17 Items Fashion Insiders Own That Are Under $200

If you’re looking for some new pieces to add to your wardrobe that won’t break the bank, I’ve rounded up 17 cool items that have earned a fashion-girl stamp of approval—and they start at just $40. Yep, these are the pieces you’ll find in their closets and on their Instagram feeds that have instantly landed on my wish list—and will probably land on yours as well.

Whether you’re in the market for trendy of-the-moment pieces or classics you’ll have in your closet for years ahead, you’ll be sure to gain some shopping inspiration here. Ahead, I’m breaking down the best affordable pieces to order right now—from the just-marked-down designer top I’ve been watching all summer to the shoe trend of the moment to the affordable brand every insider is wearing right now. Go on to see how the fashion set is wearing these affordable finds and shop them for yourself.

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Found: the perfect dress to wear pretty much anywhere.

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I've been waiting for this beautiful top from Nanushka to go on sale, and it finally is. I promise it will set out fast.

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If you didn't already know, Reformation has an amazing swimwear collection, including this high-waisted leopard set.

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This square-neck minidress looks much more expensive than its $108 price tag.

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Here's something straight from my closet. This white two-piece has to be one of the best swimsuits I own.

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The unofficial uniform of fashion girls right now is a puff-sleeve dress paired with strappy sandals.

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Faithfull the Brand is everything this summer, and it's easy to see why. I especially love this white two-piece linen set.

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Yep, another Réalisation piece that's already everywhere.

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Here's an outfit I didn't know I needed: a backless top paired with voluminous pants. Perfection.

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Another great pair of wide-leg trousers. These are a must.

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Topshop is always a destination for on-trend pieces, and its shoe collection deserves special attention.

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Need the ultimate LBD? Pretty sure this one is perfect.

Next, find out the eight fall trends that will be huge, according to our editors.

Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.