The bodysuit style is not just a glorified (ahem, adult-acceptable) version of the leotard: it's easy to dress up or down; it comes in a range of figure-flattering styles; it makes daring necklines feel safe and simple cuts feel sexy. Bodysuits can be styled as standalone tops with trousers, mini shorts, and midi skirts or can be layered with cropped blazers or denim jackets, especially during the summer. Whichever way, you get a tucked-in, seamless look. And if you dare to bare, you can wear your bodysuit like a one-piece swimsuit too.
So if you're in the market for an easy-to-wear and easy-to-style one-piece, we've curated some of the highest-rated and best-selling bodysuits ... and yep, they're on Amazon. But don’t just take our word for it — let this lineup of chic and affordable Amazon bodysuits ahead do all the talking. You'll find trendy one-pieces in various cuts like basic tank tops and short-sleeve styles as well as more intricate cut-out and going-out options that you'll be thrilled to slip into this summer.
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A classic and well-fitted tank top bodysuit is a quintessential summer staple. Others may not be able to tell that you're wearing a one-piece, but you will, and you won't have to stress about your top untucking or riding up throughout the day. Go for a simple scoop or slightly more dressed-up square neckline. And choose from details like ribbing, buttons, and frilly straps to spruce up your look.
Reoria Square Neck Tank Top Bodysuits, $, available at Amazon
Going Out Bodysuits on Amazon
Elevated and fancy bodysuits are truly the unsung heroes of eveningwear. Whether you opt for see-through sleeves, corset details, plunging necklines, or satin finishes, you're going to look (and feel) put together. And while these Amazon bodysuits look refined and expensive, they're actually quite affordable and wearable.
SweatyRocks Deep V Sleeveless Backless Halter Bodysuit, $, available at Amazon
Long & Short Sleeve Bodysuits on Amazon
You can't go wrong with a classic cotton T-shirt, so you definitely can't go wrong with a T-shirt bodysuit. Choose from a bunch of solid slim-fit short-sleeve bodysuits for a cool and casual outfit. Or pick long or short sleeve bodysuits with fun sleeve detailing for a slightly dressier feel. Throw on a pair of jeans and go on your way.
MANGDIUP Short Sleeve Basic Elastic Bodysuit, $, available at Amazon
Cut Out Bodysuits on Amazon
For a truly flirty and fun summertime look, a cut-out bodysuit is the way to go. The cut-outs can be placed on the chests, shoulders, or sides of the one-piece for different dramatic effects. Achieve this skin-baring look with any of these Amazon bodysuits for your upcoming bar-hopping, festival-going, and beach-partying.
Milumia Crew Neck Side Cutout Bodysuit, $, available at Amazon
High Neck & Halter Bodysuits on Amazon
A high-neck bodysuit is a perfect summertime option for work. The high neck is great for potentially chilly offices and the sleeveless cut is good for when it's warmer. Style it with a dramatic necklace or a printed blazer and you've got yourself an effortlessly put-together outfit. Go for simple styles or ones with shoulder pads or color-blocking for some extra flare.
Few fashion items have had the longevity and popularity that Levi’s 501 jeans, which celebrated 150 years on May 20, have enjoyed for over a century. First created in the late 1800s, the denim style has evolved from a workwear necessity to a symbol of the ‘60s youth movement to a modern-day fashion insider’s wardrobe essential.
“The 501 is the first, it’s the original, and it’s our icon,” says Tracey Panek, who works as a historian for Levi’s. “It really is the blueprint for the modern blue jeans.”
Known for its button fly and a wide variety of fits, which range from the original straight-leg model to ’90s-style and skinny jeans, the 501s were first designed as “waist overalls,” featuring buttons, as well as a back cinch, for customers — primarily working men — to hook their suspenders. “It was a protective outer garment, and it was originally intended for blue-collar workers who needed tough work products,” says Panek. The original patent for this design was granted to Levi Strauss — the founder of Levi’s — in 1873, yet it wasn’t until 1890 when the lot number “501” started to be used to refer to the model. Subtle changes soon followed: In 1901, two pockets were added; belt loops were tacked on in 1922.
Over time, the 501 further transformed in response to social customs and customer feedback: In 1937, the rivets on the back pockets, which were originally placed outside of the jeans, were moved to the inside after Levi’s heard complaints about the metal scratching people’s furniture. The Levi’s 501 underwent the biggest makeover during World War II, though, when the government enacted material rations that led the company to remove rivets from the crotch and watch pocket and replace branded buttons with generic ones. Soon after, the company took out the back cinch and stitched the back pocket with the diamond shape we know today.
Despite these changes, Panek believes that the 501s are not that different today. “When you come to see the oldest of the pairs, they haven’t changed that much,” Panek says, referring to Levi’s recent pop-up in San Francisco, which included an exhibition with pieces from the brand’s museum and archive. “It’s the recognizability and the rugged simplicity of this blue jean that has transcended into becoming a fashion icon,” echoes Karyn Hillman, chief product officer at Levi’s.
That’s not to say that the 501 jeans didn’t adapt to the social changes that have occurred in the last 150 years.
Take, for example, the 701s, a now-retired lot number that referred to the original women’s version of the 501 jeans. According to Panek, this model came as a result of women wearing the 501s, which she says were probably borrowed from family members, to ride horses and perform other daily activities in the American West. When Levi’s took notice, they released “Lady Levi’s” in 1934. A decade later, the jeans had their first true fashion moment when they appeared in a fashion show in Paris, titled “Fashion Flight,” on twins and Levi’s models Patricia and Priscilla Emery. In 1981, the 701s were folded into the 501 umbrella, with styles for men and women.
Throughout its additional transformations, which include the introduction of 501 shorts and skinny jeans among others, Levi’s 501s have stood the test of time — the original cinch waist, copper buttons, and familiar label remaining a staple in many closets over the decades. “For so many different groups, the 501 became part of the uniform,” says Panek. “It’s a classic.”
During the late 1960s, they became common among members of the youth movements, like the Summer of Love and the anti-Vietnam War protests. On the big screen, the 501s appeared on Marlon Brando in The Wild One (1953), Marilyn Monroe in The Misfits (1961), Chloë Sevigny and Rosario Dawson in Kids (1995), and Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain (2005). They were also the jeans that Steve Jobs wore to introduce the first-ever Apple computer in the ’80s, which, according to Panek, had inside buttons for Jobs to sport the style with suspenders, much like the original waist overalls.
To cement their fashion status, the jeans also have been part of numerous fashion collaborations. The late designer Virgil Abloh’s label Off-White partnered with Levi’s in 2016, releasing 11 styles inspired by the original 501s. In 2021, tennis player Naomi Osaka created a Levi’s collection that gave rise to the ‘93 Naomi Jean that was based on ‘90s-fit men’s 501s. Since 2020, popular cool-girl Danish brand Ganni has teamed up with Levi’s for multiple partnerships that have included dyed 501 jeans in pastel colors.
Today, they’re still finding their way to appeal to younger generations, with collaborations with the likes of personalities like Emma Chamberlain, who first partnered with the brand in 2021, and buzzy brands like Stussy. Levi’s is also capitalizing on its own history, releasing runs of archive-inspired jeans inspired by the styles their customers, which included supermodel Kate Moss and the late musician Kurt Cobain, wore back in the 1990s and early 2000s.
The moves have proved successful: On TikTok, searches for “Levi’s 501 jeans” have over 200 million views, with creators showing off their vintage hauls and styling tips that feature Levi’s 501s in a wide range of styles, as well as their own customizations of secondhand jeans that include everything from upcycled patchwork to brand-new pieces made from old fabrics.
As the brand celebrates 150 years of its longest-standing model, Hillman says that the brand will keep the 501 heritage in mind while continuing to reinvent the style: “We can’t just rely on the old days, we have to keep pushing forward.”
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While 2023’s fashion season has seen its fair share of bold color trends, no look has permeated the style kaleidoscope more this year than silver metallics. From cowboy boots and handbags so shiny they could double as mirrors to silver metallic pants that will make every day feel like the weekend, a festive mood is in the air.
But the silver trend isn’t just for festivals or raves. After seeing Gap’s metallic pants take over TikTok, where the pair currently has 39M+ views, I styled the high-rise jean — which comes in regular, tall, and petite sizes and hits just at the ankle, making them perfect for pairing with flats or heels — for a variety of occasions.
From a look that, yes, will get you crowned the night’s dancing queen to one that wouldn’t appear out of place at a farmer’s market on a Saturday morning, ahead, six ways to style silver metallic pants.
How to Style Silver Metallic Pants for a Summer Event
For a laid-back yet work-appropriate look, maintain the mirrorball effect to a minimum by opting for capsule wardrobe staples like a good button-down. (I chose a now-sold-out Alice + Olivia shirt with an oversized, flowy fit.) Keep the accessories similarly classic with Audrey Hepburn-inspired flats and a timeless flap bag.
How to Style Silver Metallic Pants for Dinner
Make a case for silver as a neutral by pairing the pants with a soft gray sweater and matching heels (mine are in a subtle shade of silver). For a full monochromatic moment that never fails to look elegant, switch out the black leather jacket for a gray coat or a Coastal Grandma-inspired duster.
How to Style Silver Metallic Pants for the Weekend
To take the party-ready trend into more casual weekend-ready territory, pare down the look to essentials like a simple white T-shirt, a jean jacket, and white sneakers. To keep some of the fun factor that attracted me to the pants in the first place, I finished off my outfit with a pair of tiny heart-shaped sunglasses.
How to Style Silver Metallic Pants for a Date
Keep let the pants from stealing all the spotlight by pairing them with a strong stiletto, like this stunning satin pair from Sarah Flint, for a date night. I doubled down on trends here by going for a Celine peplum top (which I thrifted for $35!).
How to Style Silver Metallic Pants for a Night Out
Lean into the disco side of the pants by pairing them with ’70s-inspired platforms for a night out (I wore this to a party celebrating the H&M x Mugler collaboration). More is more here, so don’t be afraid to add statement-making accessories, like an on-trend brooch, crystal bag, and hoop earrings.
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As Refinery29’s fashion writer Frances Solá-Santiago previously reported, black wedding dresses are on the rise for brides-to-be. While wearing black is certainly the atypical route — white wedding dresses obviously still reign in the bridal category — the idea of a noir-as-night dress for nuptials is far from just a style trend. Solá-Santiago points out that plenty of notable folks have worn black as an alternative wedding dress: Chloë Sevigny got married in black for City Hall (and subsequently wore white for her actual ceremony and parties) and Sarah Jessica Parker wore black for her 1997 wedding (though she had told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live years later that she now regrets the decision).
But the bold decision to wear a black wedding dress should be far from regretful, and instead be an act of defiance against the wedding tradition of sending off the “innocent” or “pure” bride. For creative director Lydia Pang (who is also a former R29 staffer), wearing a black gown for her wedding was an absolutely fitting choice given her everyday black-on-black aesthetic. Sometimes, white simply isn’t someone’s color — why spend money on a white dress if it goes against a bride’s personal style? In turn, black is a natural option for the white-adverse, nontraditional bride. You can never go wrong with black: it’s elegant, classic, and dramatic no matter how you slice it.
Ahead, we round up an assortment of inky-black dresses we think Wednesday Addams would approve of for her own hypothetical wedding day. From under-$100 stunners to mid-range black dresses embellished with sparkles to a nearly $6K sculptural column gown, all of these picks are high-octane chic and could absolutely be pulled off for any kind of unconventional nuptial.
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