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Weird, Clever Clothes & Accessories On Amazon That Are Actually Life-Changing

Affordable and simple tools that’ll make one helluva difference for your closet.

by Jasmin Sandal
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Sometimes the key to upgrading your look is to make tiny tweaks to your existing lineup with affordable, yet surprisingly useful tools. This list rounds up the items that can do just that, from clever hair accessories, thoughtfully designed undergarments, and fashionable gadgets that’ll totally transform how your clothes look, fit, and stand out. Ahead, discover all the odd yet effective ways to hack and reinvigorate your wardrobe on the cheap.

01Shoe Liner Inserts For Added Comfort & Damage Prevention

Up your comfort levels when wearing shoes without socks; these liner inserts do just that, with the added benefit of protecting your shoe insoles. Fully customizable, these can be cut to fit shoes of different styles. Shoppers have used these in everything from ballet flats, canvas slip-ons, sandals, and mules. They’re also machine-washable and help with sweat and shoe stink, so, if I were you, don’t walk, sprint to get these.

  • Available sizes: Small & Large
  • Available designs: 4

02U-Shaped Hair Forks For The Updo Of Your Dreams

Secure updos easily with these grippy U-shaped hair forks. If claw clips and hair ties aren’t cutting it for buns, top knots, and intentionally unkempt looks, these will keep even thick hair up, free from damage, and off the nape of your neck. Available in a set of varying designs, they can be color-coordinated with the rest of your look. How snazzy?

  • Available colors: 2

03Adorable Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks You’ll Fall Head Over Heels For

These magnetic hand-holding socks will quite literally knock your socks off, because they’re just that stinkin’ cute. Get a pair for yourself and one as a gift for your boo, bestie, or work bud; they offer cotton softness in a ribbed crew-length fit with 3D eyes and magnetic hands attached. Keep your pairs of socks how they’re meant to be — together!

  • Available sizes: One size
  • Available colors: 3

04A Top-Rated Phone Chain That’ll Look Great Around Your Wrist

Great for travel and those on the go, this stylish and sturdy metal wrist chain — available in both gold and silver — looks like a piece of jewelry that will keep your phone close by. If you’re anything like me and habitually lose grip of your phone, you need this. It’s just a bonus that it looks high-end. It’s also available in a longer chain length that can be worn around your neck or across your body.

  • Available sizes: short, long, extended
  • Available colors: 6

05Discreet Clothing Rings To Reinvent How Your Clothes Fit

Forget expensive trips to the tailor; this set of eight clothing rings, varying in four sizes, can cinch, shorten, and transform oversized clothing into a fitted style with some added interest. You can easily and instantly create a ruching effect on some of your staples without the need to stitch, sew, or get a professional on the job. Use it for shirts and dresses, and simply wrap the fabric around the rings to create a seamless result without the need for bulky knots.

06A Convertible Dress With Infinite Strap-Styling Possibilities

You’ll be floored by the amount of variety this convertible dress offers. Designed with wedding season in mind, it offers multiple, completely different looks in one, from halter, one-shoulder, crossover, and cap-sleeve looks; the options are quite literally endless. It’s perfect for any occasion, so you can save money by recycling this timeless look in a different strap design and wear it to multiple events without anyone batting an eye. Genius!

  • Available sizes: One size & One Size Plus
  • Available colors: 31

07Clip-On Ear Cuffs For A Commitment-Free Look

Cast the illusion of multiple edgy piercings with these clip-on ear cuffs — no pain or commitment required. Available in a set of nine, these come in varying gold-plated designs that’ll probably become part of your everyday jewelry uniform. This shopper raved over their durability, writing, “They’re amazing quality, I’ve taken showers with them on & even went swimming in them & they look good as new.” Expensive-looking and vibe-elevating, what could be better?

  • Available colors: 3

08Statement-Making Floral Bra Straps You Won’t Want To Hide

You won’t want to keep these floral bra straps hidden away; in fact, their whole purpose is to be put on blast. If you're not a fan of your current straps, then these alternatives are super practical when you need some support. They’re easy to hook on and provide a delicate dose of pretty that’ll instantly enhance the look of your fits.

  • Available colors: 5 (multipacks available)

09Crossover-Waist Jeggings That’ll Enhance Your Frame

Soft and supportive, these bootcut jeggings are a great alternative to stiff denim. What’s more, their crossover waist design can help define your frame without the need for buttons and zippers to create their high-waist grazing fit, making these the ideal style to pair with cropped tops and sweaters. These are life-changing in that you’ll get the look of jeans, but with the comfort of yoga pants.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large (three lengths available)
  • Available colors: 7

10A Faux Shirt Collar To Dress Up Your Look Without The Extra Bulk

This frilly faux collar eliminates the need for a fussy full-length button-down to layer under sweaters. Sleeve bunching under your knits will feel like a distant memory when this is in play, as this shopper confirmed, noting, “I love this under a plain crew neck sweater. It does not add bulk or ride up. It looks a bit preppy, and that’s what I like. I have washed it several times and it stays crisp and wrinkle-free.”

11A Cozy Sweatshirt Dress With Longline Coverage

Consider this crew-neck sweatshirt dress a winner for cozy moods and days when you want some extra coverage over the caboose that a regular sweatshirt just can’t provide. The fabric feels ultra soft and of high quality, according to several happy purchasers. It doubles up as a tunic (when worn over leggings and unzipped on the sides) and as a dress (when zipped up). You’ll love it so much you may have to restrain yourself from getting it in every available shade.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 14

12A Set Of Mock Lace Camis To Act As An Insert For Low-Cut Necklines

The concept behind these mock lace camisoles is pure genius. They wrap and fit over your chest, with or without a bra on, comfortably hook over your shoulders, and layer under tops and dresses seamlessly. If you’d rather not bare all cleavage in fear of exposure, you’ll find that these work wonders under low-cut necklines and blend so well that they look like they could be a part of your whole outfit.

13A Rhinestone Chain Here To Make Thigh Jewelry The Next Big Thing

Slip this leg chain and its bedazzled stretchy strap beneath high-slit hemlines for some thigh jewelry you may not have realized you needed until now. It’ll add a unique finishing touch to outfits and is a spicy way to complement leg-baring looks without feeling like you’re totally exposed, as this shopper put it best: “I used this so that I didn’t feel as naked with my whole leg out. [...] Everyone loved it, especially when I put my leg out and it jingled and sparkled on the dance floor.”

  • Available colors: 4

14Pleated Faux Shirt Cuffs For A Pretty Sleeve Extender

Fluttery and romantic, these faux shirt cuffs are worth falling for. They’re designed with chiffon in a Victorian-style fold that’ll extend beyond your shirt and sweater sleeves, and create an ultra-elegant accessory that doesn’t require you to buy a whole new outfit to switch up your look. Button them up and slide them beneath any existing long-sleeve look to reinvent your clothing in a snap.

  • Available colors: 2

15A Square-Neck Tank With A Built-In Bra For Shape & Support

Secure with some light padding, this stretchy tank will mold to your shape and offer a supportive hold around your torso with its snug fit. Shoppers are opting for this do-it-all style instead of wearing bras and tanks separately or needing pasties. Soft and breathable, it’s also beyond comfortable to wear.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available colors: 11

16A Bow Hair Clip That’ll Fancy Up Your Updos With Little Effort

Dress up your updos with this set of bow claw clips. They’re decked out to make keeping hair off the nape of your neck look all the more fancy — with minimal effort on your part. Swoop up your strands in your desired spot, pull out a few tousled pieces at the front for that intentional lived-in look, and secure it with the clip — it’s confirmed to work even with thick hair.

17A Raincoat That’s Making Ponchos Look Polished

This durable hooded raincoat is a chic take on a rain poncho. No sacrificing on style here — this translucent layer offers coverage and a high-end look with its contrast trim, while still showing off your fit. Ideal for festivals, outdoor gatherings in unpredictable weather, and beyond, get this and you’ll be shocked at just how much you love it.

  • Available sizes: Medium— X-Large
  • Available colors: 7

18A Reversible Belt You Can Flip From One Color To Another

This clever reversible belt is built for versatility. With one side brown and one side black in its faux leather construction, it’s a travel-friendly hero — essentially two belts in one — and eliminates the need to pack anything extra. Plus, you can cut and adjust it for the perfect fit.

  • Available sizes: 31–35 inches — 45–48 inches
  • Available colors: 5

19A Luxe-Looking Cape Peacoat With A Waist-Cinching Belt

This cape peacoat is a luxurious outerwear upgrade. What makes it a five-star piece is its elegant look, warm material, and included belt that can be secured to provide structure and a tailored appeal. Wear it in cooler weather and you’re bound to earn some second glances.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 6

20A Trio Of Velvet Scrunchies You Can Stash Your Cash Inside Of

These velvet scrunchies are the accessory that earns them the title of “game-changer.” Sure, they offer snag-free hold of updo hairstyles, but they also feature a sneaky hidden opening that can be zipped up to stash your small essentials, think: cash, lip balm, gym locker keys — the list goes on. The bottom line is, experiencing hands-free bliss has never looked so adorable.

  • Available colors: 4

21A Long-Sleeved Lace Shrug For Chic, Sheer Coverage

Delicate and adorable, this long-sleeved lace shrug is the closet addition that offers chic, lightweight, skin-teasing coverage. For strapless looks or outfits that bare your arms and back when you’d rather they wouldn’t, this will feel like a trendy gift that keeps on giving. Not only is it unique, but it’ll blend with aesthetics seamlessly, earning you compliments at every turn.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 4 (2-packs available)

22A Seamless Stick-On Bra Perfect For Backless Looks

This budge-free stick-on bra will be your saving grace for backless outfits. Available in an assortment of nude and neutral shades, this 100% cotton fabric bra is layered with high-strength adhesive and clasped together with a magnet. Several thousand shoppers confirmed that it felt supportive and stayed in place, even during sweaty situations.

  • Available sizes: A — G
  • Available colors: 7

23Grippy Socks For Studio Practice

Make your pilates and yoga practice feel more secure with these grippy socks. Thanks to their nonslip bottoms, you’ll feel more stable on your feet, whether you’re on reformers, wooden floors, or mats. They wash well, plus their thickness feels cushy and supportive, not too thick nor too thin.

  • Available sizes: Small/Medium — Large
  • Available colors: 7

24A 3-Pack Set Of Flat Claw Clips So Sleek & Practical

Elevate your updos with these sleek claw clips. Unique because they lie flat within your strands to secure your styles in place. No banging on car headrests, no interfering when you lie back on the sofa, no having to reset and restyle, just a comfortable hold all day — even for those with long, thick hair.

  • Available colors: 10

25Macrame-Inspired Hat Clips To Keep Your Hats In Tip-Top Shape

Never fear taking your hats en route again, thanks to this trio of fancy clips. In a chic, braided macrame-inspired design, these hook and loop around bag straps and can be secured to your wide-brimmed hats, providing hands-free bliss for travel days and outings.

26A Thoughtfully Designed Bra For Low Necklines

With a thoughtful U-shaped design, this bra accommodates those otherwise difficult-to-wear low-cut plunging necklines. The convertible straps offer multiple ways of wear, including traditional, crisscross, and halter. It’s also designed to look seamless and invisible under clothes.

  • Available sizes: 32C — 40C
  • Available colors: 2

27Patterned Sheer Socks That Deserve To Be On Display

Dainty with the perfect dose of whimsy, these patterned sheer socks will look downright cute peeking through loafers and ballet flats. Breathable for your feet, these are soft and comfy along the base and airy along the top. With their floral design, they’re the type of socks you’ll want to parade around in and have on full display.

28A Hoodie Designed With Snazzy Sun Protective Technology

Lightweight and cooling, this zip-up hoodie harbors snazzy UPF 50+ sun protective qualities that have earned it a near-perfect overall Amazon rating of 4.6 stars. Safeguarding your skin has never looked so stylish than with this cropped layer you can throw over hiking, amusement park, and sightseeing fits.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 9

29Seamless Silicone Inserts To Help With Tight-Fitting Clothing

Wear your leggings, activewear, and tight-fitting clothing in comfort with these silicone inserts. Conveniently and cleverly designed in a Y-shape, they can attach to your clothing and underwear, go completely undetected, and — best of all — stay put, whether you’re working out or on the go. Reusable and washable, these have got shoppers raving, including one who wrote, “I wear it almost every time I work out. Fits comfortably where it’s supposed to fit in the underwear, easy to wash and very much reusable. Having three in a pack is a great value for the money because you can reuse one multiple times.”

30An Ingenious Headband Designed To Be Worn With Glasses & Sunnies

Something you may never have known existed — a headband specifically designed to be worn with glasses and sunglasses. It keeps hair in place and out of your face while sitting comfortably alongside other accessories. Customers have raved about its secure, pain-free feel that stays in place all day. Try it out in various designs; it’s an excellent match for most face shapes.

  • Available colors: 14 (multipacks available)

31Detachable Bow Clips To Accessorize Your Shoes With

Step up the look of your shoes with these satin bow clips, available in adorable polka-dot and solid designs. You can attach them to any flats, heels, and strappy styles to instantly reinvent their look. Easy to use and budge-resistant, they’re the accessory that’ll upgrade your footwear’s cute factor in a snap.

  • Available colors: 9

32A Magnetic Clasp That Stops Necklace Stacks From Tangling Up

If you love wearing stacked necklaces but hate when they (inevitably) become tangled, this necklace layering clasp is a must-have. I personally have one of these and can confirm it’s an absolute game-changer. Whether my necklaces got caught up in my hair or within one another, this magnetic connector keeps everything streamlined and free from fidgeting. It also makes putting your jewelry on a breeze as three styles can be popped on in one go, instead of having to be clasped together individually.

  • Available colors: 3

33A Nipple-Embossed Bra For A Natural Look With A Bit More Oomph

For natural definition and cleavage enhancement, this nipple embossed bra has gotten hundreds of reviewers talking. Some highlights mention it being “literally the best bra [...] Super nice quality and comfortable,” as this shopper wrote about its likeness to SKIMS. Get it now to make your outfits (and assets) pop.

  • Available sizes: 32A — 40DD
  • Available colors: 4

34A 2-In-1 Turtleneck Shirt Sweater For Cozy Elegance

This chic two-in-one button-down and turtleneck sweater is the definition of great value and easy dressing. Garnering top ratings from shoppers who say it feels luxe, has some stretch, and adds dimension to their everyday looks. With its asymmetrical hem, striped shirt, and soft, solid sweater top, it makes cold-weather dressing look and feel super unique.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 14

35A Silky Scarf With Endless Styling Possibilities

The accessory of the moment is this silky satin printed scarf. With countless ways to wear it (top, headscarf, neckerchief, bag accessory, to name a few), it’s beloved by thousands of shoppers. Both fashionable and practical, it’s soft, fights frizz, and feels good against the skin. It’s available in dozens of designs, so don’t worry if you can’t decide on which one to get; trust me, you’ll want this in multiples.

  • Available colors: 47

36A Set Of No-Show Socks That’ll Go Undetected Under Shoes

Slip these no-show socks beneath your shoes and watch them disappear. Made of whisper-light materials in a soft nylon and cotton-spandex blend, they’re both breathable and discreet. They feature a game-changing grip inside the heel, which keeps them from falling down or needing to be fussed over, and they’re available in multipacks. Get these and you’ll throw out all the socks that came before them.

  • Available sizes: 5–9 — 9–12
  • Available colors: 6

37A Set Of Chains For Anyone Who Misplaces Their Specs & Sunnies

Available in a pack of eight designs, these eyeglass chains are like jewelry for your specs and sunglasses. Add them to your everyday styles to up their glam and shine, but also keep them safe around your neck. If you’re prone to misplacing or dropping your specs, you need these durable and compliment-worthy chains.

  • Available colors: 10

38A Wearable Blanket That’ll Feel Like An Extension Of Your Cozy Couch

The feeling of being snuggled up on your couch will never feel too far away with this wearable fleece blanket cape. Designed with snaps, this won’t slip off your shoulders and is lined with soft and sumptuous fabric that’ll feel like a godsend in air-conditioned spaces. Its plaid design is also rather luxe, so you won’t mind sporting this in the office.

  • Available sizes: Medium & Large
  • Available colors: 18

39A Purse Organizer So Handy & Necessary For Deep Bags

For such an affordable price, this purse organizer should be worth a lot more for how dang useful it’ll be in your life. With several compartments, zipped and open, it’ll keep your essentials in order, and features a convenient key strap for the one prized possession that always seems to get lost in the abyss of every bag. Structured and well-made, it’s a must for your totes and shoulder bags.

  • Available sizes: Mini — X-Large
  • Available colors: 17

40A High-Impact Sports Bra With A Hook-&-Eye Closure

With soft molded cups and moisture-wicking materials, this top-rated sports bra performs. Its racerback design and hook-and-eye strap closure will come in clutch for high-impact activities, while offering a supportive and customizable fit that most other styles can’t provide. Once you buy one, you’ll want another, like this shopper who bought five.

  • Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
  • Available colors: 9

41Polarized Sunglasses Ideal For Anyone Who Wears Glasses

These polarized sunglasses are the perfect over-your-glasses style. They sit over your frames without feeling too big or bulky and provide good shade from the sun, as many reviewers attest. Lightweight and fashion-forward, they come in a range of sleek styles that fit over large frames and aid in reducing glare. Don’t think twice — if you can’t do without your prescription frames, you need these.

  • Available colors: 28

42Purse Extender Chains So Nifty For Shoulder Bags

This convenient and flashy set of purse extenders is something shoppers have called “brilliant,” with many who’ve noted how seamlessly it coordinates with Coach hardware. Designed in a high-end-looking chain, available in various shades, they’re the clever invention that makes carrying short shoulder bags and crossbody bags a bit more comfy and practical.

  • Available colors: 6

43A No-Buckle Elastic Belt With Over 20,000 Ratings & 4.6-Star Average Rating

Over 20,000 people have tried this no-buckle elastic-stretch belt. Built to secure your pants with the perfect fit and go undetected under layers, this is considered a top-tier accessory by many. Without the buckle, you won’t feel any digging as you bend over, and it doesn’t create creases or bulges in clothes as it clips to belt loops and not itself. Better yet, it doesn’t require unclasping when you’re removing your bottoms either. Try it out and thank me later.

  • Available sizes: Small–Plus
  • Available colors: 22 (multipacks available)

44A Super Chic Garment Travel Bag You’ll Wish You’d Bought Sooner

This convertible garment duffel bag holds the title as “travel hero” — and for good reason. Designed with an abundance of space, it’s a certified multitasker as it can take the shape of two different bags: carried flat, it acts as a garment bag, and if you want to add your shoes in there, it beefs up as a duffel bag. How clever! Perfect for those who’d rather not check in their luggage on trips, this happy customer raved, “I was able to fit a week and a half’s worth of clothes in it and still had plenty of room to fit all the souvenirs.”

  • Available colors: 11

45A 2-Pack Of Open-Back Workout Tops That Are Stylish & Practical

If you hate workout tees that cling to your body, then these breezy open-back tops are a must-have. Designed with wide armholes that’ll help you air out, and the versatility to have this worn long and open at the back or tied in a cute cropped knot, it’s the standout style you’ll want to consider for your next day at the gym or studio.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 8

46Key Chain Holders To Keep Lip Balm Handy

You may not have realized you needed this pack of lip balm keychain caps until now. Compatible with popular Summer Friday and LANEIGE balms, they’ll keep your caps secure and your product easily retrievable. They’re designed with a metal ring and clasp with cute designs in the center, and can attach to bags, wallets, or sets of keys. Keeping your pout moisturized has never been more straightforward or adorable.

  • Available styles: 7

47Ruched & Pleated Shorts With Tons Of Movement & Coverage

Once you try these high-waisted ruched shorts, you’ll probably join the thousands shoppers who are applauding them for their fit and comfort. Created with a wide waistband, they’re built with stretch and style, and also feature pockets. Wear them while running errands, for fitness classes, or at home; they’re super cute and versatile.

  • Available sizes: Small–Medium — Large–X-Large
  • Available colors: 43

48Curve-Hugging Bootcut Leggings With A Denim Look

Designed with a jean-like aesthetic, these bootcut leggings have gained a lot of praise. Comfy, stretchy, and no zippers as far as the eye can see, these make dressing in a denim-like look feel easy and practical. Supportive and curve-hugging in all the best ways, these are made from non-see-through quality materials that you can wear for travel, at the office, and beyond.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — 3X-Large
  • Available colors: 41

49A Pearl Strap To Give Your Purse The Princess Treatment

This universal strap is adorned with shiny pearls to make your bags and clutches all the more princess-coded. It secures with two metal clasps to create a high-end carrier strap in a flash, and is the easiest way to construct a customized look for less. Get it now and watch the compliments roll in.

  • Available colors: 4

50A Sneaky Crop-Tucking Tool To Adjust Top Lengths

Forget making trips to the tailor — this CropTuck waistband tool will be your customization hero. Unbelievably versatile, it stretches, snaps, and secures to seamlessly tuck and crop tops without the need to make a permanent change. No bother chopping or cutting your looks — this offers a temporary solution for switching up your fits.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 8

51A Convertible Seamless Bra For Low-Back Outfits

Free of wires and built with removable pads, this seamless bra will win you over instantly. It’s been designed to be worn in various ways — including halter, crisscross, and double-strapped — to suit low-back tops and dresses. The straps stay hidden and are fully adjustable for the perfect made-for-you fit.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 6

52A Reversible Sherpa Layer For Double The Amount Of Cozy

Warm and cozy, this reversible sherpa layer is something you’ll want to cocoon yourself in, whether at home or an air-conditioned office. Designed with a roomy fit suitable for layering, it’s lightweight and will elicit the feeling of being curled up in bed. Answering emails under this? Consider that task a lot more bearable.

  • Available sizes: Small–Medium — 3X–4X
  • Available colors: 3

53A Clear Crossbody Bag That’s Arena-Approved

This top-rated sling crossbody bag will clear stadium security checks and meet bag policy requirements. Its compact size fits your essentials, like your phone, keys, wallet, lippy, and whatever else you want to keep handy for concerts and games. Plus, the wide strap won’t dig into your shoulder and feels more secure than others, so that you can move and groove with ease. It’s just a bonus that it looks cute, too.

  • Available colors: 7
  • Available sizes: 2

54A Pack Of Cinch Clips For Your Perfect Customized Fit

Tighten up your layers instantly with these clothing clips. No holes, pins, or needles are needed, as these smart, easy-to-use cinch clips come in a pack of four to accommodate various styles. Simply place it on the inside of a baggy fit, pull the fabric through, flip it back over, and voila! Customization achieved in a literal pinch.

55An Oversized Vegan Leather Tote That’ll Carry All Your Essentials

Top-quality looks for an affordable price are delivered in this buttery-soft vegan leather tote that’s not only easy on the eye, but easy to clean. Referred to as “something special” by one reviewer, this bag is designed with a luxe aesthetic that feels like the real deal and holds your essentials without feeling bulky. It’s minimal and easy to carry for work and on commutes, leaving room for laptops, books, and even an extra change of clothes.

  • Available colors: 10