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You Could Look A Hell Of A Lot Better If You Tried Any Of These Clever, Cheap Things

Cheap fashion hacks to level-up your look.

by Andrea Gale
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It's the little things that can catapult an outfit into stellar territory, and while you already look good, you could look even better if you tried any of these clever, cheap things. From clothing to accessories and even ingenious products for your clothing and accessories, every item on this list is surprisingly affordable on Amazon and will help you leave the house looking ultra-polished and feeling ultra-confident. Scroll on to find your new can’t-do-without products.

1These Stretchy (Yet Structured) Yoga Dress Pants

Perfect for days when you want to look polished while staying comfy, these pants are crafted from a soft, winkle-resistant knit fabric with four-way stretch for the wear-all-day feel of your favorite loungewear — but with tailored details inspired by formal trousers like a faux fly and four functional pockets. The high-waisted bootcut silhouette features a pull-on design, and is available in multiple inseam lengths for the perfect fit.

Sizes: X-Small — XX-Large (including select petite and long) | Colors: 14

2This Wrinkle-Free Button Down Shirt For Staying Polished On Business Trips

Crafted from a wrinkle-free fabric one shopper described as “totally maintenance-free,” this shirt is the ideal thing to pack for business trips (or any trips, really) because you can pull it from your suitcase and pop it right on without any ironing. The hip-length design features a classic collar and button cuffs, for a timeless yet clever piece sure to stay at the front of your closet.

Sizes: X-Small — XX-Large | Colors: 24

3This Cult-Favorite Seamless Underwear In Breathable Mesh

Refresh your underwear drawer with this five-pack of bikini-cut panties. For an incredibly affordable price, you’ll get nearly a full week of underwear, crafted from lightweight mesh with a breathable 100% cotton crotch. The seamless design will lay smoothly underneath all your clothing, eliminating visible lines without resorting to thongs.

Sizes: X-Small — XX-Large | Colors: 9

4These Earring Back Lifters That Help Stabilize Heavy Hoops

To add support if you’re wearing heavy earrings — or if you have a piercing that’s stretched out — try out these earring back lifters. The hypoallergenic 14-karat gold-plated design is wider than a traditional earring back, and can be popped onto the back of any pierced earring for a little extra lift. One shopper raved, “These really do work to lift heavy earring and keep them from pulling my earlobe backwards. They are comfortable to wear...You can see how the crown makes the back bigger to stabilize the earring in place.”

Colors: 7

5These Space-Saving Hangers That Prevent Shoulder Bumps

Not only do these hangers feature a stainless steel core that can hold up to 80 pounds, the slender silhouette will help save space in your closet while a curved design prevents unwanted shoulder bumps in your favorite shirts. They’re even covered with nonslip rubber coating to help keep clothes in place if you need to move them around.

Colors: 2

6These Handy Pants Clips To Eliminate Gaps At The Waistband

Your pants can look like you’ve just had them tailored with the addition of these handy pants clips. Simply hook them onto your back belt loops and watch waist gaps disappear. Composed of two metal clasps connected by an elastic band that stretches up to 22 centimeters, don’t be surprised if these become your wardrobe’s new secret weapon.

Sizes: One size | Colors: 3

7This Retractable Lint Roller That Fits In Your Bag

The compact, retractable design of this lint roller makes it easy to eliminate unwanted lint, hair, or dust, even if you’re not at home. One Amazon reviewer raved, “I have one in my car, my work bag, and my carry-on…The surface area is smaller than a standard roller, but the ease of use easily outshines that. I bought a bunch to throw in stockings for Christmas...” Choose from 30 sheets or 90 (featured), depending on your lint rolling needs — it comes in a variety of adorable colors, too.

Colors: 6

8This Sweatproof Undershirt With Hidden Absorbent Pads

Featured on shows like Shark Tank and the Today Show, this undershirt has won attention for its built-in absorbent pads that can help keep your underarms dry. Crafted from 100% cotton, it features a scoop neckline and short sleeves in a curve-hugging silhouette that won’t bunch underneath clothing, and can easily fit underneath a variety of tops. It’s the layering piece you’ll reach for again and again to help prevent any sweat-related stains and spots.

Sizes: X-Small — XX-Large | Colors: 3

9These Eyeliner Stamps For Creating The Perfect Cat Eye

Achieving the perfect cat-eye flick has never been easier thanks to these eyeliner stamps. The set contains two dual-sided pens, with a winged stamp on one side and a fine-tipped liner on the other. (You’ll use one side for your left eye, and the other for your right.) The formula is waterproof, smudgeproof, and comes backed by over 20,000 five-star ratings.

Colors: 1

10These Ultra-Low Liner Socks That Disappear Under Flats

Even shoes with a vamp that cuts close to the toe can work with these liner socks. The ultra low-cut design will disappear underneath virtually all shoes, including pumps, loafers, and those on-trend ballet flats you’ve been lusting after. Nonslip grippers help keep them in place so you won’t have to readjust after walking those city blocks.

Sizes: 6-9 — 9-11 | Colors: 9

11This Gel Manicure Kit For Chip-Free Nails That Last

This gel manicure kit has everything you’ll need for the perfect at-home manicure: Six colors of polish, including a top coat — along with protective gloves, a nail separator, a cuticle pusher, cuticle trimmer, nail clippers, a nail file, buffer, and a mini LED light. Cost-effective and simple, over 50,000 shoppers have given this kit a perfect rating. (You may never go back to salon manicures again.)

Colors: 33

12These Shoe Guards To Keep Your Sneakers Looking Fresh

Extend the life of your favorite kicks with this two-pack of effective shoe guards; their thin plastic shape fits inside the cap of your shoes to prevent unwanted creases. Flexible enough to use while wearing your shoes and firm enough to prevent wrinkles while your shoes are in storage, these guards will keep your shoes looking fresh.

Sizes: Small — Large | Colors: 3

13These Microfiber Hair Scrunchies That Help Dry Your Hair

Tie up wet hair with these microfiber scrunchies; the soft and absorbent material can absorb up to eight times their weight in water and help reduce frizz. Keep them on hand for trips to the gym, the pool, or for pulling your hair back to wash your face or after a shower.

Colors: 5

14These Heel Caps That Extend The Life Of Your Stilettos

If you’ve got a pair of high heeled shoes you’ve worn down to the nail, reach for these heel caps. An instant and affordable fix, they fit over the exposed metal nail in the heel and feature a grippy tread to help prevent slips and clicks. Varying heel widths are available to ensure a proper fit, including multipack option with an assortment of sizes.

Sizes: XX-Small — Large

15This Heatless Hair Roller For Damage-Free Hair Curling

You can style your hair with less damage thanks to this heatless hair curler. It works by winding hair around the flexible silk-covered rod and comes with a clip and two scrunchies to hold your hair in place while you wait. Soft enough to sleep in, this roller is so popular it’s won over 6,000 five-star ratings from shoppers.

Colors: 7

16A Hair Tie Bracelet That Prevents Wrist Creases

If you’re the sort who loves having a hair tie on your wrist but hates the accompanying lines after you’ve put up your hair, these hair tie bracelets are a must. The cuff style bangles are crafted from hypoallergenic stainless steel and feature a groove that your hair tie can sit in. Simply pop on the bangle, place the hair tie over the groove and, once your hair is up, enjoy the chic bracelet that remains. You get two in a pack, and you can choose from several finishes.

Colors: 3

17This Midsole Marker For The Ultimate Sneaker Refresh

To rehabilitate your most-loved sneakers, try these clever markers. The waterproof acrylic formula covers up dirt and scuff marks on your shoes’ midsoles and leaves them looking like new. They’re available in a variety of shades to accommodate different colors of midsole — you can even try covering a dingy white pair in one of their non-white options for a completely different look.

Colors: 6

18These Adhesive Bras With An Adjustable Drawstring For Custom Cleavage

An essential for any special occasion wardrobe, this two-pack of adhesive bras offers you support and coverage — and won’t show if you’re wearing a backless dress or top. Crafted from flexible silicone, the inexpensive yet effective design features an adjustable drawstring for customizable cleavage, and shoppers say that the sticky adhesive is strong enough to last even through heat and humidity or a night on the dance floor.

Sizes: A — DD

19This Intensely Moisturizing Purple Hair Mask For Removing Brassy Tones

This purple hair mask is perfect for neutralizing brassy tones in blonde, platinum, gray, and silver hair shades while still hydrating with ultra-moisturizing ingredients. As one shopper raved, “My stylist recommended this in between apts/toners. This is my favorite purple conditioner/mask. The scent is subtle, leaves my hair soft, and it works wonders on removing brassiness.”

20These Garment Sponges That Remove Pesky Deodorant Marks

Unwanted deodorant stains on clothing are easily removed with these smart sponges. One shopper raved, “I bought these years ago, and they are fantastic! They work exactly as I hoped and have rescued several beloved tops, (and more than one ‘deodorant mishap’ morning!) I'm buying more now because I want all my friends to have one.”

21This Exfoliating Facial Scrub With Tons Of Brightening Vitamin C

Soften and smooth your skin with the help of this exfoliating face scrub. It’s gentle on your skin, thanks to the fine white sand that won’t strip your skin of good oils. Beyond helping to smooth out unwanted texture, this scrub is infused with powerhouse ingredients like vitamin C and yuzu lemon to brighten and even out your skin tone for an all-natural glow.

22This Best-Selling Hair Dryer & Styling Brush In One

The Revlon One-Step is a drugstore beauty legend that has racked up more than 295,000 five-star ratings. “This product was recommended to me by my hair stylist and I’m obsessed,” one shopper raved. “It’s so easy to use and looks like I just got a salon blow out.” The hair-drying styling brush features three heat settings — including a cool button for setting styles and reducing heat damage — and is sure to become a hairstyling go-to.

23Some Fleece-Lined Tights That Look Like Sheer Stockings

Look like you’re wearing sheer tights but feel like you’re wearing cozy leggings with these clever tights. They’re lined with ultra-plush fleece to keep your legs toasty on chilly days, but thanks to their transparent appearance, nobody will be the wiser.

Sizes: X-Small — 3X-Large | Colors: 12

24This Powerful Nontoxic Stain Remover Spray

It might not contain any bleach or peroxide, but this stain-removal spray can still remove even difficult marks like berry juice and spaghetti sauce. The powerful formula is safe to use on clothing, carpets, linen, and upholstery, and has been given a five-star rating by over 36,000 shoppers. The portable 4-ounce size is perfect for popping into a diaper bag or purse for on-the-go protection.

25This Bra Clip Set For Converting Regular Bras Into A Racerback

Increase the versatility of your bra collection with this bra strap holder set. By hooking one of the included 12 clips onto the back of your bra straps, you can convert any bra into a racerback to make sure it disappears under matching tank tops. Shoppers also love the way the clips can add subtle lift and keep straps from slipping off shoulders. In addition to the clips, you also get three stretchy straps in the set to adjust bra straps just to your preference.

26These Boot Straps That Keep Pants Tucked In Neatly

When you’re wearing boots that fit over your pants, these boot straps will come in handy. The stretchy elastic bands are designed to fit over the legs of your pants, keeping them smooth and in place. These straps will add that extra bit of subtle polish you’ll never want to be without.

27These Convenient (& Reusable) Makeup Wipes

Sustainable and simple, this 24-pack of reusable makeup remover wipes is crafted from bamboo fabric that you can soak in your favorite cleanser or micellar water and simply toss in the wash when you’re done. There are 12 pads in a soft velvety texture for gentle cleaning of sensitive skin and 12 pads in a Terry scrub texture for exfoliating the face and neck areas. Plus, they come with their own laundry bag so you don’t have to worry about them getting lost in the machine.

28This Time-Saving At-Home Dry Cleaning Kit

Save time and money with this at-home dry-cleaning kit, which comes with everything you need to care for the special wardrobe items you’d normally take to a professional. Simply use the stain removal pen on any spots, then place your garments into the bag along with one of the cleansing cloths and pop everything into the dryer for refreshed, spot-free clothing without having to leave the house. You’ll have enough supplies to do four loads.

29This Highly Rated Hair Wax Stick For Taming Flyaways

Over 25,000 shoppers have given this hair wax stick a five-star rating. It uses natural ingredients like beeswax and avocado oil to leave hair smooth and flyaway-free. Whether you’re fighting cowlicks or slicking back a bun, this handy stick is small enough to be popped into a purse for on-the-go styling and touch-ups.

30This Spray That Eliminates Static Cling

This anti-static spray can be used on clothing, drapes, or anything you want to rid of frustrating static cling, whether at home or on the go. Shoppers rave about how the formula delivers all-day results. “I bought Clothes Encounters static eliminator for a trip to Wisconsin in January, prime static season, and it did just what it said it would do,” one shopper raved. “It eliminated static in my lightweight evening clothes and the scent, even though it was nice, dissipated almost immediately and did not linger.”

31These Gentle Yet Effective Teeth Whitening Pens For The Easiest Application

Easy, discreet, and shockingly wallet-friendly, the peroxide-based formula of these teeth whitening pens is painted directly onto teeth without the need for strips to gently and gradually brighten teeth up to six shades brighter. The portable pen shape makes these ideal for travel and touch-ups, too.

32This Posture-Improving Shoulder Brace

Posture improvement can be as simple as popping on this brace, which uses adjustable shoulder straps and an I-shaped band at the center of the back to encourage an instant straightening lift. The discreet design can be worn under or over clothing to help relieve slouching-related back pain.

33This Iron-On Adhesive For DIY Hem Alterations

For an easy, at-home way to customize your clothing, try this iron-on adhesive, which comes endorsed by over 16,000 five-star ratings — and only costs $2. The heat-activated double-sided tape can be used to adjust the length of pants or tops (it’s even strong enough for sturdy fabrics like denim) for a tailored silhouette with no tailor required.

34A Full-Coverage Bra That’s Totally Seamless

Designed with wide straps and a scoop neckline, this longline pullover bra offers gentle support without any restrictive underwire, in a soft and stretchy fabric so comfy you just might forget you’re wearing it. The seamless design provides a smooth silhouette even under thin T-shirts, while removable cups offer customizable coverage.

Sizes: X-Small — 3X-Large | Colors: 18

35This Bestselling Eyebrow Stencil Kit

It’s easy to see why this eyebrow stencil kit has earned over 7,000 perfect ratings: It comes with 24 brow stencils (12 thin and 12 thick), along with a tinted stamp and pomade, so you can easily achieve and groom your ideal brow shape. Available in shades to suit skin and hair tones ranging from pale to deep, each kit comes with a dual-ended brush to create a natural, blended look.

Colors: 5

36This Clever Clasp To Layer Necklaces Without Tangling

Create an on-trend layered necklace look free of tangles with this handy clasp. Crafted from hypoallergenic stainless steel coated with 18-karat gold, simply attach three of your favorite necklaces and use the lobster-style clasp to pop them on all at once — it’s accessorizing made effortless.

Colors: 2

37The Fashion Tape That Shoppers Can’t Stop Buying

A wardrobe helper that Amazon reviewers rely on, this double-sided fashion tape features five-star ratings from over 25,000 shoppers. Sticky enough to hold clothing in place all day without irritating skin or damaging fabric, it’s sure to become a staple for going-out tops and everyday fixes alike. One shopper raved “I used this to hold the top of my button down shirt closed and it works great,” adding that “I even left it on and it lasted thru a few washes.” You get 50 strips in a pack.

38These Stretchy Shoelaces That Turn Any Lace-Up Into A Slip-On

Any lace-up shoe in your collection can become a slip-on with the addition of this elastic shoelace system. Once you’ve wound the stretchy laces through the eyelets, they’re held in place by adjustable anchor locks. You can tighten or loosen them as needed — but you’ll never need to tie your shoes again.

Colors: 35

39These Sheet Mask Holders For Maximum Hydration

A must for any sustainable beauty routine, these sheet mask holders are crafted from food-grade silicone that’s safe for all skin types — and the washable, waterproof material can be used over and over. Soft and flexible, they feature adjustable ear holes and a flexible nose piece to hold your sheet mask in place; all you need is your go-to sheet mask (or a generous layer of your favorite serum) for an instant skin-reviving treat.

40These Dual-Tipped Leather Dye Pens For Hiding Scuff Marks

Use this six-pack of dual-sided markers to refresh and cover up any marks on your favorite leather pieces. Nontoxic and acid-free, they won’t damage the natural materials. This set comes in an array of natural shades ideal for blending with neutral-toned leather, although options are available in vibrant colorways as well. Shoppers swear these markers really work; one fan raved, “I purchased this to fix a scratch on a leather chair. It had the color I needed, as well as a color that allowed me to repair a pair of suede slippers that I accidentally dropped bleach on.”

Colors: 4

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