Sep 30, 2020

The Under-$90 Fall Finds That I'm Actually Losing Sleep Over

by Anna LaPlaca

I'm just going to say it: I know a great affordable fashion buy when I see one. While I could sit down and explain in detail why exactly each of these finds is so spot-on, I prefer to rely on my gut instinct as it hasn't led me astray yet. You know how I can tell when something is really good versus just okay? It happens when I come across items—like the below 26—that make me feel all sorts of extreme emotions such as wonder, panic, and above all, pure delight. I'll even go so far as to say the items featured here will likely have the same effect on you.

You see, I've scoured the internet from top to bottom and found a whole lot of affordable clothing buys that shook me to my core. Sure, you could waste the better half of an hour hunting down these jaw-dropping finds for yourself, or you could simply trust me and scroll through my edit to see the best under-$90 clothing items that are alarming me by how good they are. So choose wisely, and happy shopping!

For Love & Lemons Anastasia Cropped Cardigan in Carnation

For Love & Lemons Anastasia Cropped Cardigan in Carnation ($92)

This may or may not be the one item that inspired this whole story.

H&M Wool Sweater Vest

H&M Wool Sweater Vest ($50)

An It item that's trendy, but not too trendy.

Chaser Rib Cap Sleeve Mock Tee

Chaser Rib Cap Sleeve Mock Tee ($62)

The perfect fall basics doesn't exi-

& Other Stories Tapered Jeans

& Other Stories Tapered Jeans ($79)

Did I just find the perfect loose-fit jeans?

Free People Reversible Leather Bucket Hat

Free People Reversible Leather Bucket Hat ($38)

This has a reversible shearling layer so you get two trendy bucket hats in one go.

Levi's Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans

Levi's Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans ($98)

Never not lusting after the Levi's ribcage jeans.

Oak + Fort Tshirt 7109

Oak + Fort Tshirt 7109 ($58)

I've never seen a lettuce trim I didn't love.

H&M Wide-Cut Pants

H&M Wide-Cut Pants ($60)

I just purchased these and am already dreaming up the myriad ways I plan to wear them.

Shashi Empress Pearl Mask Chain

Shashi Empress Pearl Mask Chain ($48)

Made even fancier by a pearl-adorned mask chain.

Quay Australia Art School

Quay Australia Art School ($55)

The camel color trend is extending into my accessories drawer now, too.

Lioness Silverlake Cardi Top

Lioness Silverlake Cardi Top ($69)

I have so many cardigans already, but this feels fresh.

Mango Bandana-Print Pants

Mango Bandana-Print Pants ~~( $80)~~ $60

The kind of piece you can easily wear at home or out.

Topshop Yin Yang Oversized Knitted Sweater

Topshop Yin Yang Oversized Knitted Sweater ($75)

Pretty sure it's impossible to not have fun when you're wearing this.

Mango Baguette Bag

Mango Baguette Bag ($30)

Proof that sometimes simpler is better.

Free People Brittany Top

Free People Brittany Top ($78)

Because I could use a new going-out top for socially-distant hangs.

Weworewhat Active Bandeau Bra Top

Weworewhat Active Bandeau Bra Top ($48)

This bra shape is so chic, it's inspiring me to wear it in non-workout outfits, too.

Weworewhat Active Lace Up Leggings

Weworewhat Active Lace Up Leggings ($78)

A color that's neutral, but feels fresh.

Stoney Clover Lane Pastel Tie Dye Face Coverings

Stoney Clover Lane Pastel Tie Dye Face Coverings ($28)

I love that these feel like conversation-starters.