts (don’t @ me), Helga Hufflepuff. Party dresses? Jeans? Work looks? This coat will top off the lot, and treat them just the same.
Amzon
Treat them to looking extra fabulous, that is.
Promising review: “I love this coat! The price was awesome. The quality is very nice. It’s a great coat for any occasion. I originally bought it for church, as I like to have a light coat on during service, but I like it so much that I’m using it as my daily coat for work.” —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $52.99+ (available in sizes XS-XL).
19. A minimalist-chic cropped overall jumpsuit you can rock over any fave top for a casual look or even just with a lacy bralette for a night out.
Target
Psst…here’s a bralette that would look great under it! The length of this jumpsuit is also perfect for showing off all kinds of shoes.
Get it from Target in straight sizes for $27.99 (available in sizes XS-XXL and in two colors) and in plus sizes for $29.99 (available in sizes 0X-4X and in two colors).
20. Tailored black shorts that aren’t your typical shorts, but rather — *extremely Gina Linetti voice* — “dress shorts, like the kind Jen Aniston might wear.”
Asos
You can certainly wear them in the summer, but I have a pair that looks a lot like these and I wear them all year long with fishnet or opaque tights! You can tuck pretty much any top — from a tee to a dressy blouse — into them and it’ll look fab.
Get them from Asos for $29 (available in sizes 0-14).
21. A scalloped trim dress here to prove that wanting a dress that’s perfect for both the office and a party isn’t mollusking for too much.
Promising review: “This was perfect. This dress met and exceeded my expectations, and I’m tempted to buy it in another shade. It has very flattering scalloped edges, is short but not too short, and falls naturally at the waist. It has a nice, subtle waistline that works on its own or can easily be combined with a belt. It is also quite versatile and can be easily dresses up or down.” —Jennifer Mettetal
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in sizes S-XXL and in six colors).
22. A drapey cardigan with an optional waist tie that’ll make looking chic a cinch.
23. A twirl-ready skater skirt that, like the most confident of socialites, feels equally at home at work or at the club.
Amazon
Promising review: “I ordered both the black and the blue skirts in 2X and they are now staples in my wardrobe. I love that this skater skirt is slightly longer than most I order. Now I don’t have to worry about my butt showing! This skirt is great to wear to the office with a nice blouse, casually with a cute tank top, and even to parties or going out with more fun tops. There’s nothing not to like about it.” —Reyna Villa
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes 1X-3X and in two colors).
24. A rainbow dotted cardigan that’ll match everything you own (and look darn cute buttoned up like a top, too).
ModCloth
Get it from ModCloth for $55 (available in sizes XS-4X).
25. An eyelet-trimmed sweatshirt you can just pop on with jeans or leggings, of course, or you can dress it the heck up with a statement necklace, dress pants, or a fitted skirt. This is one sweatshirt ~eye‘ll let~ you wear to the office.
Nordstrom
Get it from Nordstrom for $26.98 (originally $45, available in sizes XS-XXL regular and XS-XL petite and in four colors).