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Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's.

Promising review: "I wear this going on walks or elevating an outfit to run errands. The side pocket is perfect to fit my phone or wallet. Very comfortable, especially in the spring/summer! Packs well for trips. It’s a staple in my closet. Great quality for the price." —Jamie

Get it from Amazon for $29 (available in sizes XS–XXL and 27 colors). 

Promising review: "Like a cloud! ☁️ These are the most comfortable shoes I have worn; it feels like a pillow hugging your foot. The same day they were delivered, I ordered another pair in a different color. I’m a healthcare worker and these are perfect for standing and being on your feet a lot. Walking feels very smooth and low impact. I never leave reviews on anything, but these are amazing." —Ian Durham

Get it from Amazon for $59.49+ (available in sizes 5.5–11 and seven colors).

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 $12.98+ (available in five styles and multipacks). 

Promising review: "I love this bracelet! It's really cute, I got lots of compliments and people thought it was the actual one... Also love the different color ranges. I recommend — I haven't got it wet, so not sure if it will tarnish — but I recommend it!! Perfect size and fit seems very good quality." —shopamzon

Get it from Amazon for $12.89 (available in five styles). 

Promising review: "So comfortable and so, so cute! From a pajama lover — I think these might just be my new favorites. I’ve tried all brands (designer and otherwise) and these top my list without a doubt. The ruffles are such a cute touch! Highly recommend!" —Melissa 

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 16 colors).

Check out the floral versions, geometric patterns, animal styles, and the rest of the styles here!

Promising review: "Obsessed with this purse! And a reasonably priced option for such a popular bag trend right now. Good size to fit essentials like phone/wallet." —Jacscott15

Get it from Anthropologie for $98 (available in five styles). 

Promising reviews: "Like walking on a cloud. These are the most comfortable sandals I have ever owned. I have plantar fibroma, which makes wearing shoes extremely uncomfortable. These are great, providing arch support and a comfortable walk. My feet stay in place without sliding side to side. The soles don't squeak when walking on polished floors. I bought two colors and, for the price, may add a few more." —S. R. F. 

"I have six pairs of Birkenstocks and just didn't want to spend that kind of money this time. These sandals are actually more comfortable than my Birkenstocks. They have added padding on the insole. I think they were almost one-third of the price. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality." —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $34.99 (available in sizes 5–12, including wide sizes, and 20 styles).

Promising review: "I’m SOO impressed with the quality of this bag! I’ve worn the Lululemon belt bag and I gotta say, this is pretty similar. Almost identical, except the Lululemon is a tiny bit smaller size. The Lululemon one also has a plastic zipper but this Amazon one is metal. I prefer the plastic but this one is OK. It might be better than Lululemon JUST for the fact that they have so many color options!" —Em

Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in 30 styles). 

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes has to say about these: "I own *several* of these workout tops from The Gym People now and absolutely love them; I have no doubt I'll be back for more. They're soft, comfortable to work out in, and look great on; plus, they come in the CUTEST shades and have built-in padding — what more could you want?"

Promising review: "Comparable to Lululemon. I love my Lulus but wanted something more affordable and this hit the mark! I’m typically a size medium, and the medium fits great! I bought two, the fuchsia and white — I love both colors and the material is very soft." —Alyssa Lynch

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and 43 colors). 

Promising review: "I wasn’t sure what to expect with buying a hat that’s half the price of my usual Wallaroo hats. The hat arrived pretty compressed, and I was worried that it might not regain its shape, but it did! It’s very good quality, comfortable, and looks attractive. I actually like it better than my Wallaroos because it’s a tad smaller and just feels more proportional. I’m going to buy more colors and back-ups. Good hat at a good price." —LPF

Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in three sizes and 12 colors). 

Promising review: "Love this piece! Super comfortable and soft! Color was spot on! Love the fit and it has pockets. 🙌 Not too thin or thick! Material is just right. Washed and dried and it didn’t shrink!" —Jocelyn Lamley

Get it from Amazon for $28.78 (available in sizes XS–XXL and 28 colors). 

Promising review: "I absolutely love this bag!! I needed something to use when I’m traveling, especially for when I go to trade shows and meetings. I’ve always lugged my backpack everywhere and finally got fed up with it on a trip this past week. I also wanted something that was classy-looking and had a full zipper. I love the material because it’s easy to clean. It looks almost exactly like the Longchamp bag, too, which is the main reason why I got it. I’ve actually been using it daily by putting my small purse in it and am able to put other things in it as well (small jacket, water bottle, small reusable bag, etc). It has two inner pockets near the top of the bag. One is zipped, and one isn’t. It stays on my shoulder and doesn’t slip off, unlike other bags I’ve had. I’m curious to see how well it holds and for how long, but so far, I’m very impressed and very happy with the quality!" —Kelsey

Promising review: "Perfect coverage. Get compliments every time I wear it. Ordered the red color, which I usually hate (especially red) and only buy neutrals, but this one is gorgeous. Size large fits my 34DDD. Fabric underneath the buttons is genius. Getting on here to order more colors!" —BrookeLT

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 14 colors). 

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord is a big fan of this brand! Here is what she has to say about their pieces: "For what it's worth, Pavoi — the company behind this piece — has gone TikTok viral time and time again for its classic, modern, and expensive-looking pieces. I personally own almost all my 'daily wear' jewelry from Pavoi and swear by it. Everything is so easy to accessorize and makes my outfits look and feel so much more put together, and the pieces are so durable that they're easily worth twice what I paid. Check out the rest of Pavoi's line of jewelry for more options, including earrings, bracelets, and anklets!" 

Promising review: "Soooo pretty. It’s 100% a Swarovski [alternative] for so cheap. Looks exactly like the photo, and I wear it every day." —Trysten Walters

Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in three lengths, 14k gold-plated rose, yellow, or white finishes; or 18k gold vermeil, and in packs of two). 

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Promising review: "How on trend are these for summer? I loved the look of these. Definitely don’t hesitate to get them. The jelly is soft and hugs the foot." —R J

Get them from Amazon for $22.93+ (available in sizes 6.5–10.5 and four colors).

Promising reviews: "Bought this dress because I always wanted to get the House of CB dress but didn’t want to pay over $250 for it. It’s honestly so good! I got the size large in this since they didn’t have my normal sizes, which are small to medium (I have a bigger chest so I tend to size up). But since this has a corset back, I was able to cinch it up really tight and it fit perfectly!" —Chris Herfurth Kennedy

"Beautiful stunning perfection. This may be the best thing I've ever bought on Amazon. The corset in the back makes it fit like it was made for me. It's double-lined and not see-through at all even though it's white. The straps are adjustable, the slit is a good height, and the fabric is slightly stretchy. I cannot say enough good things about it. It did come slightly wrinkly in the skirt, but nothing that a good steam won't fix." —Shoshanna

Get it from Amazon for $63.99 (available in sizes 0–16 and in 23 colors/styles).

Promising review: "I bought this bag looking for something similar to 'that one brand' that was affordable. This bag is absolutely gorgeous and looks identical. When I opened the box, it smelled a bit weird, but I took a leather cleaner/conditioner to the bag with a microfiber cloth, and it no longer smelled, and she looked nice and shiny. It took me a while to figure out how to organize my things as it is a unique shape, but once it was organized, I loved it." —lisa keegan

Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in three colors). 

Promising reviews: "I literally just returned the Buffbunny Legacy Short to buy this instead since it seemed the same from the reviews. I even like it slightly better." —rebecca

"I love Buffbunny, but I don't love the prices. I went on their website and found the exact fabric makeup for the legacy shorts and put that into Amazon, and boom, these shorts popped up. They are one percent off from the ones that Buffbunny makes, but these are BETTER. They are so buttery soft; they have good stretch, but they also have a good amount of compression to make you feel snatched, not to mention they give you the juiciest peach!" —Jenny

Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in sizes XXS–3XL and dozens of styles and prints). 

Even though they are machine washable, these flats are air dry only! 

Promising reviews: "I have several pairs of Rothy’s in a very similar style to these, and they are actually just as comfortable right out of the box as Rothy’s…maybe more so. I also purchased in black. LOVE THEM!!" —Amazon Customer

"I couldn’t be happier with these flats! As a result of them dropping in price, I purchased four pairs in varying colors to wear with jeans and sweaters. Not only do they look cute, but they are also decently padded and comfortable. I have been buying Vivaia flats for over $100 and these look just as good and are more comfortable to wear." —PSK

Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in sizes 6–10 and 15 colors and patterns).

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says: "Hi, I own these in (*checks Amazon order history*) FOUR colors now, and I feel like I'll just keep adding more colors to my collection over time. I LOVE these shorts and first bought them after seeing a recommendation from our own Emma Lord (who's a regular runner). As usual, she was right: These feel like a steal for how good they are. I'm a pear shape — aka my hips and bum are much wider than my top half — so I've always struggled to find athletic shorts that are long enough and don't ride up while I'm running or squatting, but that are also fitted around the waist and don't leave that awkward gap. These fit the bill perfectly. I also love the side zipper and spacious pocket, perfect for tossing in my keys and a card/cash, though even my bulky Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra phone fits inside too."

Promising review: "DO NOT WALK….RUN! Better than all my Lululemon shorts EASILY! These shorts look great while being so comfortable. I do CrossFit and I felt covered the whole time, but didn’t feel like I was being suffocated, the fabric is so breathable, the zipper is a perfect size, I love everything about these shorts. I’ve told everyone who will listen, these are THE shorts everyone needs." —MadelineVanHoose

Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and 26 colors).

Promising reviews: "I can't say enough great things about these leggings! They don't roll down, and they feel amazing on. I have all kinds of brands Lululemon, Vuori, Athleta, etc. and these are my favorites and the ones I feel the best and most confident in!! And you can't beat the price — it's a win-win. I will be back to purchase even more colors!" —Lauren

"The stitching and logo placement is similar to Lulu; however, these feel more compressive and thicker than Aligns, which I prefer. Lulu stretches over time and for a fraction of the price, this entire line feels way better." —Rina

Get them from Amazon for $32 (available in sizes XXS–XXL, two inseams, and 21 colors). 

Promising review: "Love these sandals. I bought them for a black and beige dress, thinking I'd be limited to only those matching colors. After receiving and trying them on — they looked perfect with jeans, too! My feet are not narrow but not wide either. The fit is perfect on my size 8 feet, which are usually in sneakers. Dressing up in these sandals will present a [high-end] vibe and be comfortable, too!! I love the look it gives my feet! Dress it up, dress it down, and easy wearing — my go-to sandals now!!" —shinyliberty

Get it from Amazon for $52.99 (available in sizes 5–11).

Promising review: "I purchased this bag because of the Chanel look, and I’ve gotten lots of compliments on it. I’m glad I purchased." —Carollpickard

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 16 colors).

Promising review: "I get so many compliments! It's so comfy! Perfect for walking and hiking or even running errands! I want to buy it in every color!!!" —Addison Dalton 

Get it from Amazon for $32.89+ (available in sizes S–XL and 14 colors). 

The lookalikes are also available in a higher-quality gold vermeil; read about what that means here.

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes has to say about these: "Jewelry is not one of those things I like to splurge on, so when I found this budget-friendly pair, I decided to ~treat myself~. And wow, they look amazing in person! I'm sort of obsessed with this brand in general now (I wore one of their tennis bracelets to a wedding recently and got so many compliments!) and may finally be able to build up a collection of jewelry staples without going broke." 

Promising review: "This product is AMAZING! If you are looking for a good [swap] for the Jennifer Fisher earrings, these are it! They are super lightweight, effortless, and so cute!" —Anna Weir

Get it from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in four sizes, three colors, and two metal types).

Promising review: "I bought these beautiful shoes to wear to my 50th wedding anniversary brunch. They looked really beautiful and elegant. They are really comfortable; I wore them for at least 5–6 hours, and I had no achy feet or tired legs. I’m over 70 years old, and I’m not in 3-inch heels too often. Also, I saw a designer version of this shoe in a department store, and they were over $250." —Beverly Triplett

Get them from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes 6–11 and in seven colors).

Check out a TikTok of the seamless underwear in action. 

Promising review: "These are my new favorite. They are comfortable and do not show under all my clothes. They are super soft too and hold up all day without gapping. I have been buying Victoria’s Secret underwear for many years spending unnecessary money. I’ll repurchase these over and over again." —Joshua

Get a set of six from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 13 sets). 

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