I Showed My Mom Items Under $75, and She Thought These 11 Looked More Expensive

It’s the on-trend details—like the puff sleeves and smocking—that makes this dress look way more expensive than it is.

Hey there, this is from the Who What Wear line. It was a standout given its forward shape and high-end-feeling mock croc.

Honestly, my mother was shocked when I told her these were in the $50 range. She thought the leather look would’ve made them pricier.

Quite elevated with the pretty, gathered sleeves.

Bold and—as my mother stated—“so fashiony.”

My mother adored this vibrant top for its striking nature.

Faux suede brings a shoe silhouette like this to the next level.

So polished and sophisticated for just $35.

It’s the intricate fabric that gives this polo a special feel.

So sleek and the quality is there.

The faux leather and clean silhouette are what gives this $75 skirt quite a “fancy” vibe.

Very pretty with the wrap detail.

Such a forward T-shirt.

Gorgeous with the asymmetric straps and unique hue.

Quite chic with the plissé pleats.

High-end feeling and on trend.

A next-level basic to bring a modern twist to a look.

A playful dress that will certainly garner compliments at under $50.

Sweet and cool with the smocked accents.

This top is where it’s at with the sheen and current-feeling silhouette.

Remember that bracelet above? All about a chain-link necklace as well.

An It silhouette with the flat shape and wrap effect.

Substantial statement earrings at an affordable price point.

A polished skirt that could be dressed up or down.