I'm My Mom's Personal Shopper, and I’m Stocking Her Closet With These 8 Amazon Winter Staples

My mom has been in dire need of a wardrobe overhaul for a few months now. We’ve been making do with buying occasional pieces here and there, but she’s long overdue for some fresh winter basics. Her long-sleeve tees fit too tight, her sweaters have lost their plush and cozy feel, and the fluff from her puffer coat literally leaves a trail behind her. Since the winter weather is really starting to get turbulent, I want to make sure she’s warm and comfortable. 

That’s where I come in as her personal shopper: I took to Amazon, and with her by my side, we curated a winter capsule wardrobe with eight under-$50 fashion essentials that’ll get her through the cold winter ahead. 

Shop 8 Amazon Winter Fashion Essentials: 

• Amazon Essentials Hooded Puffer Coat, $45 (Originally $65)
• Lillusory Cardigan Sweater, $22 with coupon (Originally $53)
• Fuinloth Basic Long-Sleeve T-Shirt, $19 (Originally $25)
• Efan Turtleneck Sweater, $43 (Originally $60)
• Anrabess Waffle-Knit Maxi Dress, $25 (Originally $43)
• Ewedoos Fleece-Lined Leggings, $25 (Originally $40)
• Levi's Classic Straight Jeans, $50 (Originally $60)
• Tehook Fuzzy Socks, $10 (Originally $19)

Amazon Essentials Hooded Puffer Coat 

My mom has been wearing the same tattered puffer coat for over a decade; the stitches have started popping, the filling seems to come from out of nowhere, and the once-gold hardware is now silver. It was about time my mom upgraded her everyday winter coat, and she immediately fell for this pink option from Amazon Essentials. 

It comes in 16 colors, including gray, navy, green, and red, and sizes XS through 6XL. The hooded coat features an easy-to-flatten design, making it ideal for travel or storing away in the spring, plus a waterproof outer shell, full lining, zipper closure, and two side-seam zipper pockets. Its straight fit makes it great for layering over sweaters and long-sleeve shirts, and it falls a few inches below the hip for added warmth.

Efan Turtleneck Sweater

My mom is a creature of habit, so when she finds something that works for her, she sticks with it. In this case, that’s Efan’s Turtleneck Sweater, which she now owns in white, black, and brown, though also comes in 21 colors and sizes S through XL. It has a fold-over turtleneck, drop shoulders, close-fitting ribbing at the sleeves, and contrasting vertical ribbing at the hem and neckline. There are also side slits on both sides and a loose fit throughout the body that hits a few inches above the mid-thigh, depending on height.

Ewedoos Fleece-Lined Leggings

My mom says she’s getting too old to still be fussing with slipping into tights, but she hadn’t quite found anything to give her that extra warmth under her long-line sweaters and dresses. That’s when I remembered Ewedoos’ Fleece-Lined Leggings have been trending on Amazon and suggested they'd make for a good replacement since they were fleece-lined and fit pretty close to the body. After she finally tried them on, she refused to take them off; now, she said she needs them in every color.

The leggings are available in 11 colors, including black, gray, blue, pink, and brown, and sizes XS through 3XL. The leggings feature two side seam pockets, a wide waistband, four-way stretch for maximum mobility, and moisture-wicking fabric. They can be worn outdoors on colder days, but are also good for lounging around when you need a little extra warmth.

Shop more winter fashion essentials from Amazon, below.

Lillusory Cardigan Sweater

Levi's Classic Straight Jeans

Anrabess Waffle-Knit Maxi Dress