Update your wardrobe with these 9 must-haves from Amazon

Another day, another industry conquered by Amazon. Last year, Walmart was the no. 1 seller of online apparel, but Amazon dethroned it. Wells Fargo’s research found that Amazon’s footwear and clothing sales shot up by 15% in 2020, outpacing Walmart by around 20%.

Altogether, apparel and footwear sales netted Amazon around $41 billion, the report said. And those numbers are just from January to June. It’s estimated that Amazon will rake in a total of $45 billion from apparel sales alone by the year’s end.

Its success is largely due to the high-quality items that appeal to many consumers. If you plan to grab some clothes or shoes, try Kim’s five insider pro secrets to making the most out of Amazon. We also put together some of the best apparel items you can buy on Amazon, so you can spend less time scrolling through the endless options and more time grabbing the goodies you need!

1. Slip-on sports shoes for yoga, swimming and more

Thinking about exploring aquatic aerobics this summer? If you’re working in pools with rough bottoms, you’ll want some professional pool shoes. These are some of our favorites — not only are they super sturdy, but they also come in 41 eye-catching designs.

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2. Protect yourself while you work out

You shouldn’t have to drown in your own sweat while working out. This shirt keeps you comfortable and dry. Its silky fabric wicks moisture away from your skin, making it a lightweight and quick-drying addition to your wardrobe. Plus, it doesn’t chafe and it’s super comfortable.

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3. We all need a forgiving pair of pants

These pants have so many amazing designs we couldn’t pick the best one to show you. There’s a design with cat heads coming out of tacos, tie-dye, an American flag, wolves crowded around a moon and even a cat riding a shark over a rainbow. (Yes, you read that correctly.)

We chose the classic camouflage look since camo looks good on everyone. But click on the page and see all the wild designs you can choose from! You’re sure to find something that will shock your family or roommates.

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Start 2025 right

💪 Focused on your health in the new year? Grab your supplies now!

  • Not into going to the gym? A dumbbell set is perfect for at-home workouts.
  • Walking is one of my favorite ways to move. Replace your worn-out sneakers — options for guys and gals.
  • Get your protein on with an easy-to-use personal blender.
  • Keep your calories in check with a food scale. This one has an app with a nutritional calculator.
  • I love doing Pilates to get strong. Grippy socks are great and work for barre and yoga, too.

Good in the world: After the horrific July 4th floods tore through Kerr County, Texas, one woman started a Facebook group to reunite survivors with their stuff, and 36,000 strangers joined in. Volunteers are cleaning mud-soaked diaries, baby shoes and wedding rings, then posting photos to help people reclaim what’s left. It’s heartbreak, healing and hope.

300 to 500 miles

The common myth about when running shoes need replacing. Try this instead: Grab the heel with one hand, the toe with the other and twist. If the midsole doesn’t bend and still feels stiff, your shoes are probably good to go (paywall link). What did the sneaker say when it sneezed? A shoe! (Good one!)

Feeling the pressure? I’ve got ya!

🎁 These gifts come just in time for Christmas.

  • A Polaroid camera (20% off) with Bluetooth and an app you can use to edit your photos. The future is now!
  • Oakley sunglasses are a spec-tacular gift.
  • For the traveler: a nice laptop backpack ($70) saves time while going through TSA security checkpoints.
  • My niece uses this skincare brand, and she freakin’ glows. The set comes with a bunch of goodies.
  • For their 2025 walking resolution, Reebok sneakers (for men and for women).
  • Honest Beauty’s mascara is to die for. It’s also under $20.
  • This hair-drying wand (20% off, $120) is the perfect alternative to Dyson’s $600 Airwrap.
  • A shiny new golf bag would be an un-fore-gettable gift. 🏌️
  • I don’t know how they did it, but this is the best workout mat (15% off) I’ve ever owned. (I gifted myself a Peloton Tread, and it’s great.)
  • For the person obsessed with their journal, colorful ballpoint pens. They’re under $10, too.

Just sell it: Nike, Ralph Lauren, Levi’s and Zara are taking over resale sites like Depop and eBay. Easiest to sell? Brown, beige and multicolored outfits and Nike shoes, which are the No. 1 sellers. Check your closets and make some summer travel money now!