This Grandma Trend Is Here to Stay, So Snap Up These Under-$100 Pieces Stat
Last year, we began reporting on grandma trends of all sorts from babushka scarves to pearls, and today we're here to follow up and fill you in on a little secret: Pearls, as they relate to the grandma trend movement, are here to stay. We've seen the runways flaunt them, jewelry designers incorporate them, and influencers post them for months on end, and if the retail space has taught us anything as of late, it's that shoppers are still buying them and they aren't stopping any time soon.
It's no secret that pearls can come at a rather steep price point, but there are actually a ton of places where you can shop pearls on the cheap (we're talking under $100). Today, enjoy the shopping selection below and get your official affordable pearl fix as we show you the best pearl fashion, jewelry, and accessories on the market right now.
Pearl Hair Accessories
Pearl hair accessories can liven up any outfit from jeans and a T-shirt to a tailored suit. We love the addition of the classic pearl somewhere a tad unexpected like atop your head. Between the hair bows, headbands, and barrettes, there is bound to be a pearl hairpiece below that will tickle your fancy.
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Pearl Jewelry
Pearl jewelry is about as classic and timeless as it gets. If inheriting your grandmother's string of pearls isn't in the cards for you, then all of the under-$100 options below will suit you just fine. Currently, we're loving fresh takes on the old trend including anklets, two-toned necklaces, and more.
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Pearl-Adorned Clothing
Pearl-adorned clothing is certainly not for everyone. But in case it's something that always catches your eye, we found some items that are equal parts pearly and affordable. Not that we like to play favorites, but the cardigan from Forever 21 might be the best $13 thing we've seen on the internet in quite some time.
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Pearl Handbags
Last but not least, we bring you the cutest selection of pearl handbags we ever did see. If you weren't in the mood for a stunning in-your-face pearl moment, then we suggest you click out ASAP.
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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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