Amazon Try On Session: Casual Spring Finds

Like you, I see all the influencers online with their Amazon “dupes” and “must haves,” and I fall into the trap. Not only do I start ordering stuff I don’t need, but I know won’t work for me.

I think I still have the remnants of my youthful optimism. But I am quickly reminded as I pull a dress or top over my head that I am, in fact, middle-aged, live in the suburbs, and have the body of a woman who has birthed three humans.

And that’s the thing about some of these Amazon finds: you can pull them off if you are young and/or teeny tiny (wear what you want, but you know what I mean).

I, for one, should not be influenced by a 26-year-old with a TikTok account who sells real estate in Miami.

We are not the same, and I’m okay with that.

So, if you are like me and over 40, with a rather casual life, I found a few awesome things you might love.

Comfortable Workwear

I recently read somewhere that the combination of black bottoms and a gray sweater is an underrated go-to outfit formula to look polished-casual, and boy, do I agree.

Here’ I’m wearing a simple gray 100% Cotton sweater for under $30 (in size large) and these popular wide leg bottoms that look like trousers but feel like yoga pants, available in XS – 3X in regular, petite and tall. I’m wearing the large regular (and I’m 5’10).

The sweater is available in a range of colors in your choice of crew or v-necks in sizes up to XXL.

I rounded out the look with this woven bag, a bit expensive for Amazon but it’s nice quality and has a crossbody strap. I’m carrying the largest size.

Finally, my shoes are the Reader Favorite Marc Fisher block heels in black suede. I love these shoes I turn to them all the time. I bought mine at Nordstrom for $160 but I just found them on Amazon for $140!

Run Around Outfit

If you see me at drop off or Target, I’m probably wearing this, or a version of it.

I can’t say enough good things about this Half Zip. It fits well and feels great on. I like how it drapes. I’m wearing the large in light brown and went back and ordered the black, beige and gray.

For the most part I keep my athlesuire capsule neutral so all the pieces work together. It makes getting dressed in the morning easy, I don’t have to think about anything.

You probably already have these leggings, by CRZ Yoga. The compare to leggings that retail for $100 more. They wash and wear the same. I’m a big fan.

Also available in plus size here.

I threw on this puffer vest from Amazon Essentials. I don’t like when they look like a flotation device, so I like that this one is thin and slim, fitting the body just right. Available in XS – XXL, I took the large for $29 – other colors available.

Finally, I’ve been wearing the Nike Waffle Running sneaker ($75) constantly, I adore the color combination, they just go with everything.

Pop of Color

Finally, I get crap for not showing a lot of color, which isn’t true, there are colorful options all over the site.

But when it comes color, I don’t want you wearing it for the sake of wearing it. I so often here women frustrated with their wardrobes because they bought something to add personality and interest, usually a colorful top or sweater, but they don’t really like it , so they never wear it.

So where color, just make sure you LOVE it.

I happen to love this pretty rose color, it brightens my face. And the top, a ribbed half-zip is slimming on. I’m wearing the medium, other colors available in S – XXL.

I’m wearing the same CRZ Yoga leggings, and these New Balance Sneakers, that I was surprised to see I bought in 2022. They are still in fantastic shape.

Finally, in all the looks I’m wearing these new (to me) Pavoi hoops in gold (also available in silver tone) for $14.