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Apr 15, 2024

36 Stylish But Casual Outfits For Effortless Fashion

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

For when you start Googling "dress made of sweatshirt material."

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

Frankie4 is a woman-owned business that sells comfort-first shoes. This espadrille wedge is lightweight but has three layers of support and cushioning.

"I am a Frankie aficionado but I must say, this shoe has surpassed my expectations. I always love a wedge as I can’t do heels anymore but this wedge, I can actually walk in a lot. I am a teacher in a big school and need comfort for my feet and find I can stay in these all day long. The leather strap is soft across my toes and the shoe overall just feels (and looks) great. Thanks (again) Frankie.” —Frankie4 review

Get it from Frankie4 for $198 (available in sizes 6–13 and dusty blossom).

Important: reviewers say to size down!

Promising review: "This is a cute, comfortable top. Thick material. The avocado color is beautiful. I will probably order more!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and 22 colors).

Promising review: "Love these shorts! These are so stretchy and comfortable, and fit as expected. Material isn’t too thin. It’s sort of like a stretchy jersey material. I attended a hot and rainy Florida state football game and they worked really well because they dried quickly and were comfy all night!" —Jessica Jopling

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 28 colors).

Find Me Now is a WOC-owned brand based in NYC.

Get it from Find Me Now for $87 (available in sizes XS–XL).

Promising review: "Perfect pair of glasses for any fun festival, bach parties, or anytime! They fit great and come in many colors and the price is fair. You will enjoy these glasses!" —andrea figueroa

Get them from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 13 colors).

Promising review: "I love the way they fit. I have a small waist that makes it hard for shorts to fit all the way through to the thigh and groin area. These are perfect. They wash well and keep their size/shape after washing." —Ashley Chancellor

Get them from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 43 colors).

Offe Market is founded by a former buyer for Ban.do (so uh, yeah, great taste) and works as sort of an indie version of TJ Maxx. They sell discounted items from trendy bands like Dusen Dusen and Baggu.

Get it from Offe Market for $50 (available in sizes XS–L).

Promising review: "This skirt was awesome! My wife wore this skirt to Disneyland and received so, so, so many compliments. She wore it with two petticoats for poof. Great purchase — she wants all the prints now." —Christopher Luth

Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in sizes XS–3XL and 16 colors).

Promising review: "I LOVE these shoes! I wear them almost every day now. They're super comfortable. I got them in beige and they go with every outfit. They're cute, casual, and can work with a nice dress but also a pair of shorts. I might even order another pair, I love them so much!" —Monica

Get them from Amazon for $24.99 (available in sizes 5–11 and 11 colors).

Get it from Eloquii for $53.97 (originally $89.95; available in sizes 14–28).

Promising review: "Super sturdy, not cheap or flimsy at all. Very secure and the earring locks in the loop. Wore these in the shower and ocean multiple times and never turned green or rusted." —Alexia

Get them from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 13 styles).

Get it from Cider for $22 (available in sizes XS–4XL and six colors).

Tuesday of California is a woman-owned small fashion and lifestyle brand based in California committed to making size-inclusive clothing for everyone.

Get it from Tuesday of California for $120 (available in sizes XXS–7X).

Promising review: "I got a pair of these for summer runs and y'all, I live in them now. They're in my laundry pile at this precise moment and I'm mad about it. The fabric is lightly compressive but comfortable and fully pass the squat test, plus the pockets are extremely handy. I wear them to run and also with oversized shirts for a ~look~." —Emma Lord, BuzzFeed Staff

Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–6XL and 40 colors).

Get it from Kix'ies for $29.99 (available in sizes A–D).

Promising review: "Clothes online are always a gamble, but these pants are actually a true jackpot for me. These pants have a slightly full cut, which will be perfect for summer, but they are not at all baggy or dumpy looking. As another reviewer noted, they give a nice appearance in the buttocks, not sure how to describe the effect, except that I do not have much buttocks (look flat in most pants), but these pants seem to give the illusion of roundness (not more, but a nice rounded out appearance)." —MJM

Get them from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and eight colors).

Get it from Amazon for $20.97+ (available in sizes 1X–4X and 20 colors).

Get it from Amazon for $34.98 (available in sizes S–3XL and 21 patterns).

Rebdolls is founded is by Dominican Republic-born Grisel Paula and sells sizes up to 5X.

Get it from Rebdolls for $44.90 (available in sizes 1X–5X).

Promising review: "La-la-looove this romper! Great quality for the price and super comfortable. Wore it to a country concert - received a lot of compliments!" —Breanna Leigh

Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and in three colors).

Promising review: "Very pretty and very comfortable, seems to be high quality… I love this ring!" —April Barker

Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

Promising review: "I love a matching set because it takes most of the work out of putting an outfit together. And this one is such a great deal! I love how comfy and easy it is to wear. I was concerned about it being see-through, but it wasn't! It has a stretchy waist and a cute tie detail in the front of the skirt. For spring days, I just throw a denim jacket over it. And, of course, I plan to wear it all summer as well. I would 100% buy more colors in this — and there are so many to choose from!" —Kayla Boyd, BuzzFeed Staff

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in 42 styles, and sizes XL–5XL).

Promising review: "I love this dress. Simple, classy, and professional. It molds to my body in all the right ways, and it wasn't too long. It can be worn with a nice necklace to spruce it up, and flats and/or pumps. The material is also versatile enough so that it can be worn year round, all you need is a pair of stockings or tights, but the dress will work either way. I plan to order more colors." —LadyLestat

Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in sizes L–5XL and eight colors).

Promising review: "LOVE these skirts! I have three now (black denim, gray, and light blue). I get compliments every time I wear them. Looks cute in flats and super cute in heels! You can dress it down or up...multi-look skirt!" —Brenda Torres

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in sizes 2–24 and 34 colors, plus shorter styles).

Hope and Harvest is an Australian brand that manufactures through fair trade agreements.

Get it from Hope and Harvest for $159 (available in sizes XS–XL).

Promising review: "I LOVE THESE SHOES. They look exactly like Keds but for half the price. They are extremely comfortable and go well with everything. I ordered a pair of black and a pair of light gray. I will probably order the white as well because I love them so much. I usually wear a size 7–7.5 and I ordered these in a size 7 and they fit great. They do stretch out a little over time so I wouldn't recommend ordering larger than your usual size." —Christea

Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes 5–11 and 38 colors).

Promising review: "Well-designed and well-made. Fits as expected and hugs the chest. Loose and flows throughout the rest of the dress. Light, soft and comfortable. Has a natural wrinkle to the fabric." —DW

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 28 colors).

Reviewers say to size up if you don't like a snug fit.

Promising review: "So far I've ordered five of these shirts. I've worn and washed all of them and I feel comfortable leaving a realistic review for those of you who are unsure about purchasing. From my experience, I recommend washing on cold and hang drying. For the price, fit, and comfort, I will order these shirts regularly!!!" —Alyssa Knight

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in sizes M–4XL and 42 colors).

Promising review: "These pants are wonderful for either just lounging around the house or going out. They are a great quality fabric and super stretchy. They fit well and as expected except length. I do intend on getting more of them soon!!!" —ArmyMPwife2019

Get them from Amazon for $21.99 (available in sizes S–3XL and 45 patterns).

Promising review: "A great summer dress... lightweight but not sheer, good color, and it has pockets! I have not washed it yet so that is still an unknown. I hope it will be good in humid weather when I'm traveling this summer." —PDXGrae

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in sizes S–XL and 30 colors).

They're handmade with natural materials (hand-carved mother of pearl and pink shell heart), so each one is unique. Notte Jewelry was founded by Jessica Tse, a former accessories trend director.

Get them from Notte Jewelry for $76.

Promising review: "I love this dress. It came to just above my knees and when paired with a sweater, it was appropriate for work." —K isfor Kandace

Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in sizes 14–26 and 36 colors).

Promising review: "This dress is SOOOO adorable. Absolutely in love. Gives very old fashioned feels and I'm all for it! I got the light blue and I'm definitely buying in more colors. Worth every penny." —Olivia

Get it from Amazon for $39.49 (available in sizes S–XXL and 20 colors).

Promising review: "Was very surprised by the quality! The material is very soft and that’s what I noticed first. Shorts aren’t as scalloped as they appear in the ad photo but I’m very happy." —Shae

Get it from Amazon for $34.95 (available in sizes S–XXL and 10 styles).

Promising review: "Purchased this dress to wear for Easter and I've got to say I'm impressed! The blue is a beautiful, vibrant hue; fabric is nice, thick quality; and the fit is figure flattering on my mom bod. The length hit just below my knees so not way too long for us petite ladies. Best part? Loved it and thinking about buying it in another color!" —RACHEL

Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 22 patterns).

Promising review: "These pants as so comfortable and flowy! I stepped outside of my usual skinny jean outfit to try this style and I never want to take them off! They are great casual pants for work, and can be dressed up for the evening with a fancy shirt and heels. They are as comfortable as pajamas, without looking like it :)" —Nash

Get them from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in sizes XS–2X and 36 colors).

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