(Fashion)

12 Affordable Pieces That Look So Expensive

by Laura Lajiness Kaupke

We all appreciate designer goods, but most of the time we rely on affordable finds to sustain us during our regularly scheduled shopping urges. To help you navigate the day-to-day ensemble search, we’re sharing our favorite affordable picks of the moment. From gorgeous separates to killer accessories—all of which hit on summer’s biggest trends—our edit has a little something for everyone. Treat yourself to a special indulgence, guilt-free!

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Fresh Affordable Finds

If your earlobes are in a summery state of mind like ours, straw statement earrings are the way to go.

You can never have enough white tops, especially in summer. Eyelet detailing breathes bohemian spirit into this polished blouse.

Fall comes with a retro '70s mood. Get ahead of it now with this adorable striped tee—it’s perfect with vintage-wash denim.

Break from your everyday separates and give a boiler-suit style a go. (Try it with sneaks or sandals.)

Weekend getaways are made much brighter when this striped straw shopper is part of the equation.

Are you on-board with the square-toe shoe trend yet? These pink puppies ought to push you toward "yes." (It’s sticking around for fall, btw.)

When it comes to white tops, the limit does not exist. This linen style is an idyllic summer style.

The yellow trend is going strong. In the form of a voluminous blouse, it’s impossible to resist.

Spruce up your arsenal of workwear dresses with this wrap-style polka dot midi. Hot tip: You’ll want to keep spots in rotation come fall.

For a dose of whimsy, add a corseted and asymmetrical skirt to your lineup.

It doesn’t get more '90s than a mocha-colored halter top. Just add denim (or a cute midi skirt!).

Jumping on the prairie-dress trend, this mini is perfect in the summer heat and transitions seamlessly into fall with a pair of tall boots and a hat.