50 mistakes that make you look bad — they'll surprise you

DLOODA Flare Leggings with Pockets

Most leggings make you look like you’re headed to the gym. These flare leggings aren’t most leggings. Their bell-bottom silhouette and chic crossover waist make them easy to dress up, while their large side pockets are super convenient. Some buyers even get away with wearing them to work: “Love these so much I bought a second pair!” one reviewer wrote. “They are great for the office and soooo comfortable!”

• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
• Available styles: 5+

Mistake: Washing clothes in a dirty machineFix: Sanitizing your washer

Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner (6-Pack)

Contrary to popular belief, your washing machine doesn’t wash itself with every load of laundry. Whenever my machine starts to smell a little funky, I run an empty cycle with one of these washing-machine cleaner tablets, and it looks and smells like new. The time-release formula removes dirt, bacteria, build-up, and unwanted odors that get trapped inside the drum, valves, and filter, plus it’s septic-safe and compatible with most machines.

Mistake: Bras that don’t work with tricky necklines Fix: A tape & pasties set

WIRNENPD Tape Kit

If you avoid wearing plunging necklines, open backs, and strapless tops due to their incompatibility with most bras, you’re not alone. This tape kit helps you create your own support wherever you need it and while remaining invisible underneath tricky necklines. It’s made from breathable cotton with a skin-friendly, sweat-resistant adhesive, and the roll of tape also comes with petal pasties.

Mistake: Dry hands & cracked cuticlesFix: A nourishing 10-minute hand mask

Bodipure Moisturizing Hand Masks (12-Pack)

Harsh weather and constant hand washing often lead to dry skin and cracked cuticles. These hand masks are like glove-shaped facials for your fingers. They’re filled with a rich keratin cream that’s designed to hydrate skin, soften fingers, nourish nails, and smooth wrinkles, all in a quick 10-minute session.

Mistake: Fine hair that falls flatFix: A thickening spray that actually works

Boldify Hair Thickening Spray

This Boldify thickening spray uses sea salt and peptide-rich amaranth seed extract to create volume, texture, and definition in thin hair — and according to buyers, it actually works. “Best thickening product I have ever tried!” said one reviewer. “It makes my hair appear fuller and gives it some ‘grip’ so that I can actually style my hair without it falling flat in 30 minutes.”

Mistake: A bag strap that’s the wrong length or worn outFix: A clip-on chain that looks so elevated

RAPUDA Chain Metal Purse Straps (4-Pack)

Maybe that clutch doesn’t look quite fancy enough for a wedding, maybe you’d like a crossbody style to go with your look, or maybe the strap on your favorite shoulder bag has seen better days. Either way, these gold-tone chain straps elevate your purse in seconds. They’re made from electroplated iron for durability, they clip onto most bags with their metal clasps, and the flat-chain design is comfortable to wear. This set includes four different lengths.

Mistake: Bra straps poking out of your tanksFix: A camisole with built-in support

Danysu Tank Top with Built-In Bra

With thin or racerback-style straps, most tank tops won’t hide your bra. When you opt for a tank top with a built-in bra, you get the best of both worlds: style and support. This one has trendy spaghetti straps, a versatile scoop neck, and double-layered coverage with removable pads and a reinforced elastic band. It’s also made from a cotton-blend fabric for breathability and stretch.

• Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large
• Available styles: 15+

Mistake: Scuffed sneakers & other shoesFix: Portable wipes with built-in scrubbers

Henviro Sneaker Cleaner Wipes Kit

White sneakers look great for about a week, and then life happens. Clean and de-scuff your kicks wherever you happen to be with these sneaker wipes. They’re individually packaged for portability, dual-textured for on-the-go scrubbing power, and infused with a non-toxic cleaning solution that’s tough on dirt, yet gentle on leather, canvas, mesh, and rubber.

Mistake: A gapping waistbandFix: Tailoring the fit in seconds with button pins

TOOVREN Button Pins for Loose Pants (8-Pack)

Everyone’s body is different — especially the waist-to-hip ratio, which is why pants, shorts, and skirts often gap at the waist. These button pins help you adjust the fit in seconds, without any sewing, tailoring, or permanent changes. They’re made from metal, come in various designs to match your clothing, and have secure backs that sit flat against your tummy for comfort. They come in classic denim-style pins as well as decorative styles with flowers, teddy bears, and more.

Mistake: Mixing whites & colorsFix: A color-catching laundry sheet

Shout Color Catcher Laundry Sheets (72-Pack)

A single red shirt can turn an entire load of laundry pink, but these color catcher sheets absorb loose dye before it can ruin your wardrobe. One per load prevents fading and color transfer, so you can mix whites, colors, and denim in the same load to save time and frustration. And in case you’re wondering if they work, they have a near-perfect 4.8-star overall rating from more than 40,000 reviewers.

Mistake: Awkwardly walking in uncomfortable heelsFix: Cushioned metatarsal pads that stay put

Walkize Metatarsal Foot Pads (2 Pairs)

The ball of your foot takes almost all the pressure in a pair of heels, which is why stilettos can feel unbearable by the second hour. These metatarsal pad inserts cushion the ball of your foot with cloud-like silicone gel and stick to any pair with an adhesive backing. “Game changer,” one reviewer said. “They stay in place, feel soft, and make a huge difference in comfort. I can finally wear my favorite shoes without pain.”

Mistake: A blemish that won’t surfaceFix: Micro-dart pimple patches that start treatment sooner

Peach Slices Deep Blemish Microdarts (9-Pack)

Some blemishes refuse to come to the surface — and they’re usually deep, stubborn, painful, and difficult to treat. These early-stage pimple patches are designed to tackle those deep blemishes before they become an issue. Each hydrocolloid patch contains 176 micro-darts that distribute healing salicylic acid straight into the pimple. They’re also clear, biodegradable, and hypoallergenic.

Mistake: Chalky deodorant marksFix: A sponge that erases them

Hollywood Fashion Secrets Deodorant Removing Sponge

Don’t let deodorant marks ruin your outfit right before you walk out the door. This reusable deodorant remover sponge lifts the white, chalky markings from all kinds of fabrics without water and with a few gentle swipes. It’s also lightweight and portable, so you can stash it in your bag, and you can use it on pet hair and powdered makeup stains, too.

Mistake: Costume jewelry that tarnishesFix: An affordable set that’s gold-plated

PAVOI Pearl Necklace and Earring Set

Cheap jewelry usually looks cheap, but this pearl necklace and earring set is the exception. The studs and pendant contain realistic-looking pearls wrapped in 24K gold-plated cages, and they’re hypoallergenic for sensitive skin. One reviewer has been wearing these pieces for eight months now, and “they still haven’t tarnished!”

Mistake: Boring elastic hair tiesFix: Pearl-embellished scrunchies

Fashey Pearl Hair Scrunchies (3-Pack)

While a plain elastic hair tie gets the job done, it can flatten an otherwise pulled-together outfit — especially if you’re headed to a fancy party or a wedding. These beaded scrunchies are covered with faux pearls, adding a chic, elegant edge to your bun or ponytail. The interior tie is soft, stretchy, and sturdy, and the design looks as gorgeous on your wrist as it does in your hair.

Mistake: Damaging delicates & wool when your wash themFix: A gentle formula you don’t need to wash out

Soak Scentless Laundry Detergent

Standard laundry detergent is often too harsh for delicate fabrics, damaging materials like silk, wool, and lace. Made with plant-derived ingredients, this no-rinse soak wash pulls dirt and oils away from your delicates while hand-washing them, so you can soak and squeeze. The fragrance-free formula is a favorite among reviewers with sensitive skin and noses, but it also comes in elevated scents like fig and wild mint.

Mistake: Thirsty skin that messes with your makeupFix: Hydrating drops that work mixed with products & solo

e.l.f. Thirst Burst Drops

Even expensive foundations look chalky and flaky when applied over dry skin. These Thirst Burst drops soak in fast to plump and hydrate your complexion without a greasy residue. Use them alone over bare skin, or mix them with your favorite foundation to add a dewy, moisturizing finish. “One of the best hydrating products I've purchased! “ one reviewer said. “My skin has cleared up and looks great under makeup!”

Mistake: Basic bra straps on viewFix: Decorative straps you’ll want to show off

Moly Story Decorative Bra Straps

Some necklines simply won’t hide a bra strap. In that case, make your bra straps an asset to your outfit. These decorative handmade straps feature pink embroidered roses with green leaves, so they look stunning poking out from underneath your tanks, sundresses, and off-the-shoulder tops. They’re made from stretchy, size-adjustable spandex, and they secure onto most strapless or convertible bras.

Mistake: Loose threads, visible tags & unopened pocketsFix: Precision seam rippers

Aipker Seam Rippers (2-Pack)

Unopened pockets or vents, loose hems, and scratchy tags make your clothing look messy. These seam rippers have earned an average 4.6-star rating from almost 5,000 reviewers because they’re compact and effective. Their sharp, narrow points slip under a single stitch, helping you remove a loose thread without hassle or damage. Keep the big one in your sewing kit and the small one in your bag.

Mistake: Accidentally exposing your underwearFix: A skort with plenty of flutter

onlypuff Ruffle Skort

A skirt seems like a great idea until you encounter a gust of wind or a low chair. This ruffle skort offers the best of both worlds: a cute, flouncy overlay with lace trim for style, and built-in shorts underneath for coverage. It also has a cotton-blend material and has a wide elastic waistband, making it breathable, comfortable, and stretchy.

• Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
• Available styles: 40+

Mistake: Brittle, cracked & discolored nailsFix: Nourishing repair patches that work at night

LTQXGT Toenail Care Patches (21-Pack)

If your nails are dry, brittle, discolored, or peeling, these nail repair patches are designed to help. Apply them before bed and leave them on overnight to strengthen nails and rehydrate dry cuticles while you sleep.

Mistake: A lip combo that doesn’t matchFix: A liner & lip crayon in one

fwee Dual Coloring Stick Lip Liner

Getting a clean lip often means using a liner and a lipstick, but matching your shades can be a pain. This all-in-one coloring stick has a precision lip liner on one end and a lip crayon on the other, both in a creamy, long-lasting, easy-to-blend formula. You can even use it on your cheeks as a blush. Get it in your choice of several highly pigmented shades.

Mistake: Tarnished, cloudy jewelryFix: An at-home cleaning solution

CONNOISSEURS Jewelry Cleaner Solution

Especially if you wear your jewelry every day, dirt and oil build up fast, dulling the metal and clouding the gemstones. Getting your jewelry professionally cleaned takes time and money — but this at-home jewelry cleaner gets the job done in 30 seconds and for cents apiece. The formula contains special polymers that safely remove oil, boost shine, and repel dirt on gold, sterling silver, diamonds, and precious stones, plus it comes with a dip tray and a soft-bristle brush.

Mistake: Dressy shoes that hurtFix: A block heel you can walk in

Athlefit Braided Heeled Sandals

Most closets have flats you can wear forever, and heels that hurt after an hour but nothing in between. These braided heel sandals bridge that gap with a dressy yet functional shoe that’s “super comfortable” and “goes with everything,” according to one reviewer. They have a 2.2-inch block heel that’s easy to walk in, thick braided straps in multiple neutral color options, and a foam-cushioned footbed for comfort and support.

• Available sizes: 5.5 — 11
• Available styles: 5+

Mistake: Ruining your expensive brasFix: Mesh lingerie bags that keep their shape

Simple Houseware Lingerie Wash Bags (3-Pack)

Bras are some of the most expensive things in your wardrobe — and the first to fall apart if you don’t wash them by hand. These lingerie wash bags save you time, hassle, and money. With rigid plastic frames and fine mesh fabric, they protect your bras in the wash, preventing straps from tangling, delicate lace from pulling, and underwire from poking through. They also have rust-free zippers in the center for easy loading.

Mistake: A dull smileFix: A brush-on whitening pen

Auraglow Extra Strength Teeth Whitening Pen

Whitening your smile doesn’t have to be a huge hassle or a painful experience. This whitening pen lets you apply a 9% hydrogen peroxide treatment directly to your teeth with its built-in brush applicator; no trays, lights, strips, or rinsing required. The formula aims to remove discoloration in one-minute-a-day sessions, and it’s enamel-safe and gentle on sensitive teeth.

Mistake: Time-consuming braids that use half your hairFix: A braided headband that looks real

CJL HAIR Braided Headbands (2-Pack)

Especially if you have thin hair, braided styles can make your hair look even thinner. Available in tons of shades, these braided headbands slip on in seconds to give you an elegant, ornate style that makes your hair look much thicker. Each set includes two bands (one with an Alice design and one with an adjustable elastic strap), and according to reviewers, the heat-resistant synthetic strands look and feel real.

Mistake: Uneven French tipsFix: A kit for the perfect at-home manicure every time

modelones French Tip Nail Tool Kit (6-Pack)

Freehanding a French tip isn’t easy — especially 10 times over. This French manicure tool helps you create an even, uniform tip every single time. Simply coat one of the four included jelly heads with your color of choice and stick the end of your nail into the soft silicone. “A total game changer!” one reviewer said. “With this tool, it’s quick, easy, and comes out looking salon perfect every single time.”

Mistake: A creased sun hatFix: This magnetic hat clip

Niveaya Magnetic Hat Clip

Don’t ruin your favorite sun hat by shoving it in your suitcase or beach bag. This hat clip secures around a strap with its carabiner-style ring and has a large magnetic clasp that grips the brim of most sun hats. Since it’s made from genuine leather and comes in a wide range of bright and neutral colors, it looks super chic hanging on your bag.

Mistake: Patchy or uneven self-tannerFix: A tan eraser that helps you start over

Bondi Sands Self Tan Eraser

Maybe you went a little too dark with your self-tanner, or maybe your last tan faded and left you with uneven patches you can’t scrub off. Either way, this self-tan eraser can help. Apply the gentle formula, leave it on for five minutes, and rinse it off with warm water. Infused with aloe vera for moisture, it leaves skin soft, even, and prepped for your next application.

Mistake: Slippery scarves & messy knotsFix: A stylish scarf ring

TWSURE Scarf Ring Clips (4-Pack)

Scarves (especially those made from silky materials) rarely stay put around your neck. These scarf rings secure the fabric through decorative metal loops, holding the drape in place all day without retying or readjusting. They come in a set of four chic designs with gold-tone metal, rhinestones, and faux pearls, and you can also use them to cinch necklines and T-shirt hems.

Mistake: Frizz & flyawaysFix: A hair-taming wand that lasts for 12 hours

Garnier Fructis Frizz Tamer Hair Serum Wand

Frizz, baby hairs, and flyaways can make otherwise stylish hairdos look messy, but gels and hairsprays leave behind an unwanted texture. This hair tamer stick smooths rogue strands with its hydrating yet non-greasy, non-sticky formula. It also boosts shine, holds your hair in place for up to 12 hours, and is super easy to apply with its mascara-like wand.

Mistake: Flaky, smudged mascaraFix: A long-lasting tubing formula

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky Tubing Mascara

Traditional mascara has a habit of clumping, flaking, and smudging underneath your eyes. This tubing mascara wraps each lash in a flexible tube that lengthens and defines — and at the end of the day, it slides off with warm water and gentle pressure. It’s also infused with castor oil to promote growth and has an applicator with pyramid-shaped bristles to coat every lash.

Mistake: Wrinkled clothingFix: A portable steamer that’s safe for delicates

HiLife Clothes Steamer

Ironing requires a board, a clunky iron, and more patience than most mornings allow. This portable steamer heats up in under a minute and uses fine steam to release wrinkles while clothing hangs. It’s compact for travel, safe on most fabrics (including cotton, wool, chiffon, silk, and nylon), and has a 240-milliliter tank that creates up to 15 minutes of continuous steam.

Mistake: A bra you can see & feelFix: Seamless, wire-free support

DEANGELMON Seamless Wireless Bra

Most bras show underneath T-shirts and make you want to rip them off the second you get home. This seamless wireless bra is not most bras. Its W-shaped jelly bands support without underwire, its ultra-stretchy fabric glides against your skin like butter, its seamless scalloped trim is invisible under clothing, and its wide straps are adjustable for a custom-like fit.

• Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
• Available styles: 10+

Mistake: Feeling insecure about your legsFix: Airbrushed, sun-kissed coverage

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs

Who says makeup is solely for your face? This leg makeup spray gives your ankles, calves, and thighs a sun-kissed, airbrushed finish while covering unwanted freckles, veins, and other blemishes. Designed to stay on all day, the formula is water- and transfer-resistant, and it comes in over a dozen shades to match most skin tones.

Mistake: Earrings that pull on your lobesFix: Invisible, latex-free support patches

Lobe Wonder Earlobe Support Patches (60-Pack)

Heavy statement earrings can weigh down your piercings, making them look droopy and potentially stretching or tearing the holes. These earring patches reinforce the earlobe from behind with clear, discreet, comfortable support. They’re also hypoallergenic and latex-free, and each order includes 60 patches that are compatible with posts, hooks, and hoops.

Mistake: Clipping your cuticlesFix: Pushing them back instead

Olive & June Cuticle Remover

Clipping your cuticles causes them to grow back tougher and more stubborn than before — and it can create tiny cuts that leave your skin susceptible to infection. This cuticle remover cream softens and exfoliates dead cuticles in minutes, so you can gently push them back without clipping them. The formula is dermatologist-tested and contains nourishing plant oils for healthy nails.

Mistake: Dry or cracked leather accessoriesFix: Convenient wipes that clean & condition

Leather Honey Leather Care Wipe Kit

Leather accessories can last for decades, but without occasional cleaning and conditioning, they dry out, stiffen, and crack. These pre-moistened textured wipes are designed to clean and condition your leather shoes, bags, jackets, skirts, and upholstery, and they couldn’t be easier to use. They come individually wrapped for freshness and portability, and the non-toxic formula is safe on new and old leather of all colors.

Mistake: Shorts that look too casualFix: A more tailored silhouette

Feiersi Suit Tailored Shorts

Most warm-weather wardrobes require you to choose between denim shorts (too casual) and tailored pants (too hot). When the occasion calls for something dressy yet breathable, these pleated shorts offer the clean lines and polished silhouette of slacks in a much cooler length. They also have functional pockets, belt loops, and an elastic waistband in the back for a flexible fit.

• Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
• Available styles: 35+

Mistake: Dry, dull skinFix: A hydrating shimmer body stick

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Body Shimmer Stick

Highlighter doesn’t have to end at your face. This body shimmer stick nourishes with vitamin E, hydrates with cocoa butter, and creates a radiant, sun-kissed glow using high-gloss pigments. The vegan formula is dermatologist-tested and provides 48 hours of moisture, while the twist-up stick makes it easy to apply.

Mistake: Outfits that require ample accessoriesFix: A dress that does it all

V FOR CITY Dress with Built-In Bra & Pockets

Most dresses in your closet require a special bra that won’t show and a bag to hold your phone. Thanks to its shelf bra with removable pads and deep side pockets, this practical tank dress has those features built right in, so you can throw it on and walk out the door. It also has a racerback scoop neck you can dress up or down and a swing silhouette made from stretchy cotton, so it’s both trendy and comfortable.

• Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
• Available styles: 8

Mistake: Blowouts that fall flat & damage hairFix: Ionic heated rollers

Remington Blowout Style Hair Curlers

When it comes to bouncy, voluminous, long-lasting curls, our mothers and grandmothers were onto something. These heated hair rollers are designed to give you a professional-looking blowout that irons can’t replicate — but this set has a few modern upgrades. Each roller has a thermal core to retain heat, a velvety texture for grip, a ceramic ion construction to reduce frizz, and a J-shaped clip for crease-free hold.

Mistake: Lotions that don’t nourishFix: A body oil that’s “life-changing”

Naturium The Glow Getter Body Oil

Lotions can sit on the top layer of your skin, doing nothing to support the texture or dullness underneath. This body oil nourishes, brightens, and deeply hydrates skin while replenishing its natural lipid barrier. “Life-changing,” said one reviewer who’s had dry, ashy skin all their life. Now, they have “beautiful glowing legs and arms,” plus it “feels amazing” and “absorbs beautifully.”

Mistake: Sneakers that cramp your styleFix: Memory-foam shoes that actually look good

Project Cloud Memory Foam Sneakers

Comfy shoes have a reputation for ruining your outfit, but these Project Cloud sneakers are the exception, granted they’re both comfortable and trendy at the same time. They have a memory foam footbed that cushions every step, a thick textured outsole that prevents slipping, and a faux-suede upper in tons of colors to complement your style.

• Available sizes: 5.5 — 11
• Available styles: 25+

Mistake: A classic bra under a racerbackFix: Clips that cinch the straps

Thsinde Bra Strap Clips (12-Pack)

Classic bras and racerback tanks don’t mix; not without these easy and affordable bra clips, anyway. They cinch your straps together between your shoulder blades to boost support and conceal them under most tank tops. This set includes 12 lightweight clips in four colors and three elastic strap bands that are length-adjustable.

Mistake: Messy ManicuresFix: Cuticle tape that peels off

modelones Gel Polish Liquid Latex

The biggest challenge when it comes to at-home manicures? Keeping the polish on the nail. This liquid latex lets you peel off all your mistakes in one easy, satisfying step. Coat your cuticle in the non-toxic formula, which dries from a liquid into a stretchy tape. Then paint, dip, or stamp your nails, and remove the latex to reveal a perfect manicure every time.

Mistake: Bulky knotted scarvesFix: Sleek scarf rings

SYWDUDUCLT Scarf Rings (3-Pack)

Especially when styling a thin or short scarf, knotting the material can add bulk and reduce length. These scarf rings help you secure the accessory into a neat, flat drape that stays in place all day without a knot. The brand makes tons of gorgeous designs in various shapes and colors, but they’re all made from metal alloy for lightweight durability.

Mistake: Dry, damaged hairFix: An at-home bond-repair treatment that does it all

Olaplex No 6 Leave-in Styling Treatment

Heat, dye, sun, and water can all damage the natural proteins in your hair — and most products smooth hair temporarily without fixing the damage underneath. This leave-in styling treatment does it all in one easy step. It uses bond-building technology to rebuild strands while taming frizz, adding shine, detangling knots, and speeding up dry time. It even protects your hair against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mistake: Stained clothingFix: Portable stain remover wipes

Emergency Stain Rescue Stain Remover Wipes (25-Pack)

Whether you’re dealing with an old wine mark you missed last time you wore that dress or a fresh splatter of coffee on the train, these stain remover wipes help you keep your clothing spotless, no sink or washing machine required. They’re individually wrapped for portability and tough on food, blood, dirt, grease, and accidents, even though the formula is water-based and pH neutral.