I'm Trying to Look Upscale—These 4 Reasonably Priced Items Are My Secret Weapon

As a born-and-raised Southern Californian, my style tends to be quite casual, no matter the occasion. Usually, that means jeans and tees year-round, but lately, I've been wanting to get out of my WFH funk and dress up a bit more. To be clear, "upscale" certainly doesn't have to mean designer. I may be biased, but Who What Wear Collection's newest spring launch is full of beautiful, well-made pieces that don't cost a fortune yet look so polished.
One of the things Who What Wear Collection does best is matching sets. Whether you're looking for a fun yellow pant set or a sophisticated midi A-line skirt with a coordinating crop top, there's definitely something for everyone. Scroll down to shop my four favorite pieces for dressing in an upscale way for less than $180.
1. Matching Sets
None other than Kendall Jenner and Dua Lipa have been wearing matching pant sets in lemony colors.
These extremely comfortable "puddle pants" are so on-trend right now.
2. Midi Dresses
3. Collared Shirts and Dresses
4. Wallpaper Prints
Next, Kacey Musgraves Wore the Trendier Version of Kate Middleton's Favorite $99 Sneakers

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern in 2011—back when the site only published a single story per day. (We have since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC and lives in Los Angeles. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2015, where she is now the Associate Director of Fashion News. From the Oscars to the Met Gala, she leads the site's entire red carpet coverage strategy. She specializes in celebrity and fashion news but also enjoys writing travel features and runway reports. She frequently contributes to WWW's social accounts and has a sizable following on her personal TikTok.
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