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50 Cute, Cheap Outfits Under $35 If You Don't Know What To Wear

These are the building blocks you need for cute and comfy looks.

by Maria Cassano
50 Cute, Cheap Outfits Under $35 If You Don't Know What To Wear
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Whenever I don’t know what to wear, I tend to reach for the same pieces over and over again. What do all of those clothing items have in common? They’re comfortable, highly versatile to suit a wide range of occasions, and easy to mix and match with the rest of my wardrobe. They’re also all from Amazon. Check out these cute, cheap outfits under $35 that’ll banish your style rut once and for all.

01This Ruched Tank Dress That’s So Versatile

You can wear this ruched tank dress with heels for a night out, loafers and a blazer for work, or sneakers and a denim jacket if you’re going casual. No matter how you style it, reviewers wrote that the fabric is “soft and comfortable.”

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

02Some Cropped Yoga Pants That Could Pass For Slacks

These high-waisted yoga pants are made from a four-way stretch material that’s quick-drying, breathable, sweat-wicking, and squat-proof, so they’re a no-brainer for workouts. That said, thanks to their flared crop silhouette, wide waistband, and flat seams, they easily pass for polished slacks.

  • Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
  • Available styles: 7

03This Flowy Top That’s Both Elevated & Easy To Wear

Made from 100% cotton with a linen-like texture, this button-down shirt elevates your outfit while keeping you cool and comfortable. Its short lantern sleeves, adjustable collar, and scalloped detailing ensure that it’s unlike any other top in your closet, but it still goes with everything from jean shorts to high-waisted skirts.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 12

04A Vintage-Inspired Skirt In Floral, Animal & Other Patterns

This flowy A-line skirt is made from polyester that mimics silk, and it has an elastic waistband for a fit that moves with you. It also comes in a bunch of '90s-inspired patterns, including polka dots, fun animal prints, and moody florals.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — 4X-Large Plus
  • Available styles: 26

05A Textured Cardigan That Looks Much More Expensive Than It Is

Thanks to its intricate crochet pattern, this lightweight cardigan adds visual interest to any outfit — but the solid color options and versatile buttons make it so easy to style. “So pretty and the material looks much more expensive than it is,” one reviewer wrote.

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

06This Elevated Take On Your Basic T-Shirt

Rather than reaching for any old T-shirt, opt for this eyelet top instead. Its crew neck, rolled short sleeves, and soft, stretchy fabric make it feel like your favorite staple tee, but the eyelet embroidery design elevates your outfit tenfold.

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

07This Ribbed Tank That Comes In 20+ Colors

“I've been on the hunt for the perfect basic tank,” wrote one reviewer who tried options “from every brand at all price points” — but these ribbed scoop neck tanks are their absolutely favorite. They’re opaque yet breathable, stretchy yet good quality, and fitted enough to tuck yet long enough to cover your hips.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large
  • Available styles: 24

08These Breezy Cotton Shorts That Are Easy To Dress Up

Made from 100% cotton, these high-waisted shorts might feel like loungewear thanks to their elastic waistband and breathable fabric — but they’re easy to dress up because of their paper bag-style frills, crinkly texture, and contrast stitching. While the drawstring isn’t functional, the pockets are.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available styles: 8

09This Swiss Dot Dress That’s So Easy To Throw On & Go

This tank dress is so easy throw on over a bathing suit or as a whole outfit, and it’ll stay comfortable all day due to its loose fit and lightweight, breathable fabric. Everyone around you, however, will assume you spent tons of time and money to look this good.

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

10This Cap-Sleeve Sweater You Can Wear Year-Round

This cap-sleeve sweater is the epitome of versatility. It’s breathable enough for warm weather, layerable for cold weather, can be dressed down for casual occasions, and dressed up for more formal events.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available styles: 28

11The “Perfect Summer Outfit” For Laidback Style

A best-seller in rompers, this casual jumpsuit (with pockets) has been called the “perfect summer outfit” and great for both “traveling and relaxing” because it’s breathable, cute, and so easy to accessorize. The fabric is soft and stretchy with a roomy drape, and the spaghetti straps are adjustable with a racerback design to prevent slipping.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 31

12A Cozy Oversized Top That Breathes & Wicks Sweat

You don’t have to wait until the cold weather to wear something cozy and oversized especially when the chill hits after the sun sets. This off-the-shoulder top has dropped shoulders with a slouchy silhouette, but it’s made from a lightweight waffle-knit fabric, which breathes and wicks sweat without being see-through.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 31

13These $15 Sunglasses That Even Ray-Ban Fans Love

You don’t have to blow your budget on name-brand sunglasses, and this pair proves it. “I used to be a Raybans-only sunglass snob,” one reviewer wrote — until they found these retro sunglasses with polarized lenses and trendy square frames. “I love them so much that I have purchased six variations.”

  • Available styles: 17

14These Flare Leggings That Look Like Expensive Name-Brand Pairs

High-waisted with a V-shaped band, these crossover flare leggings have been compared to more expensive brands like Aerie and Lululemon. Even though they’re significantly cheaper, they’re still high-quality and buttery-soft, according to reviewers. They also come in four inseam options to fit various heights.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 27

15This Cropped T-Shirt That’s Reviewers’ “New Favorite Basic”

Reviewers have called this cropped T-shirt their “new favorite basic” and a “must buy.” It’s soft, loose, and comfortable, but its dropped elbow-length sleeves and short silhouette still give any outfit a trendy vibe. It also comes in just about any color you could want.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 40+

16These Sheer Socks That Make A Statement

Contrary to popular belief, socks can add to your outfit rather than taking away from it, and these embroidered mesh socks are a prime illustration. They’re made from sheer material with reinforced cotton on the toes and heels, and each pair has a unique, colorful design that makes a statement alongside your loafers, flats, or Mary Janes.

  • Available styles: 4

17A Denim Pencil Skirt That’s Soft, Stretchy & Stylish

This denim skirt is soft, stretchy, and stylish with its pencil shape and above-the-knee length. Since it goes with everything from cropped T-shirts to frilly blouses, it’s easy to incorporate into your wardrobe, especially since it comes in several shades of denim.

  • Available sizes: 2 — 24 Plus
  • Available styles: 34

18These Linen-Blend Pants That Are Perfect For Hot Days

If you tend to run hot, reviewers love these linen-blend pants because they’re “super lightweight” and “very breathable.” They also have an elastic waist with a drawstring, a relaxed wide-leg cut, and four functional pockets that are deep enough to hold your phone.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — 6X
  • Available styles: 11

19An Easy, Breezy Cover-Up In 20+ Patterns

Whether you wear this cover-up cardigan for lightweight coverage or for style, its polyester material is flowy and breathable while its patterned designs add a pop of color to your wardrobe. Some wear it as a cover-up at the beach, while others dress it up with heels and palazzo pants for work, but either way, reviewers found it “well made and pretty.”

  • Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
  • Available styles: 25

20An Adjustable T-Shirt Dress You’ll Want In Every Color

The biggest problem with this T-shirt dress? You’ll “want one in every color,” according to reviewers. The pockets are functional, the fabric is soft and breathable, and the adjustable-tie waist makes it fit like it was made for you.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available styles: 25

21This Petal-Sleeve Blouse That’s Silky, Comfortable & Well-Made

With its petal sleeves and lace crochet trim, this tunic top is a chic find. You can tuck it into dress pants for business casual, or you can elevate your favorite jean shorts to look cute for a backyard barbecue — but either way, reviewers agreed that this blouse is “silky,” “comfortable,” and “well-made.”

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

22This Lace-Sleeve Top That Turns Any Outfit From Plain To Polished

This blouse is made from a lightweight fabric that’s soft, touchable, and breathable — but it’s the sleeves that set it apart. Their balloon shape and eyelet lace construction instantly elevate your outfit from plain to polished, and you don’t have to compromise on comfort.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 43

23These Wide-Leg Yoga Pants You Could Wear Anywhere

“I got these because I am getting into a morning yoga practice and tight leggings just don't do it for me,” one reviewer wrote. “These are so soft and flowy!” Because of their stretchy waistband and lightweight fabric, they’re ideal for workouts — but reviewers also wear them to sleep, while lounging around the house, or even to work.

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

24This Chic Crewneck That Comes In So Many Shades Of Stripes

With its striped pattern, short sleeves, and ribbed fabric, this crewneck top is on-trend and classic at the same time. It also lends itself well to all kinds of outfits, from laidback to business casual, and according to reviewers, it’s stretchy, soft, opaque, and super comfortable.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available styles: 12

25A Ruffled Sundress That Looks Effortlessly Put Together

The next time you want to look effortlessly put together, reach for this ruffle sundress. It comes in both solid colors and bright patterns, but all of them have a relaxed babydoll waist, a flowy tiered skirt, butterfly sleeves, a split collar, and functional pockets.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 18

26This Mesh Swimsuit That Offers Coverage & Support

If you’re looking for a swimsuit that’s showstopping, but still offers coverage and support, this mesh one-piece is the way to go. The V-neck top and high-waisted bottoms connect with a cut-out mesh panel, and it has removable padding and thick adjustable straps to personalize the fit.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 16

27This Striped Cotton Button-Down That’s Stylish & Versatile

Swap out your basic button-down for this striped blouse, which is just as versatile, but a lot more stylish. For one, it’s made of 100% cotton for crisp but comfortable wear. For another, you can tuck it, tie it, button it, or leave it open to suit a huge range of environments, from the beach to the office.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — 3x-Large
  • Available styles: 15

28A Button-Up Cardigan That Looks & Feels High-End

“This is a beautiful sweater. Looks and feels very high end,” one reviewer wrote about this loose-knit cardigan. You can wear it open as a top layer or buttoned up as a sweater, and its dropped shoulders and thick cuffs are both trendy and cozy.

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

29Some Gold-Plated Hoops For Less Than $3 A Pair

These gold hoop earrings come in a set of six trendy designs for less than $15, so you can accessorize without blowing your budget. Best of all, since they’re plated in 14K gold with sterling silver posts, reviewers wrote that they look “just like real gold” and “don't irritate [sensitive] ears.”

  • Available styles: 4

30These Wide-Leg Dress Pants With A Comfy Secret

These dress pants have a comfy secret: The back of the band has stretchy elastic, so they move with you and feel like they were tailored to your waist. Still, their pleated drape and wide-leg silhouette make them polished enough for work, fancy dinners, date nights, and parties.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available styles: 12

31This Oversized Sweater Vest That’s Super Adaptive

Layer this sweater vest over a long-sleeve T-shirt or button down when it’s cold out, and wear it by itself when temperatures heat up. Its oversized fit and lightweight viscose material make it versatile and adaptive.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 9

32This High-Neck Bodysuit That Fits Like A Glove

Reviewers have called this high-neck bodysuit their “new favorite” and wrote that it’s “worth every penny” because the material feels “like heaven” and it “fits like a glove.” While its sleeveless design is cooling and lends itself well to casual outfits, the luxe fabric and always-tucked silhouette also look polished for dressier occasions.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — 3X Large
  • Available styles: 16

33This Travel-Friendly Maxi Dress That You’ll Wear Long After Your Trip

Reviewers bought this split T-shirt dress for travel because it’s lightweight, versatile, wrinkle-resistant, and easy to pack. They kept wearing it long after their vacation ended because the soft material is so comfortable and washes well, plus it has pockets.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 32

34These Best-Selling Sweatpants That Transition From Work To Workouts

These aren’t your average sweatpants. Yes, they have a drawstring waist and four-way stretch fabric, but the cropped ankles, deep pockets, and high-quality material have reviewers wearing them all day long — to work, the golf course, and then out to dinner.

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

35A Pair Of Shorts That Are Lightweight & Stretchy

While they look like denim and come in tons of colorways, these cotton shorts are stretchier than most for a super comfortable fit. They also have five functional pockets to hold all your stuff, and reviewers who “have these in numerous colors” wrote that they “love the fit and comfort.

  • Available sizes: 0 — 17
  • Available styles: 20

36This Ribbed Crop Top That Reviewers Bought In Every Colorway

“Ordered [three] more after the first!” one reviewer wrote, and others are equally as obsessed with this ribbed crop top: “I have actually bought all of the colors,” another commented. The fabric is made from a blend of nylon and spandex, so it’s lightweight, but stretchy and supportive for bra-free wear.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 45

37These Layering Chains For An Effortlessly Accessorized Look

Get that thoughtfully accessorized look in one fell swoop. These layering necklaces come in a set of two or three with varieties like a snake, a curb link, and a paperclip chain. They’re all plated in 14K gold, so despite the low price tag, reviewers wrote that they’re “shiny and true to a gold tone without looking fake.” Get it in yellow, white, or rose gold.

  • Available styles: 4

38This Foolproof Basic With Over 14,000 Five-Star Ratings

Made from a blend of cotton, modal, and polyester, this open-front cardigan is a foolproof basic for your wardrobe that’s racked up over 14,000 five-star ratings. According to one reviewer, it’s “polished enough for the office but relaxed enough for weekends,” plus the lightweight material is breathable and layerable to suit a range of temperatures.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — 6X
  • Available styles: 20

39This Brilliant Athletic Skirt That Covers All Your Bases

You can wear this knee-length athletic skirt just about anywhere thanks to its thoughtful features. It has built-in bicycle shorts underneath for coverage, not to mention a ball pocket and a phone pocket. The waistband also has a hidden drawstring for adjustability and the UPF50+ fabric protects your skin from the sun.

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

40These Looser Denim Shorts With A Longer Inseam

If you have trouble finding shorts that fall above the knee but below the thighs, you’re not alone. Fortunately, these denim jean shorts have a high waist and a straight leg with a longer inseam, so reviewers wrote that they’re “such a good length” for cool coverage.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 7

41A Y2K-Inspired Tank Made From An Ultra-Stretchy Material

This sleeveless tank’s thicker straps and slim-fit silhouette nod to Y2K fashion. While it pairs well with jeans and shorts, it also functions as a building block for more elevated outfits thanks to its sleek, smooth material.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large
  • Available styles: 8

42This Pleated Chiffon Skirt That Looks & Feels Pricey, But Isn’t

“It fits perfectly and looks and feels more expensive than it is,” one reviewer wrote about this midi skirt. Its pleated chiffon skirt may look super elegant, but its elastic waistband makes it easy to style and comfortable to wear.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 39

43Some Cool Linen Pants With A Stretchy Drawstring Waist

Jeans, leggings, and slacks aren’t your only options. These linen-rayon pants are cooling, lightweight, and comfortable without compromising on style. They also have pockets and an elastic drawstring waistband that moves with you.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 16

44These Glamorous Sunglasses Nobody Would Expect Are Less Than $20

Reviewers have called these retro sunglassesluxurious” and “designer quality without the price tag.” Their oversized frames are stylish and comfortable to wear, while their HD lenses filter out 99% of UVA and UVB rays.

  • Available styles: 11

45This Must-Have Dress That Checks All The Boxes

Its wide empire waist, wrapped V neckline, flared skirt, and two pockets make this short-sleeve dress a “must-have in your closet,” according to reviewers. It’s also made from 95% rayon and 5% spandex, so it’s lightweight, breathable, and stretchy for comfort.

  • Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
  • Available styles: 40+

46A Short-Sleeve Sweater That’ll Get You So Many Compliments

Reviewers “get so many compliments” on this short-sleeve sweater, which has a mock neck and batwing sleeves that cut off at the elbow. It’s the perfect combination of cozy and lightweight thanks to its slouchy silhouette and loosely stitched waffle texture.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available styles: 17

47A Set Of 5 Sparkly Studs That Look Like The Real Thing

Mix and match your studs or switch out the size depending on your outfit. This earrings set breaks down to dollars a pair, even though they’re hypoallergenic and outfitted with CZ stones that are “very sparkly” and “look like the real thing,” according to reviewers.

  • Available styles: 14

48This Affordable Midi Skirt That Elevates Any Outfit

It pulls right on with its elastic waist, but this Amazon Essentials midi skirt still elevates any outfit from casual to chic. Pair it with sneakers and a denim jacket for daytime wear, or style it with heels and a blouse for something more sophisticated.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — 6X
  • Available styles: 13

49A Cozy Wrapped Sweater That Wears Like A Sophisticated Blouse

Oversized sweaters are cozy and comfortable, but they don’t always look particularly polished. Thanks to its adjustable tie, this wrapped V-neck sweater looks more like a sophisticated blouse, but it’s still a joy to wear thanks to its comfy, soft fabric and roomy balloon sleeves.

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

50This Crew-Neck Pullover With The Perfect Drape

Available in five colors, this crew neck sweater is woven from faux cashmere with a little spandex for stretch. Reviewers wrote that it’s “super soft,” and the rollable sleeves, slouchy fit, and dropped shoulders create the “perfect balance” between fitted and baggy.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available styles: 5