Get the Chichi Look With These 41 Cheap Items From Nordstrom, Shopbop, and H&M
There are many cheap fashion items out there in the universe that seem appealing thanks to their lower-price tags, but they can skew chintzy without high-end-feeling details. Clearly, we’re not about that—and we know you’re not either. Fortunately for us, the shopping landscape is filled with a range of affordable pieces that look seriously fancy. And TBH, many of them are actually hiding at our go-to stores like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and H&M.
That’s right. From gorgeous suede boots to pretty handbags to beautiful outerwear, the goods out there under $100 could easily pass for triple their actual prices. Score. To show you what mean, we’re highlighting how to get that chichi look on a budget with 41 cheap (yet expensive-looking) pieces broken down by the stores you know and love. Keep scrolling to shop the best affordable items on the market and elevate your fall wardrobe.
Nordstrom
A slouchy plaid blazer will bring instant cool-sophistication to your vibe.
The semi-sheer fabric, very-right-now print, and sleeve detail make this turtleneck just so on point.
The shimmery fabric amps up the expensive-looking factor here.
There are many things right about these booties—especially the sculptural heel and on-trend texture.
Trust, everyone will think this moto jacket would have set you back $500 or more.
Yep, the fashion crowd’s favorite denim silhouette just happens to be under $100.
We’re getting fancy vibes here thanks to the balloon sleeves, on-trend hue, and modern mock neck.
A stylish layering piece like this will take a T-shirt and jeans to the next level.
The silhouette and luxe-feeling faux-snakeskin makes these stunners look so expensive.
Patent separates—especially zippered skirts—are still all the rage.
Okay, leggings probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about being chichi, but these super-soft leggings are as luxe as it gets.
Shopbop
Click through—this flattering sweater is even prettier from the back.
A gorgeous sandal option if you live somewhere warmer—or are jetting off to a tropical location.
Wear this of-the-moment leopard dress to every event you have coming up.
H&M
Next, check out these 46 cheap fall fashion items to buy when you're bored.
Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.
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