I Have a Flair for Finding Expensive-Looking Items—Here's What to Buy Under $100

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It's always nice to receive compliments. By far, my favorite is when someone comments on how luxe an item of clothing looks on me, and this is even more satisfying when I know I didn't spend very much on it. They'll ask, "Is it vintage Pucci?" I'll laugh and say, "No, Zara!" while beaming with sartorial pride. Don't get me wrong. I'm a firm believer in great investment pieces, but one thing is true: You don't have to spend a ton to look like you've spent a ton. Luckily, I have quite the flair for finding expensive-looking items that are actually quite affordable. And it's part of my job as a fashion market editor to share all these gems with you, our dear readers.

This warm-weather season, I've been bookmarking plenty of of-the-moment pieces that exude effortless elegance and are perfect for the spring/summer season. Included are the mix are elevated basics, sleek sandals, luxe-looking accessories, and trend-forward separates that can very well be paired with designer pieces but could also easily be mistaken for designer. They all clock in at under $100. Keep scrolling for my shopping picks below.

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Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for nearly a decade. Judith started on the Shop Who What Wear team, creating content and managing a team of merchandisers for the Who What Wear shopping app. She later crossed over to the editorial team, where she shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands in her shopping-focused stories and social takeovers. She has become one of the top affiliate earners during her six plus years at Who What Wear. Before working in fashion, Judith was a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) and shared her passion for travel and food. She studied at the prestigious London Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. She later studied fashion merchandising and design, which laid the foundation for her career in fashion.


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