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Amazon Basics Meets Luxe: Budget-Friendly Staples to Elevate High-End Looks
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Style Smarter: Affordable Amazon Essentials That Pair Perfectly with Designer Pieces. Here are some options so you don’t have to break the bank to look good.
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Women’s Amazon Basics

 
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Relaxed-Fit Short-Sleeve Woven Blouse, great for layering under suits.
Amazon Essentials Women's Relaxed-Fit Blouse
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Fleece Hooded Tunic Sweatshirt
Amazon Essentials Women's Fleece Hooded Tunic
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Join the trend without having to break the bank
Amazon Essentials Women's Lightweight Water-Resistant Puffer Vest
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Long-Sleeve Fleece Quarter-Zip Top (Available in Plus Size), lots of color options
Amazon Essentials Women's Long-Sleeve Fleece Top
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Lightweight Water-Resistant Packable Hooded Puffer Coat (Available in Plus Size). Amazing price for this
Amazon Essentials Women's Lightweight Water-Resistant Hooded Puffer Coat
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Classic-Fit Full-Zip Polar Soft Fleece Jacket (Available in Plus Size). So many color options
Amazon Essentials Women's Classic-Fit Full-Zip Fleece Jacket
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Another great layering basic, lots of colors to choose from. Lightweight Long-Sleeve Cable Crewneck Sweater (Available in Plus Size)
Amazon Essentials Women's Lightweight Cable Sweater
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Basic top with puff sleeve detail, lots of colors
Amazon Essentials Women's Puff Sleeve Crewneck Tee
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Great for layering, basic V neck Tee in lots of color options. And it's in a 2 pack!
Amazon Essentials Women's Slim V-Neck Tee, 2-Pack
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At this price you can have one in every color! Slim-Fit 3/4 Sleeve Boat Neck T-Shirt
Amazon Essentials Women's Slim-Fit 3/4 Sleeve Boat Neck Tee
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Cute square next layering tank. 2 Pack and so many color options
Amazon Essentials Women's Slim Fit Square Neck Tank Top, 2-Pack
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Great layering piece for Fall/Winter. Regular-Fit Long-Sleeve Crewneck T-Shirt (Available in Plus Size)
Amazon Essentials Women's Regular-Fit Long-Sleeve Crewneck T-Shirt
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4 pack of soft camisoles. Always needed at some point!
Amazon Essentials Women's Slim-Fit Camisole 4-Pack
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Layering, yes! Slim-Fit Tank Top, Pack of 2
Amazon Essentials Women's Slim-Fit Tank Top, 2-Pack
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A wardrobe essential, the Lightweight V-Neck Cardigan Sweater (Available in Plus Size)
Amazon Essentials Women's Lightweight V-Neck Cardigan
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Soft Leggings for Women, available in different inseams
Amazon Essentials Soft Leggings for Women
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Scoop Back Long Sleeve Slim-Fit Rib-Knit T-Shirt
Amazon Essentials Womens Scoop Back Rib-Knit Tee
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Short-Sleeve Waisted Maxi Dress (Available in Plus Size), check out all the color options
Amazon Essentials Women's Short-Sleeve Maxi Dress
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So many colors that are a must have for those cold winter days
Amazon Essentials Women's Fleece Jogger Sweatpant
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French Terry Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt with Sleeve Detail, lots of colors
Amazon Essentials Women's French Terry Crewneck Sweatshirt
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Throw on a jacket or sweater with this when it's cold and this could be a year round basic
Amazon Essentials Womens Sleeveless Shirt Dress
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Regular-Fit Lightweight Long-Sleeve V-Neck Sweater (Available in Plus Size)
Amazon Essentials Women's Lightweight V-Neck Sweater
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V-Neck Lightweight Cropped Relaxed-Fit Cardigan Sweater, so many color options
Amazon Essentials Women's V-Neck Cropped Cardigan
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cute square neck tshirt option for layers
Amazon Essentials Women's Slim-Fit Square Neck T-Shirt
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Men’s Amazon Basics

 
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Great basic for men with shorts, jeans or khakis. Multiple color options and comes in Big and Tall.
Amazon Essentials Men's Regular-Fit Cotton Polo
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Another great basic piece to start any casual outfit. Pair them with a statement piece top or jacket and you have perfect fit for a fun day.
Amazon Essentials Mens Classic-Fit 7" Chino Shorts
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NOW is the time to stock up on these flannels. Discontinued colors but tons of options to choose from.
Amazon Essentials Men's Long-Sleeve Flannel Shirt
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so many colors, so much comfort at a great price!
Amazon Essentials Men's Relaxed Fleece Joggers
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Performance Tech Loose-Fit Shorts (Available in Big & Tall). 8 in inseam and tons of color options
Amazon Essentials Mens Performance Tech Shorts
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Slim-Fit Long Sleeve Shirt for Men, Pocket and No Pocket Styles. Tons of color options. Great for layering under that trendy jacket.
Amazon Essentials Slim-Fit Long Sleeve Shirt Men
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Long-Sleeve Crewneck Sweater, 100% Cotton, Big & Tall Options Available. Lots of colors, another great layering piece for Fall/Winter!
Amazon Essentials Men's Long-Sleeve Cotton Sweater
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Why spend a ton on a shirt that's going under a suit jacket. This basic would add color to a suit without breaking the bank.
Amazon Essentials Mens Regular-Fit Long-Sleeve Poplin Shirt
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Nice casual option for a jacket for working out or casual play days!
Amazon Essentials Men's Mock Neck Fleece Zip
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Always the perfect basic, jeans, different washes, affordable price
Athletic-Fit Stretch Jean
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cotton tee's
Amazon Essentials Men's V-Neck Cotton Undershirt, Pack of 6
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Another basic undershirt for those that don't like the white.
Amazon Essentials Men's Cotton Crew Neck Undershirts, Pack of 6
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Athletic Performance Stretch Contrast Woven Gym Training Short with 6" Inseam. Lots of color options
Amazon Essentials Mens Athletic Performance Gym Shorts 6"
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Flannel Shirts, Long-Sleeve, Slim-Fit, Two-Pocket, Plaids and Solid colors available
Amazon Essentials Men's Slim-Fit Plaid Flannel Shirt
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Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt (Available in Big & Tall), lots of color options
Amazon Essentials Mens Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt
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Classic-Fit Casual Stretch Chino Pant, multiple colors
Amazon Essentials Men's Classic-Fit Stretch Chino
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V-Neck Pullover Sweater (Available in Big & Tall), lots of color options at a great price. Great for layering
Amazon Essentials Men's V-Neck Pullover Sweater
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Full-Zip Fleece Hoodie (Available in Big & Tall), many color options
Amazon Essentials Men's Full-Zip Fleece Hoodie
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