I Don't Like Anything Too Trendy, But These Under-$200 Staples Are Freaking Good

When a new season hits and all your favorite retailers are once again stocked with fresh pieces, it can be tempting to splurge on all the top trends. In the long run, however, I believe it's smarter to spend money on items that strike a balance between classic and trendy because they'll have the most longevity and versatility. That's exactly the motto of our newly launched Who What Wear Collection.
Our latest drop includes pieces that hit on major fall trends—like corsets and cutouts—without risking that timeless factor we all crave. After all, who wants to buy something they'll stop wearing in just a couple of months? Scroll down to shop 27 staples that are too tempting to pass up.
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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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