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1. A waterproof bra liner to absorb under-boob sweat and alleviate bra band and underwire pressure, because those 95-degree summer days are on their way and we all know what that means. Keep them boobies in check and sweat-free with this lovely little reusable, machine-washable liner.
Promising review: "I am not making this up, I had been wearing a soft white tube sock under the wire area of my bras this summer. It has been hotter than usual in north Georgia and I’ve had some very uncomfortable chafing and irritation from being so sweaty so much of the time. I had the heel of the sock pointing up in the middle. I don’t even know what I was searching for on Amazon when I found these little blessings! These bra liners are soft, comfortable, well-made for the price, and not nearly as bulky as wearing tube socks! I’m so glad I found these." —Cheryl K.
Get a set of three from Amazon for $14.99 (available in sizes M–2XL and in eight colors).
2. Dress Weights for when you wanna wear a dress on a super windy summer day. Where have these been all our lives?! Am I late to the party? No more free shows or avoiding dresses all together. Stick these under your dress or skirt and avoid a Marilyn Monroe moment.
This New York–based small business focuses on keeping your "cheeks in check" with handmade, reusable Dress Weights.
Promising review: "Suuuuper helpful and quick to put on a dress! Convenient storage and really stays on there! Had them on my bridesmaid dress and was running/dancing around in Texas heat for about 12 hours and they stayed on! Thank goodness too, otherwise the guests would've gotten a free show 😂. Wonderful product, would buy 10x over again!" —Allison
Get a pack of four from Dress Strong on Etsy for $15.
3. A pack of heel stoppers to avoid your heels sinking into the grass worse than the Titanic sunk. Think of how perfect these would be for outdoor summer weddings if you're gonna be a bridesmaid or even the bride! A total must-have.
Promising review: "I received this by 12 p.m. using Prime One Day on the DAY of my wedding (yes my bad that I was so busy and completely forgot to get this earlier!) Snapped these on my Jimmy Choo thin heels immediately and they SAVED my day! They stayed on my heels the entire four hours that I walked in them in an outdoor garden with grass and gravel ground. I was greeting guests and taking photos and these protected the heels and they still looked decent afterwards. No sinking into grass, dirt, or gravel, and no embarrassment. They made my heels more stable and comfortable to walk in as well. So glad I got these!" —Jenn H.
Get them from Amazon for $11.99 (available in sizes XXS–M for different heel thicknesses).
4. A two-pack of Downy wrinkle release spray because it's too hot to pull the iron out. It'll also help eliminate odor for neat, fresh clothing. Just spray, smooth, and go! Getting wrinkles out has never been easier.
Promising review: "We took the Downy Wrinkle Guard spray for our 14-day cruise and to our disbelief all of our clothing looked as sharp as the day that we packed our luggage. A light spray on the wrinkled area, slide your hand over, and the wrinkle is gone. Great product!" —Albert Z.
Get it from Amazon for $10.88.
5. A keyhole halter crop top with a BUILT-IN BRA!!! Seriously, can we get more tops like this?! Music to my ears. No bra, but cleavage still lookin good! Yay, let the twins be free all summer.
Klassy Network is a woman-owned small biz that specializes in the Brami top, which are tops with built-in padding so figuring out a bra that'll work under your shirt isn't a problem.
Promising review: "Very cute. Love all the different styles I can tie it in. I’m a 32B and got XS. Usually I don’t have any cleavage in tops but this is giving a little" —Thao
Get it from Klassy Network for $42 (available in women's sizes XS–3XL and in three colors).
6. A set of two pairs of sunglasses for anyone who's ALWAYS losing their sunnies (🙋🏽♀️) in the summer. If you lose one, pull out the other pair of these cheap but SUPER cute sunglasses. They're rectangle-shaped for a '90s retro feel while also blocking out glares anddd sunnies are forever the perf summer accessory to take your outfit to the next level.
Promising review: "I had originally seen these pair of glasses on TikTok and was very eager to buy them and let me tell you they did NOT disappoint. They are very sturdy, fashionable, and look like a high-end pair of glasses." —Alejandra L.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $11.95+ (also available as singles and in 33 colors).
7. A genius bra strap converter kit that'll transform any bra into exactly what you need for that shirt you wanna wear. Conceal the straps, keep em in place, and control the cleavage.
The kit includes 12 clips (four in black, four in white, and four in tan), and three bra strap holders.
Promising reviews: "Just used these to make my regular bra into a racerback bra and it worked perfectly. I actually got compliments on the tank top I was wearing this with and people were asking me what kind of bra I had on because it was hidden so well, they wanted to buy them too! I told them it was just my regular bra with these bra strap clips and they were shocked and impressed! Also, I have young kids and am always bending over to pick them up and these stayed in place perfectly and were very comfortable. I didn't even need to re-adjust them at any point. BUY THEM! :)" —S0000
"I was going to have to purchase a new halter bra but instead I turned one of my normal bras into a halter bra with these clips. They worked wonderfully with my new dress and also saved me a lot of money." —KO
Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in five styles).
8. Or a frontless, backless, strapless bra to give you amazing support without the look of a bra. No tight straps, no back band, nada, just some bomb cleavage and a bra you can wear with everything!
Misses Kisses is a woman-owned, LA-based small biz founded by Amanda Marie that specializes in bra kits! She decided to create the bra kit when she realized there wasn't anything that gives you the cleavage you get when you use your hands to push your boobs together.
Each bra kit comes with the following: a bra length of your choice, four anti-slip, medical-grade stickers, a pair of volumizing pads (beige, mocha, or black), an optional strap, a branded satin travel bag, and a complimentary virtual fitting.
Wanna wear these in the pool? No problem! Grab these reusable water-resistant, sweat-proof pads.
*If you'd like more details, check out BuzzFeed's Misses Kisses bra review!
Promising review: "I got married recently and was so concerned as I have rather large breasts and my dress was very low cut. I was incredibly skeptical, but I danced my butt off in this bra! It was amazing, and the girls did not move once! HIGHLY recommend!!" —Sarah H.
Get it from Misses Kisses for $157 (available in four plunge lengths, pad sizes S–2XL, and three colors).
9. A stick of Body Glide anti-chafing balm so you can stop trouble before it even gets to start. Chafing makes shorts and skirts ZERO fun for the summer but it's too dang hot out there for pants! If you also have this issue, this product just asked me to ask you if you wanna be best friends.
Check out what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord had this to say about this lovely little balm: "I swear by this to the point where if I can't find it in the morning on a summer run, I just won't go out, LOLOL. My boobs chafe SO BADLY under my sports bra bands, no matter what kind I'm wearing, but putting on a tiny bit of this before I leave works like a charm. Absolutely no more friction and no more going 'OW OW OW' in the shower because my literal boob wounds were stinging."
Promising review: "I wear this all the time! I have thick thighs and the 90+ weather doesn't agree with them! But this, I can wear all day and night with no issues! I even wore it to a music festival where I walked 20,000 steps in the heat and came home happy and chafe-free!" —Cara C.
Get it from Amazon for $17.26.
10. Or a set of anti-chafing thigh bands to prevent your luscious thighs from rubbing and chafing on warm days. Goodbye discomfort, these thighs have some lives to save and chafing isn't gonna stop em.
Promising review: "I gave these two solid test drives before writing my review because I was that skeptical but y’all, THEY’RE AWESOME. I’ve been doing the bike shorts thing for pretty much my entire life, but the extra layer is annoying and biker shorts tend to ride…er, up? I got these as a skeptic, figuring maybe, just maaaaybe there’s a better solution out there and, you guys. Seriously. This is IT. I got the black lace ones and these bad boys stay put! Initially I had them on for about four hours, but I took them for a full eight hour work day yesterday, and they did great! I love that they don’t ride up anywhere during the day, they’re super easy to put on, take off, and hand wash, and they look way prettier than my biker shorts. For the first time, I’m excited to wear dresses this summer!" —Jill S.
Get them from Amazon for $20.69 (available in women's sizes S–3XL and 17 colors).
11. A three-pack of Tide to Go pens for those days you're dining outside and spill a little sangria on your dress. A spot remover you can easily bring with you everywhere!
Promising review: "Everyone should seriously carry one in their bag and car, so freaking useful. Just last week, I wore a white sweater for a lunch meeting, and of course, stain ensues. Luckily, I had a Tide pen in my purse and was squeaky clean in under 60 seconds before my next meeting. Stain, what stain? That's a YEP from me!" —Ms. Hala
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $7.74.
12. A good ole roll of boob tape that'll do all the lifting of a bra without needing to *actually* wear one. It's breathable, it's sweat-proof, and is the perfect option to wear under any shirt or dress. Tape 'em up however you need for whatever you wear!
Promising review: "As someone with large boobs, I’ve always struggled with strapless bras and basically accepted that I’d never be able to wear backless clothing. Growing up, I used those little sticky bras (the ones that look like chicken cutlets, you know the ones) but now, they just don’t provide enough coverage or support for 36G boobs. For an upcoming wedding, I got a beautiful jumpsuit with an open-ish back and was determined to find something to hold my boobs up/in. Tried this boob tape and watched a couple of YouTube how-to videos and my life has been changed!!! Worked super well and held up perfectly for 8-9 hours in the LA summer heat (+ after party sweat). Was also not painful at all to remove at the end of the night. Highly recommend this boob tape for your backless top needs!!!" —k
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 15 styles).
13. Or a set of reusable silicone pasties to conceal the areola and nipple while also providing comfort and support without the need of an actual bra. These are perfect for sheer, backless, or strapless tops andddd they aren't all lumpy, so they won't make your tatas look weird.
Promising review: "I’ve bought several pairs of these over the years. They last a long time but I usually like a new pair to start off the summer. The best thing about them is that they are large and cover a large area which creates a very smooth appearance under everything I wear. No weird lumpy mess. They prevent your nipples from showing through. I wear them with all of my light colored tops and with anything that is strapless or a little sheer. They stay on great. I’m a 32DDD and I get the D+ size. Love them!!" —Trisha
Get them from Amazon for $22.53 (available in five colors and sizes small for A–C cups and large for D+ cups).
14. A deodorant made with natural ingredients like vitamin E, shea butter, and coconut oil to keep you smelling ahhhh-mazing all day! You'll smell great while you bar hop all day in the sun and you may even lift your arms discreetly just for a whiff of this sweet smellin' deodorant. No sweat stains on your summer dresses this year!
Play Pits is a Black family-owned small biz founded by mom, Chantel Powell, and son, Kameron Powell, after Chantel found herself searching for a chemical-free, kid-friendly deodorant for Kameron when he was six and playing sports. They specialize in deodorant for any and everyone! From kids to adults, Play Pits is definitely for everyone.
Promising review: "I knew if ya'll could make the pits of children smell good with natural deodorant, this was going to be a good choice. This is by far.....the BEST natural adult deodorant I have EVER used! The smell is awesome. I tested it by going out and cutting my lawn. Still smelled fresh! I am telling ALL my friends about this deodorant! I have tried many and I had to constantly put it on. NOT Queen! Put it on once and forget it. Please NEVER change this deodorant! It is AWESOME! Thank you bunches. You need to have TV commercials!" —Dianne
15. A floppy straw hat so you can serve looks while also keeping the sun out of your face and eyes. So cute, so stylish — throw this on and let's go to the be-each, let's go get away *in my Nicki Minaj voice*.
Promising review: "I’m sure this is what they mean by hot girl summer. I’m a teacher and I do carpool/recess every day and have thick hair and a big ole head so I got the large. This is such a life saver!!! I hate tan lines and just got sick of getting burned/exhausted from the sun and heat every day. Seriously the best thing ever. It’s so wide it even keeps sun off of my chest. Love!!!! (My students love it, too. Some make fun of me but what are you gonna do lol)." —S
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes M–XL and eight colors).
16. A 20-pack of silver polishing wipes that'll take those tarnished jewelry pieces and make them shine more than Tamatoa from Moana. All your necklaces will be so ready to sparkle in the sun since all that swimming, sticky weather, and sweaty activity makes your jewelry more tarnished than normal.
Promising review: "My engagement ring is silver, and it tarnishes easily. Since I wear it every day, it would get dull and gray very quickly. I was using silver cleaner, but it didn't work very well, and didn't make my ring shiny. These wipes blew that stuff away! Just a few seconds was all it took to make my ring look brand-new. I am so happy with these wipes. So easy, and the results are amazing! I even tried one on my white gold wedding band, and it worked on that too." —Bethany Nadeau
Get them from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in two sizes).
17. And lastly, Sweat Block wipes, and yes, they do exactly what they say they're gonna do! Just press these on dry, clean skin before bed, air dry for five minutes before going to sleep, wake up the next day, wash the treated areas, and there ya go! Dry for up to SEVEN days!!
Promising review: "Cannot recommend enough!!! If you suffer from excessive sweat like I do, this stuff is a lifesaver!! I've always had a problem with underarm sweat and I've tried every kind of antiperspirant available and nothing worked. I finally saw this on BuzzFeed and decided to give it a try. I can't believe I've suffered this long without this product. I showered at night, dabbed the wipe on, took another shower in the morning and it's been almost three days now and almost no sweat! It did itch a little but nothing unbearable and I can deal with that for the pay off!!!" —Kathy
Get 10 wipes from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three pack sizes).
You, having everyone smell your pits after using Queen deodorant:
