Nope, You Don't Need More Than $100 for Any of These 7 Summer Trends

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If you’ve been on the fence about any of this season’s biggest trends, I have some good news for you: You don’t need to spend your whole paycheck to try them out. In fact, I’ve put on my fashion editor’s hat to scour Instagram for the trends that are about to be the biggest of the summer, and I’ve also hunted across the internet for the best affordable pieces to tap into each theme.

What this means is you can try out some of the buzziest pieces of the summer without too much of an investment. I’m personally a fan of everything from bright button-downs and retro florals (which I dove more into here) to the "kidcore” jewelry that’s taking over. Ahead shop the best affordable summer trends listed from most expensive to least expensive. And here’s the great news: Everything you can buy below is under $100.

Thong Sandals

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If you haven’t already tried out a pair of heeled thongs, this is your sign.

Colored Poplin Shirts

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The savviest style upgrade you can make all summer is one of these bright button-ups.

Retro Prints

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From florals to psychedelic swirls, these groovy prints are everywhere we look.

Open Backs

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Open backs may be one of the most defining trends of the season.

Beaded Jewelry

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A fun (and low-commitment) way to get in on the Y2K trend, no matter your style.

Crochet

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From clothes to bags to accessories, this throwback trend is making its way back in a big way.

Halter Tops

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Have I mentioned how Y2K dressing is a big theme? Halters are the modern-day version of those iconic going-out tops we used to know and love.

Next: The Most Important Handbag Trends of Summer 2021, Period

Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.