27 Tips For Mastering The Art Of Looking Put-Together With Minimal Effort

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Rely on this reusable gel lint roller so that you don't show up to that business meeting with a black blazer covered in pet fur. Bonus points: This one is portable, so you can carry it in your purse.
Trade your pajamas for an equally comfy (and errand-appropriate) lounge set. This one is made with a cozy waffle-knit material, which is ironic considering you'll adore this two-piece just as much as the doughy, syrup-drenched breakfast dessert.
Promising review: "I really like the fabric of this one, and it's perfect for fall and winter in Texas. I love being comfy and still looking somewhat put together in this." —Lily McAninchGet it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in sizes S–XL and in 15 colors).
White tee, meet classic structured blazer — a solid investment for your wardrobe's future that can make even a pajama top look worthy of a TED Talk appearance.
You *should* dress for the job you want. The job in this context? CEO of a cool creative company that [enter personal mission statement here]. This tailored vest and wide-leg pantsuit is easy peasy and looks super put-together.
Promising review: "I wore this outfit at New York Fashion Week, and it was perfect with a black turtleneck underneath. Made of comfortable fabric, and the fabric did not wrinkle in my suitcase. Great value for your money and was able to fit in while in New York City." —Kelly QuinnGet it from Amazon $46.65+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 14 colors).
Upgrade a basic tee with one that's slightly snazzier. This classic V-neck with slight ruching gives the illusion of a wrap silhouette but won't skimp on comfort.
Promising review: "I love this top! It is very comfortable and stretchy without being baggy, and the top doesn't gape open.This is actually my third of these tops, and I have it in white, grey, and now the teal color. FYI, the white one is fabulous because it's not see-through!" —l.a.w.Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes 16–24 and in six colors)
Add a pop of color to any outfit with a bold lip. This Peripera Ink Velvet Lip Tint contains a lightweight (but buildable!) formula that provides rich pigment in one swipe, not feeling cakey like the matte lipsticks you've splurged on in the past. Extra kudos are in order for a ~precision applicator~ that makes filling in your Cupid's Bow a breeze.
Promising review: "Very pretty color. Lasts a long time, doesn't smudge when dry, and when I think I need to reapply, I can just put a new coat over it, and looks as good as new. Love it!" —ShawnGet it from Amazon for $9.90 (available in 32 shades).
Obtain the ballerina bun of your dreams by way of these Goody spiral hairpins — just one pin can do the work of up to *20* bobby pins. How does it work, you ask? Just secure your hair into a ponytail, pull it into a super tight bun, spin the pins into place, and BAM! You've got yourself the perfect updo.
Promising review: "I'm a nursing student and have to wear my hair in a bun every day. I've tried all the bun makers, watched YouTube videos, and spent way too much time on getting my hair into a bun. I was able to make a pretty bun that was secure in under 30 seconds. I thought it was a fluke so I did it again, and then again. I just ordered two more packs because I know if I lose one of these, I'd have to tear the house down looking for it. I have hair to my mid back, and three of these worked perfectly for me. If I can get my hair in a bun in under 30 seconds, trust me...anyone can." —Tina Get a pack of three from Amazon for $5.71+.
Pair a plain tee with high-waisted palazzo trousers — aka pants guaranteed to make you feel ~trendier than thou~ while you strut to your corner deli. These are available in neutral and vibrant hues alike, making it look as if you didn't snooze through your alarm this morning.
Promising review: "These pants as so comfortable and flowy! I stepped outside of my usual skinny jeans 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 :)" —NashGet them from Amazon for $26.39+ (available in sizes XS–XXL, including short fits, and 28 colors/patterns).
Vacuum up grease (because tbqh, it's been 84 years since your last proper shampoo) with I Dew Care dry shampoo. An effective trio of biotin, black ginseng, and root-boosting powder that comes in genius packaging — a small container with an attached puff for application that's as easy as dab, dab, dab.
Pro tip: Apply just a bit of the product, brush it out, and repeat. Putting too much product at once may lead to a sheen of white residue. Promising review: "I was looking for a dry shampoo that would be easy to use on the go for a trip I was taking. I had no issues taking this through TSA, and it was so easy to use on the go. You literally just pat the poof on your scalp and then rub the powder in. I do have black hair, so dry shampoo is usually very visible in my hair, but I didn't have any harder time than usual rubbing this powder in. It did a really good job of soaking up all the oil and giving my hair volume. I'm not a fan of the price for the amount that you get, but it lasts longer than I thought it would. I would definitely recommend and will purchase again." —Teresa Get it from Amazon for $18.
Upgrade your WFH wardrobe with an elevated cropped tank — one that has been blessed by a stylish fairy godmother. Why? This takes your basic cami and goes *poof.*
Promising review: "Don't hesitate, just buy it. I bought it in one color, and as soon as I tried it on, I purchased three more. The material is like butter. It doesn't have a built-in bra, but it's lined. You could put on a bra with this if you'd like, but there's no need. It's cropped but still long enough that it doesn't roll up weirdly at the bottom. Can dress this up or down! I'll probably end up buying every color by the end of the year, it's just that incredible." —DanijtateGet it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 31 colors).
Sleep with this satin curling rod headband and wake up to flawless beach waves — no hot tools or arm strength required. Simply wrap damp locks around the roller, fasten with the provided clip, and snooze the night away.
Promising review: "This product is so amazing I bought one for all the people in my family! You clip the soft roll onto the top of your head and then continue to wrap strands of damp, wet hair in a spiral formation, wrapping away from your face. Secure the bottoms with soft scrunchies, and you'll have gorgeous curls for days, LITERALLY. Takes a whopping five minutes if you have thick hair like me. Sleep with it overnight (not uncomfortable at all), and your curls will actually last for days. So simple, so awesome, so much time saved. Can't recommend enough!" —KaitlinGet it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in seven colors).
Banish dark circles and blemishes with a few swipes of this Maybelline concealer, a concealing stick with an attached sponge for easy breezy application.
Promising review: "I am a makeup snob. I have stupidly high standards for cosmetic performance, and drugstore brands have let me down every single time I've given them a shot. So when I graduated from Covergirl to Sephora after college, I never looked back. My kit is full of Dior and YSL foundation, Armani concealer, Benefit brighteners, etc. But this thing is truly great. The sponge applicator is better than you think. Firstly, it's antimicrobial, so you don't have to worry about the hygiene aspect. Secondly, its ability to blend the product is outstanding. The concealer itself doubles as a highlighter, it looks good without primer, and it lasts so much longer than you'd expect." —Sarita Get it from Amazon for $8.89+ (available in 28 shades).
Add Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 to your morning routine for an immediately brightened complexion. It contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and niacinamide for a sheen of glow and light coverage. Lit-from-within radiance *and* sun protection in one swipe? Perfection.
Promising review: "I love this stuff! It was recommended to me in a Facebook group when I asked for a one-and-done face cream for someone who doesn't really wear makeup. I wanted dewy, I wanted some light refraction, I wanted sun protection, and I didn't want heavy color. This is all those things. It works really well in the Florida sun. I'm covered in freckles, and it doesn't dull or smudge them; it just brightens everything. I don't wear face makeup other than the occasional swipe of bronzer, and this works great with that. Love it, love it, love it." —KristenBGet it from Amazon for $22+ (available in three sizes and four shades).
Tame baby hairs in a jiffy with this plant-based gel cream, which ought to smooth out those pesky flyaways that no amount of brushing can get rid of. The best part? This formula is non-greasy, completely transparent, has a mascara wand that makes it super easy to apply, and will make your 'do look more polished with basically no effort required.
Promising review: "I have super fine hair with lots of breakage, and no matter how I put my hair up, I have bad flyaways. This stuff is great! So easy, and it stays better and looks smoother than stiff hair spray." —Jill Stilfield Get it from Amazon for $6.78+.
Or! Try an edge control gel to help lay your edges and slick back baby hairs with just a few swipes of product. Major bonus points: It won't flake or leave behind any residue, which is — *heart eyes* — the definition of perfection in our book.
BUT we want to add that no one should feel pressure to lay their edges, unless they way want to! Check out "Just A Friendly PSA That You Don't HAVE To Lay Your Edges Down If You Don't Wanna." Promising review: "Hands-down! The best edge control I have ever used, and I have used a lot of them. Stayed all day! No flakes and nongreasy! And this one is not even the strongest in the line. Love this product!" —Mrs.WashingtonGet it from Amazon for $3.99+ (available in six sizes).
I think I speak for all of us when I say blessed be the TikTok. Try out these simple hacks to instantly upgrade your 'fit. Example one: Tuck an oversized sweatshirt into a sports bra for a chic cropped silhouette.
To learn more, check out "I Tested 10 TikTok Fashion Hacks".
Or! Try this simple method for effortlessly cropping the oversized promotional tops and random graphic tees you bought at PacSun 10 years ago but have yet to part with. All you'll need is a rubber band and a dream.
To learn more, check out "I Tested 10 TikTok Fashion Hacks".
Achieve the perfect wing in *seconds* with this dual-sided eyeliner stamp. All you'll have to do is apply the stamp to your lashline, press down onto your skin, and a pristine cat eye will be yours in mere seconds.
Promising review: "Okay, so I am as shakey as shakey gets when it comes to putting eyeliner on...but this is a miracle sent from above! It honestly is the most amazing eye makeup product I own at the moment. It is as easy as it sounds. Literally. I like that it is double-ended and you have two pens: one for the left eye and one for the right. The opposite end on both is just everyday liquid liner pen, but it goes on soooo much smoother than any other liquid liner I've tried or owned." —Heather OlsenGet it from Amazon for $15.97 (available in two colors).
Quickly touch up your brows with a Schick dermaplaning razor, a tool sent from heaven for people who are done with the pains of plucking and the expense of waxing. This quickly rids stray brow hairs and unwanted peach fuzz (while ridding your face of dead skin to reveal a smoother and brighter complexion), that way you know you're beginning the day with perfectly-groomed facial caterpillars that only took three seconds to tame.
And don't panic! This tool is super gentle, so you don't have to worry about accidental nicks and scrapes. Promising review: "This is a 100% painless and incredibly easy alternative to waxing or plucking. A few quick swipes get rid of peach fuzz, and I never have to worry about breaking out because of it. Also, it doesn't make hair grow back coarser or darker." —Ellen R. Get a pack of three from Amazon for $5.94.
Nip brassiness in the bud with a cult-favorite Fanola purple shampoo. The violet pigment in this formula works to wash away unwanted yellow in your 'do, meaning you can extend the time between salon visits — and the benefits of that are two-fold. You'll save a ton of money on appointments, plus you won't have to subject your hair to additional bleaches and dye that will (I'm sorry to tell you this) cause additional damage.
Use this only once a week (for about three minutes at a time) to prevent your hair from turning a slightly lavender shade. Promising review: "Finally! A purple shampoo that actually does something to my brassy hair! I have silver-white hair that is exceptionally hard to maintain due to how easily my hair gains brassy tones and how stubborn they are to remove. I've tried a ton of other brands, and none of their toning shampoos will do a damn thing to my hair, even if I leave them on for an hour. I normally have to dilute violet direct dyes to make a dent in my brass. It's nice not to have to schedule a chunk of time to mix a batch of custom toner, painstakingly apply it, and then sit around for an hour while it does its stuff. This shampoo actually works really well and can cut a lot of time out of my bi-weekly color maintenance." —AudreyGet it from Amazon for $18.99.
Give yourself a lovely flush of pink *and* some non-sticky moisture thanks to the vitamins A, C, and E found in Nooni Appleberry Lip Oil. It's even packed with apple water and raspberry extract to slough away the dead skin that would inevitably result in a chapped pout.
Promising review: "I can't remember who first told me about this lip oil, but it seemed like the perfect solution to my multi-year search of trying to find a lip product that enhanced my natural lip color while keeping my lips moisturized. It's not too sticky and lasts longer than a typical "gloss." It's a fairly small bottle, but that also makes it great to keep in a wristlet. The appleberry is also sheer enough to pair over a lip crayon or lip liner." —Sammi Cone Get it from Amazon for $9.50.
Bliss = being able to remove the plastered pet fur on your black leggings within seconds. Pick up every speck of gunk that's attached itself to your clothing via this pet hair remover, a beast at making plain black tees look crisp and straight out of the dryer.
Promising review: "Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-lb tabby, and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing — he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using this, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care, it's THAT good." —Stephanie Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
Get glossy, frizz-free curls on second (or third or fourth or tenth) day hair with Cake Beauty The Curl Friend Defining Cream. A blend of shea butter and lightweight natural oils provides a ton of moisture, but thankfully, none of the weigh-down.
Promising review: "This is the most reasonably priced curly hair product I've found. I originally got a little tube from my Ipsy order, and I liked it so much I came to Amazon to order a full-sized bottle. It doesn't make my hair crunchy or greasy, even if I accidentally put too much on it. My curls look natural and bouncy after using my diffuser, and even when I let hair air dry, this gives my curls a little extra form and structure to look like I actually did something to my hair." —sbgoodgirl Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
Turn any bra into a no-show racerback with the help of these handy dandy adjustable clip holders. Long gone will be the days of —> put on shirt —> bra shows —> take off shirt to change bra —> put shirt back on again —> bra still shows. Not to be dramatic, but these clips will change your life when you're in a rush (which is always), not to mention these will make any ensemble look 10x crisper without colorful straps peeking through.
Promising review: "My bra straps spend more time off my shoulders than on — but NOT ANYMORE. I was hoping something like this existed, and when I found it, I was so happy. They're as glorious as I expected them to be. These are life-changing." —Amanda Get a set of three from Amazon for $5.49 (available in eight color combinations).
Take yourself from bedtime ready to professional chic by layering this removable collar under any comfy old sweater. It is so simple, so transformative, and the gorgeous embellishments give you just a hint of sparkle.
Promising review: "Love this shirt collar! I can wear it under tunic tops or long sweaters when at work or for dressier occasions. What a great find and a perfect addition to any outfit!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Opt for nonconstrictive support with a Hanes wire-free bra. It's designed with a second skin feel so comfortable that it *will* be worn all the time. Willingly. Like, you will actually want to wear this bra.
Promising review: "I haven't worn another bra since I got this, and I'm gonna buy, like, five more. I am a 34F/G, and I've never found any bralette that fits me (always either too big in the band or too small in the cup). I got a medium, and I'm SHOCKED to report that not only do my girls actually fit inside (the fabric has a lot of stretch), but it actually holds them up pretty well." —Lily HGet it from Amazon for $15.69+ (available in sizes S–3X and in four colors).
So the eyes aren't the window to the soul, it's actually your brows. This cruelty-free Elizabeth Mott brow gel has a pomade formula to keep your brows in place while subtly filling them in, immediately giving your ensemble an air of ~I am put together because my brows look so good.~ The best part? It's so easy. No expert drawing skills required (unlike your regular brow pencil).
Promising review: "So incredibly happy with this. It's incredibly easy to apply (I have to really wipe my wand first, though, or else it's too thick), and the color blends in SO well with my natural color. It gives my eyebrows JUST the right amount of attention; not too much, not too little. Just killer, natural, beautiful brows!" —Monique FrenchGet it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in six shades).