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Cheap Tricks That Make You Look Sexy Without Trying Too Hard

Turn up the sizzle. Turn down the effort.

Written by Erin Celletti
Cheap Tricks That Make You Look Sexy Without Trying Too Hard
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Ever look in the mirror and feel an urge to add a little bit of spice to your look? Yeah, me too. But if you’re anything like me, you’re likely short on both time and energy — plus the budget for “sexy” might be a little tight, too. Fear not. Here are dozens of cheap and easy tricks that can instantly up the hot factor in a low-key way and with minimal effort. So scroll on for some tips that dial it up.

1Use A Dry Texture Spray For Lots Of Volume

Give your hair instant volume and lift with this dry texture spray. It effortlessly adds lasting volume by plumping and separating strands for a look that’s effortlessly sexy. Compatible for all hair colors and textures, it provides a flexible hold that won’t weigh strands down.

2Apply This Cult-Favorite Body Oil For Supple Skin

A fan favorite that boasts a 4.7-star overall rating, Palmer's moisturizing body oil is a go-to solution for achieving soft, hydrated skin. It’s formulated with cocoa butter to deeply moisturize, while argan oil softens and conditions. It helps improve uneven skin tone and damage, and leaves behind a light coconut scent that smells just like a day by the beach.

3Sleep In These Pajamas That Only *Look* Expensive

These silky satin pajamas look and feel expensive — but they aren’t. Available in dozens of colors, the two-piece set includes a button-down top with rolled sleeves and shorts with an elastic waistband. The fabric keeps you feeling cool all night long, while the addition of spandex offers some stretch.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available colors: 38

4Pair This Sleek Bodysuit With Your Favorite Flowy Bottoms

For a chic top that pairs perfectly with wide-leg pants or a maxi skirt, look to this plunging square-neck bodysuit. A versatile closet basic, it’s made from a stretchy and soft fabric that’s so skin friendly. This body-hugging pick comes in basic black along with other neutrals and brights.

  • Available sizes: Large Plus — 4X-Large Plus
  • Available colors: 12

5Rock These Bold Sunglasses & Look Like A Boss

Sometimes all you need is great pair of sunglasses to make a sexy statement, like these vintage-inspired cat-eye sunglasses. Available in 16 colors, they’re designed for durability and comfort and feature polarized lenses to eliminate glare, enhance clarity, and reduce eyestrain, all while making you look fabulous.

  • Available colors: 16

6Exfoliate All Over With This Body Scrubber Brush

Giving your body some skin-care TLC is a great way to up the sexy factor, and this body scrubber brush makes it easy. Besides providing some all-over exfoliation, it’s great for preventing ingrown hairs and razor bumps. It fits comfortably in your hand and has firm but flexible bristles that get the job done.

7Toss On This T-Shirt Dress That’s Sexy In The Most Laid-Back Way

This striped tank dress is a great addition to your wardrobe and features a simple design with a sash belt at the waist. Versatile enough to wear to a party, brunch, or the office (just throw a blazer on top), it’s available in dozens of colors and, yes, it has pockets.

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

8Wear These Thongs That Have Open Sides

A unique spin on your standard skimpy underwear, these hollowed-out lace thongs rank high on the sexy meter. They feature a V-shaped waist with two layers of straps: one made of lace and another that’s just a simple string. The gussets are lined in cotton for comfort.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 2

9Apply A Tinted Lip Balm For A Pop Of Color & Hydration

For a quick pick-me-up, apply a slightly tinted lip balm like one of these from Honest Beauty. It’s an easy way to enhance your lips when you’re looking for something subtle. Available in seven shades, this vegan lip balm is infused with antioxidant-rich açai extract and nourishing avocado oil, so they feel as good as they look.

  • Available colors: 7

10Show Off A Little Ankle With This Delicate Gold Anklet

This gold anklet is simple and sweet, enhancing pretty much any outfit — but especially cropped pants and shorts. It’s plated in 18-karat gold with a polished finish that catches the light for a little bit of sparkle. It’s available in three lengths — if you’re feeling funky, consider layering them for a unique look.

  • Available lengths: 3

11Sleep Like A Royal On These Satin Pillowcases That Are Great For Skin & Hair

Channel your inner duchess on these silky satin pillowcases. Aside from feeling amazing, the smooth material helps protect your delicate facial skin and hair from pulls, creases, and breakage, so you can wake up feeling and looking more refreshed. They come in a wide range of colors, making it easy to match your bedding.

  • Available sizes: 5
  • Available colors: 37

12Wear These Cute Crop Tops That Are Sporty But Sexy

Combine the comfort of a tank with light chest support, thanks to this three-pack of rib-knit tank tops. Made from soft fabric, they offer a barely-there feel and lots of stretch for a comfortable but sleek silhouette. The tanks are tag free and cropped with a strappy (and trendy) racerback design.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
  • Available colors: 76

13Get An Instant Glow With This Best-Selling Face “Glotion”

Give your complexion an instant boost of brightness with the Lumi Glotion by L'Oréal. With a 4.6-star overall rating after 37,000 reviews, it adds hydration and luminosity, acting as a liquid highlighter that enhances your skin’s radiance. Wear it alone, under your foundation, or just on the cheekbones for a customized look.

  • Available shades: 8

14Exfoliate Your Lips With A Cane Sugar Scrub For A Softer Pout

Give your lips the attention they need with this highly rated lip scrub that gently exfoliates and moisturizes for a softer, healthier feel. Made with Maui cane sugar and kukui oil, it gently removes dead skin from your lips, rejuvenating them for a smooth texture. The formula is cruelty free and vegan, so you can feel good about it, too.

15Ditch Bulky Sweats In Favor Of This 2-Piece Lounge Set

Who says you need slouchy clothes to be comfy? Relax and unwind in style with this two-piece lounge set that includes a cropped tank and drawstring-elastic shorts. Available in 23 color combinations, the top features a scoop neck with button details, while the ribbing throughout offers a soft, textured feel. Cozy enough for both sleepwear and loungewear, you’ll probably want to grab more than one set.

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

16Try Out Bootcut Yoga Pants Instead Of Regular Leggings

These bootcut yoga pants are a current twist on standard leggings, so give them a try the next time an occasion calls for athleisure. The pants feature a wide, crisscross waist that won’t roll down, plus a hidden pocket that provides convenient storage for essentials like keys and cards. Available in two inseam options, it’s easy to find a length that’s not too high and not too low.

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

17Give Your Skin A Boost Of Hydration With This Cult-Favorite Cream

Give your skin some deep moisture with this Brazilian Bum Bum body cream by viral-favorite brand Sol de Janeiro. The fast-absorbing cream can be used on, of course, your bum, but also all over your body to provide rich hydration. With a slight shimmer that provides a gorgeous glow, it’s made with cupuaçu butter, açai oil, and coconut oil. And, it smells so good — like warm caramel and pistachios.

18Wear These Best-Selling Nipple Covers With Backless Or Strapless Looks

When you only need a little bit of coverage to go with a tricky outfit, these best-selling nipple covers deliver. Perfect for backless dresses, strapless gowns, or everyday wear, the skin-friendly silicone covers provide comfortable, seamless coverage. They can stay on for up to 12 hours, while being invisible under tighter outfits — plus they’re endlessly reusable.

  • Available sizes: 2
  • Available shades: 5

19Keep ‘Em Guessing With Clear Shoes That Look Almost Invisible

Combining sophistication with a head-turning trend, these barely-there heels feature transparent straps and 2-inch block heels that are angled to catch the light. Because they’re clear, they go with pretty much any outfit, while the chic square toe elevates the look even more.

  • Available sizes: 5.5 — 11
  • Available colors: 4

20Enhance Your Nails With An Illuminating Concealer Polish

Keep your nails well groomed and looking good with this nail concealer and brightener. It illuminates your nail beds while camouflaging imperfections with a sheer veil of color for a natural, well-maintained look. Choose from one of five universally compatible shades including chic pink and neutral bare.

  • Available shades: 5

21Spice Up Your Leggings With A Faux Leather Twist

Elevate your style game with a pair of these faux leather leggings. Available in more than 10 colors, the leggings are made with a buttery material designed for comfort and they have a high-rise fit with a wide waistband. Whether you wear them for workouts, lounging, or going out (just add heels), the faux leather look adds a daring touch of sheen.

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

22Restore Luminosity To Your Skin With This Exfoliating Sugar Scrub

There’s nothing sexier than soft skin, so restore some silkiness with this brown sugar body scrub. Made with natural sugar, the scrub is also packed with hydrating ingredients like jojoba oil, argan oil, and aloe vera to add moisture to your skin while sloughing away dead cells. Each 20-ounce jar comes with a spoon for easy application and as one reviewer wrote, “It smells like heaven.”

23Let A Little Lace Go A Long Way With This Bralette Top

Lace is eternally sexy, which makes this full-lace cropped bralette a must-have for your closet. The top features a scalloped lace trim and delicate straps that meet in a racerback design. It provides light support, and the soft, stretchy fabric makes it comfortable to wear, too.

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

24Give Hair Sleek Shine With This Anti-Humidity Spray

Keep your hair smooth and silky, thanks to the Dream Coat hair treatment. This anti-humidity solution is designed to minimize frizz and lock out moisture, acting as a shield for your strands. The formula even doubles as a heat protectant — and it lasts through several shampoos. It’s an easy way to keep your style glossy and ultra smooth, no matter what the weather brings.

25Add Gloss & Color To Your Lips With This Popular Balm

Keep your lips hydrated, soft, and shiny with the Lip Glowy Balm by cult-favorite brand LANEIGE. It’s made from nourishing murumuru and shea butters for a lightweight feel that locks in moisture all day long. Choose from five different shades — like grapefruit and gummy bear — for a glossier, glowier pout.

  • Available shades: 5

26Rock A Bra Top With Fun Strappy Details

Combine comfort and style with strappy bralette crop top. The top has chic spaghetti straps with a front cutout design and wire-free construction for comfort. The soft, lightweight material will leave you feeling cool and sexy all day long.

  • Available sizes: 1X-Large — 4X-Large
  • Available colors: 6

27Give Your Lashes Some Drama With A Mascara That Boasts 350,000+ Ratings

Batting your lashes is always a good idea, and with this False Lash Effect mascara by Lash Princess, you’ll have more fun doing it. It uses a conic-shaped fiber brush to deliver dramatic volume, lift, and length, without leaving behind any clumps or crinkles. It’s cruelty free and — best of all — has racked up hundreds of thousands of five-star ratings.

28Wear This Stretchy Nightgown That Feels As Good As It Looks

When you slip this lace nightie on, you’ll be surprised by how good it feels, thanks to the addition of stretchy spandex. It features floral lace details and a scalloped trim, plus adjustable shoulder straps for a customized fit. As an added bonus, it comes with a matching G-string.

  • Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
  • Available colors: 21

29Add Long-Lasting Color To Your Lips With This Stain

For color that won’t kiss off, treat your lips to this water lip stain by Clarins. Available in four shades, the formula is super lightweight and made with natural ingredient like aloe vera and raspberry water, so it doubles as a nourishing treatment. Plus, it’s transfer-proof, so it will stay where it belongs all day long.

  • Available shades: 4

30Accessorize With These Sleek Drop Chain Earrings

These 4-inch drop chain earrings add an element of sophistication to any look. Available in yellow, white, and rose gold — as well as two lengths — the earrings feature cubic zirconia stones in various sizes for a simple, glamorous look. Plus, they’re nickel free, lead free, and hypoallergenic.

  • Available finishes: 3

31Ditch The Straps & Wear A Tube Top Instead

Go bare shouldered in this twist-front bandeau top. It’s made from a ribbed material for a combination of stretchiness and thickness that feels so good on. The twisted knot design creates a subtle sweetheart neckline. Pair it with denim for a casual look or try tailored trousers for something totally elegant.

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

32Wear These Barely-There Undies With Laser-Cut Edges

Finding undies that offer coverage while still being sexy can be a challenge, but this three-pack of lace hipster briefs nailed it. They have laser-cut leg and waist edges for a seamless, no-show finish and the smooth fabric is perfectly stretchy for a comfortable fit. The lace backside adds a fun element, too.

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

33Use A BB Cream For Fresh, Dewy-Looking Skin

Achieve lightweight, all-over coverage with this silky-smooth BB cream equipped with SPF. Designed to brighten, blur, and balance skin tone, it boasts a dewy finish that lasts all day. It’s formulated with ceramides and hyaluronic acid for hydration, as well as calming chamomile and rosemary extracts.

  • Available shades: 7

34Stay Snatched & Comfy With The Right Bodysuit

Doubling as undies, shape wear, and a top all in one, this bodysuit is soft, skin friendly, and seamless, too. It’s made with a high percentage of elastane for tons of stretch and features a snap closure at the crotch. Perfect for layering in cooler months — and on its own in the summer — it’s double lined for extra coverage.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
  • Available colors: 6

35Keep Your Feet Looking Fresh With These Peeling Masks

Keep your feet looking fresh and feeling oh-so soft with these foot peel masks. Just slip them on for 60 minutes and within six to 11 days, dead skin will begin to slough off — and the result will be so worth the wait. Instead of tough skin and calluses, you’ll be left with baby soft feet.

  • Available scents: 8

36Wear A Bold Choker With A Single Rosette

Add some flair to your look with this wraparound rose choker available in multiple colors and styles. It looks gorgeous with an off-the-shoulder top or strapless dress, adding a sweet, romantic touch. Choose from shades like subtle mauve and bright red.

  • Available colors: 19

37Sport This Bodysuit That Pairs Lace With Spandex

Combining gorgeous lace with stretchy spandex, this long-sleeve bodysuit is certainly one way to up the sexy factor without trying too hard. A sophisticated crew-neck design balances things out for a look that’s romantic but not overly revealing.

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

38Achieve Smoother Skin With This Bump-Erasing Body Scrub

If you deal with bumps from the common skin condition keratosis pilaris, you can get a smoother feel with this bump-erasing body scrub. The scrub’s formula combines chemical exfoliants like glycolic and lactic acids with pumice buffing beads that work together to loosen the skin's top layer, decongest pores, and whisk away impurities. It’s gentle on sensitive skin since it’s free of fragrances, alcohol, artificial colorants, and other potentially irritating ingredients.

39Wear This Lounge Set For A Sophisticated, Comfy Look

Upgrade your lounging-around-the-house wardrobe with this ribbed two-piece lounge set. Made from stretchy ribbed fabric, it offers the ultimate cozy feel — and being comfy is sexy. The set comes with high-waisted biker shorts and an oversize crew-neck tee with roomy sleeves.

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

40Give Yourself An At-Home Facial With These Resurfacing Pads

Give your skin a fresh glow with these glycolic cleansing pads that come in a pack of 60. They gently exfoliate and retexture the skin to reveal a brighter and smoother complexion. Made with ingredients like toning witch hazel and blue daisy, they’re gentle and designed not to cause irritation. Use them as part of your daily skin-care routine for best results.

41Enhance Your Eyes With These Liquid Eyeliner Stamps

A winged cat eye is the ultimate sexy makeup look, and this eyeliner stamp makes it easy to achieve. The pen features a wing stamp on one end for the edge of your eye and a fine liner on the other for filling out the rest. They’re both well pigmented and waterproof for all-day wear.

  • Available options: 4

42Wear An Elegant Tank Trimmed In Pretty Lace

For something low-key sexy, you can’t go wrong with this tank top with lace trim. This V-neck blouse features a relaxed, comfortable fit with a flowy silhouette in your choice of 20 colors. Pair it with jeans, pencil skirts, denim cutoffs — it’s versatile enough to go with pretty much anything.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — 4 X-Large
  • Available colors: 20

43Get A Bouncy Blowout Look Sans Heat With A Satin Curling Rod

You can honestly say, “I woke up like this,” thanks to this heatless curling set. Just wrap damp hair around the soft, satin headband and wake up to beautiful, heat-free curls or waves with minimal effort. The set includes the headband wrap and two scrunchies to secure the ends.

  • Available colors: 13

44Don’t Hesitate to Embrace Leopard Print With This Maxi Skirt

Leopard print is a perennial move for looking hot, and wearing this long leopard-print skirt is no exception. The skirt features a lightweight, stretchy feel, with an elastic waistband — pair it with a bodysuit or cropped tank. Though it’s available in more than 20 other colors and prints, the traditional leopard is definitely the way to go for sexy vibes.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX Large
  • Available colors: 24

45Slip On These Braided Sandals With Snakeskin Heels

A strappy pair of heels is always a good idea — like this pair of heeled sandals with chunky braided straps. These heels feature a square, open-toe front and block heels with a snakeskin texture. The rubber sole helps add stability while you walk.

  • Available sizes: 5 — 11 (select wide sizes available)
  • Available colors: 26

46Adorn Yourself With This Charming Necklace With A Lariat Design

Adding a long, lariat-style necklace can accentuate your collarbone and neck area while adding a dainty and fresh look to your ensemble. This lariat necklace is layered and includes an extender to customize the fit. It’s plated in 14-karat gold for a low-key shiny finish.

  • Available styles: 11

47Throw On This Strappy Yet Supportive Sports Bra

Whether you’re working out or running errands, rocking this super strappy sports bra is a fun option. Available in 29 different colors, it offers medium support and is made with sweat-wicking fabric to keep you cool and dry. The bra boasts four-way stretch and includes built-in removable pads for added support.

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

48When In Doubt, Go For A Cropped 2-Piece Set

There’s something so chic about a coordinated set, and this crop top and skirt is evidence. Made with a soft, figure-hugging fabric, it boasts a scoop-neck cropped tank and high-waisted midi skirt with an elastic waist and self-tie belt. You can dress it down with sneakers or dress it up with heels and a clutch.

  • Available sizes: Large Plus — 5X-Plus

49Opt For A Chic & Easy Up-Do With These Neutral Clips

Instead of stressing about having your hair down, toss it up in one of these nonslip hair clips for a loose style with face-framing pieces. Featuring neutral colors that go with pretty much everything, these claw clips are durable and offer a gentle grip that won’t pull or tug at your hair.

  • Available colors: 4

50Slip On An Airy Dress With A Tie-Knot Bust Line

There’s something about having a great-fitting, go-to floral dress — and this dress is no exception. Available in multiple flowery prints, it features spaghetti straps with a tie-knot front, an A-line silhouette, and a flowy fit that moves with your body. Pair it with a denim jacket for a casual look or wear it alone with sandals for the perfect summer outfit.

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