When it comes to choosing which affordable items to buy from the thousands of options on the internet, the first question I ask myself is, Does this look cheap? If the answer is yes or even maybe, I remove it from my cart immediately. While I support investing in special designer pieces from time to time, a well-rounded, functional wardrobe is one that contains a good mix of high-low pieces.
Since I shop all day for a living and have spotted quite a few incredibly chic, inexpensive pieces that truly look like designer buys lately, I saved them all to share with you. Among them, you'll find versatile wardrobe basics and more statement-making pieces to wear all summer and beyond. Believe it or not, everything is under $150. Without further ado, keep scrolling to shop all of the elevated, wallet-friendly pieces your heart desires. Reformation, Zara, J.Crew, and H&M (to name a few of the brands) are all present and accounted for.
This sophisticated crochet top also comes in black, and I might need both.
H&M shoes never fail to impress me.
I have so many things from Shopbop's new in-house brand in my cart—including this dress.
This pretty cashmere top is cool and unique. I'll be wearing it with black linen pants this summer.
This is such a good pair of capris, and the trend isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
The Row energy.
It's so good that you'll want it in every color—trust me.
Anyone shopping for a summer vacation dress?
These polished shorts are such a smart buy for summer.
You'll wear this perfect LBD for years to come.
I honestly would've guessed this was triple the price.
The quality of Jenny Bird jewelry is always excellent. I've been wearing these particular earrings nonstop.
These aren't your typical drawstring linen pants.
If it's good enough for Kendall Jenner, it's good enough for me.
I just tried this skirt on IRL, and the quality is so good.
No brand does affordable belts better than Madewell.
Layer it over another polo top for a Miu Miu–coded look.
All of your summer outfits are about to look cooler.
I love that the stripes are brown as opposed to the usual black.
I'm obsessed with this color and the fact that they're suede.
The perfect light jacket for this time of year.
I'd wear these constantly—day or night.
This vest trend is going in the cropped and boxy direction.
If you need a new white midi skirt, this one is pretty much perfect.
The ribbed fabric makes this pretty basic look pricey.
We all know the price point on this and that it kind of is designer, but it still looks like it'd be more expensive than it is.
I've yet to come across a pair of denim Bermuda shorts I like more than these.
Just add a white tee and flat sandals.
You have to see the back too.
It's pretty-white-blouse season.
Such a pretty, wearable take on the sheer-skirt trend.
So many pretty outfits will start with this.
Everyone's talking about this affordable UK brand.
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