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I'm a Fashion Editor With a Very NYC Wardrobe—Every Chic and Useful Thing I'm Buying During Amazon Prime Day

By Swedan Margen

I'm a Fashion Editor With a Very NYC Wardrobe—Every Chic and Useful Thing I'm Buying During Amazon Prime Day

I'm not much of an impulse buyer, so even during a huge sale like Amazon Prime Day which has kicked off from now through June 26, I'm still an incredibly picky shopper. I'd rather stock up on great wardrobe staples I know I'll wear over and over again—and save myself the headache of having to make any returns. I think it's the New Yorker in me—my closet space is minimal but my step count is high which means that I only care about items that are versatile and functional, but of course, chic.

With all the deals to be had across the site right now, I'm loading up my cart with only the most tried-and-true basics from premium brands like Levi's, Madewell, and Ray-Ban and restocking a few favorites I already love and wear often like my Madewell Longline Jeans (the perfect slim '90s fit), the Hanes Cotton Tanks I buy in bulk each summer, and the Beyond Yoga workout tank I would love to own in every color.

The bottom line? I hand-selected the chicest and most useful pieces from the sale that I can personally guarantee are regret-free purchases. Continue on to peruse the chic Amazon shopping finds this NYC fahsion editor won't shut up about.

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Madewell Women's Longline Jeans, Black Frost, 28

It doesn't get any more classic than this '90s fit.

Ray-Ban Rb4472 Oval Sunglasses, Black/dark Grey Polarized, 51 Mm
Havaianas Women's Slim Square Solid Flip Flops, Black, 7-8 Medium Us

Havaianas

Slim Square Flip Flops

The square toe makes them so elevated.

Lioness Women's Bloom Long Sleeve Tee, Porcelain, M

Lioness

Bloom Long Sleeve Tee

Viral and already dwindling in stock.

Madewell Women's the Essential Belted Bucket Tote in Suede, Dried Acorn, One Size

Madewell

Essential Belted Bucket Tote

Found your new office tote. You're welcome.

Theory Women's Easy Curve Dress, Black, S

It's all about the sleek V-neck right now.

Amazon Essentials, Regular-Fit Satin Button Down Shirt

Amazon Essentials

Regular-Fit Satin Button Down Shirt

Hailey Bieber and Elsa Hosk are swapping poplin shirts for silk styles like this.

Shashi Women's Bezel Drop Earrings, Silver, One Size

Shashi

Bezel Drop Earrings

Hanes Men's Moisture-Wicking Ribbed, Lightweight Cotton Tank Undershirts, White , Small ,6 Count ( Pack of 1)

Hanes

Lightweight Cotton Tanks

My Amazon order history knows these tanks all too well.

Donni. Women's the Pop Boxers, Powder, M
Schutz Women's Courtney Flats, Seal Brown, 8.5 Medium Us

I've logged over 100K steps in these (and counting).

Lioness Women's Eighties Bomber Leather Jacket, Washed Onyx, S

Lioness

Eighties Bomber Leather Jacket

Every New Yorker owns a great leather jacket.

Levi's® Womens Baggy Dad Barrel Most Wanted 24,32" Inseam
Madewell Women's Medium Perfect Leather Belt, Black and Silver, Medium

Madewell

Medium Perfect Leather Belt

G.h. Bass & Co. Women's Beatrix Leather Tassel Loafer, Black, 7.5

G.H. Bass & Co.

Beatrix Leather Tassel Loafer

Once broken in, G.H. Bass loafers are as comfy as any sneakers.

Lioness Women's Contour Maxi Dress, Onyx, M

Lioness

Contour Maxi Dress

A dress like this will serve an infinite amount of purposes.

Gap Women's Favorite Crewneck Tee T-Shirt, White V2 Global 2, Small

GAP

Favorite Crewneck Tee T-Shirt

Nothing tops a crisp white tee.

Lioness Women's Bella Midi Skirt, Butter, Xl

Knee-length skirts have become the backbone of my closet this year.

Amazon Essentials Women's Long Flap Continental Leather Wallet With Snap Closure, Dark Brown, One Size

Amazon Essentials

Long Flap Leather Wallet

So elegant as a clutch on a night out.

Lioness Women's Gracia Maxi Dress, Noir, S

Lioness

Gracia Maxi Dress

Tory Burch Women's Oval Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch (model: Tbw6032)

Tory Burch

Oval Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Bracelet

A great watch completes every outfit.

Dolce Vita Dv Womens Bex Black Smooth 8.5 M

Dolce Vita

Bex Black Sandals

Lioness Women's Ember Balloon Pants, Black, M

Lioness

Ember Balloon Pants

Trendy, but not too trendy.

Jenny Bird Women's Small Staple Hoops, High Polish Gold, One Size

JENNY BIRD

Small Staple Hoops

There's a reason why the majority of my jewelry is from Jenny Bird.

Beyond Yoga Women's Spacedye Slim Racerback Cropped Tank, Silver Mist, Small

Beyond Yoga

Spacedye Slim Racerback Cropped Tank

I already own it in three colors, and the grey is next.

Polo Ralph Lauren, Performance Crew Socks

Polo Ralph Lauren

Performance Crew Socks

Level-up your sneaker styling.

adidas, Barreda Low Shoe

I like that these are on-trend, but not everywhere (yet).

Hanky Panky - Daily Lace Low Rise Thongs for Women | Lacy Panties, Soft Cotton Blend Underwear, Comfortable Lingerie | One Size (2-12) | Black/taupe/marshmallow/stormcloud Blue/grey Mist | 5 Pack

Hanky Panky

Daily Lace Low Rise Thongs

The most comfortable thongs in existence.

Splits59 Women's Monah Rigor Medium Support Bra Black/white X-Small

Splits59

Monah Rigor Medium Support Bra

Your Pilates outfits just got 30% chicer.

Vince, Slip Dress

A classic slip dress is another wardrobe non-negotiable when you live in NYC.

Jw Pei Women's Thea Top Handle Bag - Black

JW PEI

Thea Top Handle Bag

Well this looks expensive.

Amazon Essentials, Slim-Fit Stretch Rib Short Cap Sleeve Crew Neckline Tee

Amazon Essentials

Slim-Fit Stretch Rib Short Cap Sleeve Crew Neckline Tee

All the best-dressed people are swapping plain tees for colored ones this season.

Lioness Women's Muse Jeans, Porcelain, M
Steve Madden Alyse Satin Square Scarf, Black Polka Dot

Steve Madden

Alyse Satin Square Scarf

I always pack a printed scarf on vacation.

Pistola Women's Nolan Denim Shorts, Postcards Vintage, 27

PISTOLA

Nolan Denim Shorts

Dolce Vita Women's Eila Mule, Dk Brown, 7.5
Amazon Essentials Women's Relaxed-Fit Dropped Shoulder Midweight Cotton Twill Jacket, Black, Large

Amazon Essentials

Relaxed-Fit Midweight Cotton Twill Jacket

It's the cinched waist for me.

Amazon Essentials, Stretchy Ponte Pull-On Mid Rise Ankle Length Pants

Amazon Essentials

Stretchy Ponte Pull-On Mid Rise Ankle Length Pants

Have you heard? Cigarette pants are so back.

Amazon Essentials Women's Cotton Stretch Poplin Pajama Set, Long Sleeve Button-Down Shirt With Pants, Pale Pink, Medium

Amazon Essentials

Cotton Stretch Poplin Pajama Set

Last, but certainly not least.

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