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31 Unique Things That’ll Make You Feel Ahead Of The Style Curve

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As a BuzzFeed Shopping editor, my goal is to find all the products actually worth buying.

Ready to get out of your style rut? Embroidered jeans, a Zara Larsson-inspired cover-up, and a lacey corset top are here to help. 

1. A sheer poncho-ish thingthat can be worn a myriad of ways, all of which scream, "beach babe!" Wear it over a bralette, tube top, or swimsuit.  

Amazon, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I absolutely love it. It’s so, so lightweight but somehow still kind of shields against the wind! It’s very soft and comfortable. It fit me perfectly, and I love the way it hangs off of me. The coloring matches the photos, too! I’m really happy with this. It’s perfect for summer 'fits." —Dina

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in women's sizes 3XS–6XL and 30 colors). 

2. A ruched bodysuit with an interesting asymmetrical shoulder strap. Get a solid color for a classic night-out look or consider one of the fun patterns for a cute daytime 'fit.

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Promising review: "Very pleasing top! And received quite a few compliments. I’ll purchase again in another color." —Toya

Get it from Amazon for$29.97 (available in sizes XS–XXL and nine colors).

3. A thin scarf that comes in a variety of different patterns and can be styled in a myriad of different ways. Tie it around your neck, use it to keep your hair up, wrap it around your bag's strap — and then hope someone mistakes it for an Hermès Twilly. 

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Promising review: "The look and feel of this scarf are very nice. It looks expensive, but was so affordable. I receive so many compliments on it, and no one could believe what little I paid. I’m going to be ordering a few more for friends." —Nikki

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 15 patterns).

4. A pair of high-waisted biker shorts you should buy if you've been staring at your dresser, wondering what you can put on that you won't sweat through in 90 seconds. These shorts + giant T-shirt = summer uniform. 

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Promising reviews: "These shorts slap. They’re the perfect length, texture, and fit. Consider sizing up if you’d like some extra length on the leg. 10/10." —Jade

"Buying clothes online is always a little scary for me, but I really needed shorts to wear to the gym, and these were a great price, so I decided to give them a chance. These are amazing! They are thin, soft, the perfect length, look great, and work perfectly during my workout! They do not move around or need adjusting at all. Love the colors. Highly recommend!" —Jeanna Read

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in sizes S–3X, 27 colors, including ones with pockets, and in multipacks).

5. A bow-backed babydoll tank one could reasonably assume was from Anthropologie or J. Crew. It just screams, "I'm going to the Hamptons this weekend." 

www.amazon.com, Amazon

Promising review: "Such great quality! Cute summer/early fall top. You don’t need a bra, and you can adjust the bow easily. Looks so expensive, like it’s from a boutique." —Lynn

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in sizes S–L and six colors).

6. A metal broochshaped like wrapped paper just waiting for a teeny-tiny bouquet. Now you can pluck a wildflower sprig and pretend you just took a trip to a farmers market for elves. 

Tonkin Craft / Etsy

Tonkin Craft is a small business based in Vietnam that sells brass jewelry. 

Promising review: "Beautiful brooch and great service, I highly recommend this shop. Thank you so much. :-)" —Paula

Get it from Tonkin Craft on Etsy for $25.49+(personalization available).  

7. Balloon pants, which are the natural next step after barrel jeans in this genie-inspired pants journey we're all on.

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Promising review: "Let's be real, you never know what you're gonna get sometimes when ordering from Amazon. Especially when there aren't a lot of reviews. I took a chance on these, and I really love them! They hold their balloon shape really well. Not drapey and flowy if that's what you're looking for. You can dress these up or down." —Lindsay

Get them from Amazon for $35.99 (available in sizes S–L and nine styles). 

8. An off-the-shoulder shirt paying tribute to fashion icon Regina George. Pair it with an initial necklace, and watch people cower in fear of your amazing fashion sense. 

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Promising review: "It’s nice enough to wear to a nice dinner but cute enough to wear to the bar. It makes me feel more put together, and I love it. I wear it as a complete off-the-shoulder shirt, but it fits over both shoulders too." —Alejandra

Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in sizes XS–XL and in 24 colors).

9. An adjustable sterling silver horse ringthat is almost too precious for words. Let's go be silver with mama!

Pame Fine Jewelry Shop / Etsy

Pame Fine Jewelry Shop is a small business based in Hong Kong. 

Promising review: "The ring is very beautiful; just as pictured and the advised size fits me great — just as I expected." —lulia

Get it from Pame Fine Jewelry Shop on Etsy for $29.90.

10. Astructured maxi dresswith a V-shaped waistband that'll help you come to terms with the fact that the drop waist is coming back. This piece flirts with the idea without ever crossing the (waist) line.

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Promising review: "Such a cute summer dress! This dress is made of good quality fabric, fits well, and is so nice! It is lightweight but still good quality, and the flow is so pretty! I may buy more colors! Love It!"—Carrie in Atlanta

Get it from Amazon for $45.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and nine colors).

11. A lacey corset top that is basically screaming, "Hey, can you take a picture of me?" Whether it's you at the trendy new cocktail bar or just picking up a coffee order, the likes are gonna come roooollllingg in. 

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Promising review: "I honestly was skeptical about all the hype (I was obviously super intrigued, still), but this is easily one of my favorite finds on Amazon. The quality is better than expected, the lace is gorgeous in person, and the details are lovely all around. The lace is soft and not itchy, and the corset itself isn’t terribly restrictive, but still offers support in the right places. I am so tempted to buy more colors." —Jessica | Booked J

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 17 colors).

12. A statement-making tube topfor people looking to turn heads this summer. I can confirm the lily applique really looks that good IRL!

Hello Molly

Note: Double-check the measurements before buying! I’m normally an XS in tops, but this one was wayyy too small for me. Get the matching skorthere. 

Get it from Hello Molly for $95.95 (available in sizes XS–XL). 

13. A cutie-patootie mini dress featuring puff sleeves, a bubble skirt, and a plunging V-neck. Be careful wearing this to someone else's birthday or shower — you WILL steal the show. 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising reviews: "Just get it! Great quality, lightweight dress that covers you without being too thick. The material is perfect for spring and summer weather! Sizing was perfect. I looked great!" —Shardae

"Love this dress! It’s exactly how it is in the pictures. Deep-V.It is short, so be mindful of bending over and sitting down. Definitely makes you feel and look sexy!" —VWilliams

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in sizes XXS–4XL and 18 colors/prints).

14. A casual V-neck maxi dress perfect for tropical vacations...or days when you wanna *pretend* you're on a vacation. The seagulls fighting over french fries in the parking lot sound the same as the ones flying over the beach if you close your eyes. 

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And reviewers suggest you order a size down if you don't want a loose, oversized fit.

Promising review: "This dress is giving me life! It’s beautiful!! Fabric is lightweight. Colors are bold and amazing! BUY THIS RIGHT NOW!! I’m going to buy more colors!!" —Ashley meadows

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 22 colors/prints).

15. Boyfriend style jeans featuring a funky floral pattern to keep things interesting. It's giving quirky BFF in a '00s Disney sitcom. 

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Promising review: "I’ve never bought a pair of pants so fast! They have an elastic waistband toward the back, so they’re form-fitting but allow for some stretch. Material is a bit canvas-like and thick, but still comfortable. I’ve washed them a couple of times now and hang to dry. I dried them once in the dryer in the beginning, but saw no shrinkage. The design is cute, and I love that they’re not completely symmetrical." —Arianna

Get it from Amazon for $21.49+ (available in sizes S–XXL and five colors).

16. A splurge-worthy midi dress featuring a Greek vase-inspired pattern. History buffs and mythology fans, strut your stuff!

Samantha Pleet

Samantha Pleet is a Brooklyn-based, independent, women-led clothing brand.

Get it from Samantha Pleet for $430 (available in sizes 0–22).

17. A bell-sleeve swimsuit cover-upthat comes in a ton of styles (including ribbed and crochet versions) so you can have a Zara Larsson summer. Bonus points if you can get a pic with a dolphin. 

www.amazon.com, Amazon

Promising review: "I love this cover-up dress so much, I bought THREE more (in different colors/patterns) after wearing it the first day. It's SUPER comfortable, SUPER flattering, and it matched my son's swim outfit, which made me happy. It's a LOVELY fabric. It does have a little weight to it, so it doesn't feel like it's going to just rip apart by accident, but it's not too heavy to where you're sweating unnecessarily or feel like you're confined." —Shauna

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in women's sizes S–XXL and 40 styles). 

18. A stretchy faux-wrap tee if you're stuck in a T-shirt rut. You can still wear tees — this one is just a step in a new direction. 

www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I have this shirt in black and white, and it's the perfect crop top for anything high-waisted or maxi skirts. The material is super stretchy and comfy. The white is not as see-through as I thought it might be and is perfect to wear with a simple bra or cami. Would buy in every color!" —skye

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 16 colors).

19. A pair of jelly flip-flops that come in sophisticated shades like brown and dark green. Despite the lack of candy-bright shades, I still kinda wanna bite into them, TBH.

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Promising review: "The jelly style reminds me of when I was a kid and had similar shoes in every color. But I am no longer a kid and love the elevated feel of these; trendy but not kiddish." —Dorothea

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in sizes 6–11 and four colors).

20. A tie-front cropped shirt perfect for making your vacation pics even more memorable. Remember that time we went to the boardwalk, and we couldn't go more than 10 steps because people kept complimenting you? 

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Promising reviews: "Fit perfectly. I love that it’s loose enough to feel appropriate for a casual event (doesn’t even look cropped from the back), but still open enough for a cute look. Literally my new favorite shirt." —Val

"Great material. Perfect fit. Versatile — can be used as a swimsuit cover or over a regular top. I ordered it in another color after I realized how nice it was." —Rachel's Style Spot

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in sizes S–XL and three colors).

21. A pair of trendy mesh ballet flatsthat bear a striking resemblance to a certain Alaïa pair, but without you needing to take out an extra mortgage.

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Promising review: "I needed some shoes to match new pants. Saw these, and they looked cute. Shoes are actually comfortable...and cool for the coming summer months. Several compliments from others seeing me wear them." —Shirahdawg

Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in sizes 6–11 and seven colors/styles).

22. A rose trellis bodycon dress for anyone who wants a romantic look without any flounce or ruffles. 

Tyler McGillivary

Get it from Tyler McGillivary for $255 (available in sizes XS–4XL). 

23. A comfy long-sleeve/short set— the closest you're getting to wearing pajamas to the group hang. The stripes are SO cute, I wouldn't blame you if you wore these from bed to brunch. 

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Size up if you want a real PJ experience. 

Promising reviews: "This has become one of my FAVORITE Amazon pieces! It’s so comfortable and lightweight. The sweater material is light enough to wear on a cooler summer day and will transition nicely into fall. It has a heaviness to it, though, that makes it fall nicely. I will wear the sweater with jeans through the winter!" —suitelikewillowrock

"This is the perfect set for a beach trip! I loved throwing this over my swimsuit for the beach. It's great quality for the price!" —Caitlin

Get it from Amazon for $42.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and 34 colors).

24. A pair of mesh jelly sandals because I will not let you spend almost $800 on jellies. With these, you can try out the trend, let your tootsies breathe, and shout "Row, shmow!"

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Reviewers say to size up one size! 

Promising review: "Cute, good quality, comfortable. Just size up one size." —Osaris R. 

Get it from Amazon for $34.98 (available in women's sizes 6–11 and three colors).

25. A billowy blouse that comes in cute patterns (like the pictured Bluebird Toile) sure to catch everyone's attention at the office. Workwear can and should be cute!

Quiet Culture

Quiet Culture is a small business that sells clothing designed in Texas and handcrafted in Portugal with sustainably grown cotton.

Get it from Quiet Culture for $125 (available in sizes XXS–XL and five colors).

26. A pair of retro-style oval sunglasses so similar to Miu Miu, you could possibly trick friends into thinking you splurged on a $489 pair. Just be sure to correct them before they expect you to pay for lunch. 

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They have UV400 protection.

Promising review: "I absolutely love these sunglasses! They suit my face beautifully and elevate any look with their stylish design. The gold details on the sides are such a stunning touch — reminiscent of high-end Miu Miu sunglasses but at a fraction of the cost. They’re lightweight, comfortable, and feel durable. I’ve received so many compliments already. Highly recommend these for anyone looking to add a chic accessory to their collection!" —Arsalan sheikh

Get it from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in five styles and two packs).

27. A quilted floral jacket because fall will be here before we know it. Can't complain about chilly mornings when it's an excuse to wear something this cute. 

Amazon, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I ordered this jacket hoping it would meet my expectations of a similar designer jacket, but for a fraction of the price. Let me tell you how shocked I was! I love the quality of the quilted fabric, and the color is stunning! The lining is silky soft on my skin and does not leave my skin feeling itchy. I layered this over a light T-shirt and still had plenty of room for a heavier base layer. I received countless compliments on the color, and one friend even thought it was the designer brand! Now I’m just trying to decide which pattern to order next!" —Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and nine patterns).

28. A sheer lace-style top perfect for transitional weather *and* events. You can wear it under a dress or overalls for extra texture during the day or over a dark bralette for a sultry look at night. 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "Great top for the price. Great for layering, fits well, and the fabric isn’t irritating. Fits true to size with a little stretch. Perfect top for a night out." —Victoria

Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and 10 colors; see a similar plus-size version here).

29. A sultry skirt and tank co-ord for when you wanna look hotter than the sun (who has been bringing their A game, lately 🥵). Throw this on and watch people say, "wowza!" for the first time in their lives. It's that powerful! 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Some reviewers note that this outfit is see-through, so plan your underwear accordingly.

Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this outfit. I LOVE that the skirt is high-rise. Also makes the 'girls' look lovely. The fabric is lightweight and breathable. It’s not soft per se, but it’s definitely comfortable, and I feel extremely sexy in it." —Brooke

Get it from Amazon for $47.99 (available in sizes XXS–XL and many colors).

30. Atiered maxi skirt seen on many a Pinterest board. This dreamy chiffon number is double-layered, so it isn't see-through or likely to blow up in the wind. 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I LOVE this skirt! I have it in two colors/patterns now, and I wear them constantly. They feel like really good quality, and they’re the perfect length. And they’re so flowy! Perfect for summer!" —Erin

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL and 42 colors).

31. An adorable tennis skort that will have you leaping for joy — without flashing anyone. Why? Because this amazing piece comes with A POCKET! 

www.amazon.com, www.amazon.com

Promising review: "I looove this skirt! I bought it for a concert and was really impressed. I didn’t realize it came with built-in shorts AND A POCKET. 😍 I was super happy when I found that out! It’s comfy, stylish, and something I can wear with tons of other tops or bodysuits." —Bhreigha

Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in sizes S–24 Plus and six colors).

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