Ask Any Fashion Person: We Low-Key Buy These 5 Style Essentials From Amazon
Although we might take it for granted sometimes, Amazon Prime Day—and, by extension, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days—is our editors' Super Bowl. Any of us will tell you we're loyal to our two-day shipping, so when it's time to stock up on all of our favorite deeply discounted fashion workhorses like jeans, T-shirts, and cardigans, this sale frankly can't come at a better time.
Today and tomorrow, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are taking over the internet and our credit card statements. With enormous deals on travel essentials, chic accessories and home goods, it's the perfect time to grab a gift for your loved one or yourself ahead of the online shopping frenzy that happens in November and December. If you're hoping to take a peek at a fashion editor's cart during the Prime Big Deal Days event, look no further. Below, shop all of the tried-and-true wardrobe essentials we're stocking up on during this year's Amazon Prime October sale.
Classic Jeans
There are tons of great deals included in Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, especially when it comes to jeans from brands such as Levi's and Lee. Whether you're in the market for straight-leg styles or flared silhouettes, pairs start as low as $37.
Chic Accessories
Amazon is our go-to for accessories. Even though they only add a small touch to every outfit, accessories—from belts to shoes to bags—can instantly elevate any look. If you want to spice up a boring jeans-and-tee outfit this fall, look no further than these can't-miss deals.
Cozy Knitwear
Fall is the season all of us editors go hunting for cute, affordable sweaters to keep in our tote bags and offices, so picking up a few of these chic, shockingly affordable Amazon crewnecks, cardigans, and jumpers during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is definitely the move.
Basic Tees
More than likely, you'll find one of our editors looking effortlessly chic in a simple, classic T-shirt. This year, you can snag some of our favorites, starting at just $8. We know—shocking. We had to pick our jaws up off the floor when we saw these low prices.
Hero Undergarments
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are the perfect time of year to stock up on underrated and overlooked fashion essentials like underwear, bras, and shapewear. Below, we're showcasing some of our favorite pieces to add to your intimates drawer that'll last you for months of full-time use.
Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor known for her sharp takes on fashion and culture. She’s covered everything from Copenhagen Fashion Week to Roe v. Wade protests as the Editorial Assistant at Glamour after earning her journalism degree at the University of Florida in 2021. At Who What Wear, Ana mixes wit with unapologetic commentary in long-form fashion and beauty content, creating pieces that resonate with a digital-first generation. If it’s smart, snarky, and unexpected, chances are her name’s on it.
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