The Only 15 Pieces You Need On Amazon If You’re Over 40 And Have Great Taste
by The Candidly Team
Even though Amazon is a behemoth with technically everything we could ever want in one place, they don’t do a very good job of curation. Want a simple white button down shirt? Here’s 9,824 of them! So we usually take a guess based on reviews, order it, hate it when it arrives, send it back in a huff, and begin the cycle again.
We hate that journey for you.
So we did all the dirty work ourselves. And these 15 things are all winners. We also have curated lists for DRESSES, QUIRKY THINGS, and COZY THINGS.
Whew.
Let’s go:
1. LILLUSORY V Neck Cardigan
A perfect dupe for the coveted Jenni Kayne sweater at less than a tenth of the price. And it comes in an equally gorgeous palette of perfect neutral hues.
Price: $35
See it HERE.
2. safrisior 2 Piece Stripe Sets
This cute set belongs in a Nancy Meyers movie. Lazy Sundays, a cup of some kind of frothed beverage, piles of various neutral blankets, and total quiet. Oh, and we also wear it with #6 on this list which is THE SOFTEST ROBE known to (wo)man.
Price: $37
See it HERE.
3. The Drop Britt Tiered Maxi Tent Dress
The ultimate just-throw-it-on dress. It’s appropriate for languishing at home or dashing to a semi-nice dinner.
We wear it with THIS MAGIC PIECE in the evenings when it’s chilly.
Oh, and basically anything on THIS LIST looks cute with it.
Price: $60
See it HERE.
4. Bluetime Print Maxi Skirts
Simply put, this is the only skirt we’re wearing for the next 2-9 months. It’s so lightweight and breezy, is actually maxi length, and makes you look put together in an instant with zero effort.
We wear it with THIS AMAZINGLY FLATTERING tank, and THE BEST FLIPS on planet earth. Oh, and the first choice on THIS LIST sort of brings it all together in a very Jennifer Aniston way.
Price: $34
See it HERE.
5. The Gym People Yoga Pants with Pockets
Oh these? Only the most flattering, actually high waisted yoga pants you will ever wear in your life.
We love to wear them with THIS SHIRT and THIS BELT BAG to instantly give us shape while also feeling like we’re wearing pajamas. Which is always the goal.
Price: $25
See it HERE.
6. Amazon Essentials Tank Maxi Dress
Truly, this is the most essential thing on this list. Wait, we can’t say that because we love everything. But you won’t believe how much you wear this dress. Wear it with THIS, and THESE, and THIS and THIS and you’ve just created your favorite outfit of all time. Spend money on key accessories that you’ll wear forever. That’s how it’s done.
Price: $23
See it HERE.
7. Levi’s Mid Length Shorts
Even if you’re not a “shorts person” you will wear these shorts. They’re stretchy so you can actually, you know, sit. They are more mid length (pro tip: the model is prob like 5’10” so don’t judge the length from the photo) and they also come in plus size.
We love wearing them with THESE for a casj day, or we actually wear them with the first thing on THIS LIST and little booties to create a more chic situation.
Price: $19-$50
See it HERE.
8. The Drop Ana Silky V-Neck Midi Slip Dress
A perfect slip dress is a key staple in your closet. It’s sort of the new, little black dress. It’s perfect with sneaks and a denim jacket, or with block heels and dainty jewels.
Price: $29-$60
See it HERE.
9. Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. Gold Label Mid Rise Boyfriend Jeans
And speaking of Jennifer Aniston (scroll up) these are a STAPLE part of our mission to lovingly steal whatever magical outfit formula she uses to always look incredible. GET THE FORMULA HERE.
Price: $18-$40
See it HERE.
10. Diosun Button Down V Neck Shirt
We’ve scoured Amazon for the perfect button down shirt. This is the one. And she looks EXCELLENT with the jeans above, and ANY OF THESE.
Price: $28
See it HERE.
12. The Drop Noa Trench Coat
You know how you’ve always dreamed of being someone who wears a trench coat because it just looks so effortless and easy and feels like that perfect in-between seasons piece and yet you’ve never pulled the trigger because for some dumb reason you feel like trench coats are for “other” people?
This is your sign. You’re a trench coat person.
Price: $100
See it HERE.
13. Merokeety Lace Floral Cocktail Dress
This might just be the lovliest dress on Amazon. It will most certainly remind you of that beautiful moment in Pretty Woman where Richard doesn’t see Julia at the bar, but then she turns around, and ah. It’s her. Remember that dress? It’s basically this. Which means you will be Julia Roberts with the swipe of your finger.
We wear it with #4 on THIS LIST which are the single greatest investment we’ve ever made.
Price: $50
See it HERE.
14. Tronjori High-Waist, Wide Leg Palazzo Pants
And we leave you with these pants. These magic, wide leg pants that look amazing on everyone. They come in a dizzying array of colors (though the black, white, and brown are the ones we wear the most) and blessedly, the sizing runs up to a 2X.
We pair them with #3 on THIS LIST for the ultimate high/low situation, or we wear the flips on THIS list and THIS tank with them. Pro tip: wear black on top and white on the bottom and a neutral colored shoe for guaranteed chicness. The other way around can sometimes read “waiter.”
Price: $34
See it HERE.
15. Splendid Cashmere Blend Cardigan
Is this a slightly more difficult price than what we’re used to spending on Amazon? Yes. But think of alllll the thin, gross, pilling sweaters in your closet right now. We’re tired of having 13 things we sort of like. We just want ONE that we love. And we love this sweater. Every time we put it on it’s like a little treat. So soft, so easy to throw on over jeans and look great. You deserve it.
Price: $90-$158
See it HERE.
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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