Affordable
Dec 24, 2020

30 Cheap Items From H&M, Mango, and Amazon That Look Triple the Price

by Yusra Siddiqui

If scrolling through shopping pages was an Olympic sport, I'm pretty sure I'd be a top contender. I'm not an addict, it's just my job to keep up to date with what's on the fashion market, I promise. Having just graduating college, I haven't exactly had the most expansive budget for clothing so I've pretty much mastered the art of finding luxurious looking item from my favorite affordable retailers. And let me tell you—H&M, Mango, and Amazon have been dropping some pretty stellar options that hit the under $50 price point. Since I know many other people might not quite have the time to scroll through pages as I do, I did the work for you and rounded up my top picks.

Below, you'll find 30 items from elevated knits to bags that look like you picked them right off the 2021 runways. The year is finally ending, might as well treat yourself just a tiny bit.

H&M Metal Hair Claw

H&M Metal Hair Claw ($6)

An elevated take on your normal claw clip.

H&M Draped Satin Blouse

H&M Draped Satin Blouse ($25)

Perfect top for holidays at home, don't you think?

H&M Draped Mini Skirt

H&M Draped Mini Skirt ($25)

Get on the mini-skirt trend before your friends do.

H&M Rib-Knit Dress

H&M Rib-Knit Dress ($50)

I was shocked this was under $75 too.

H&M Double-Breasted Bouclé Jacket

H&M Double-Breasted Bouclé Jacket ($50)

It can be hard to find a quality blazer that's also under $50, but H&M seems to have you covered.

H&M Open-Backed Top

H&M Open-Backed Top ($30)

Just look at that back.

H&M Faux Leather Pants

H&M Faux Leather Pants ($30)

H&M's faux leather looks so expensive.

H&M Patterned Dress

H&M Patterned Dress ($30)

It can be difficult to find printed dresses that don't look tacky, and this one is a perfect option.

H&M Sleeveless Turtleneck Sweater

H&M Sleeveless Turtleneck Sweater ($25)

I can't promise this won't sell out ASAP.

H&M Knit Skirt

H&M Knit Skirt ($30)

Get yourself the matching top and you've got yourself a look.

Mango Link Chain Necklace

Mango Link Chain Necklace ~~( $30)~~ $16

This will look good on any outfit.

Mango Pleated Volume Bag

Mango Pleated Volume Bag ~~( $40)~~ $26

I've been eyeing a bag that looks just like this for 4x the price.

Mango Tapered Fit Cropped Pants

Mango Tapered Fit Cropped Pants ~~( $80)~~ $40

I feel like if I owned these, I'd actually look like an adult for once.

Mango Chain Detail Top

Mango Chain Detail Top ~~( $40)~~ $26

Can't go wrong with chain detailing.

Mango Knot Heel Sandals

Mango Knot Heel Sandals ~~( $80)~~ $46

Get your heels early for next season, or wear them with stockings now.

Mango Leather-Effect Straight Trousers

Mango Leather-Effect Straight Trousers ~~( $60)~~ $40

If you already own a pair of black leather pants.

Mango Shoulder Pad T-Shirt

Mango Shoulder Pad T-Shirt ($30)

Something about shoulder padding just takes an average t-shirt to a new level.

Mango Quilted Laptop Case

Mango Quilted Laptop Case ($30)

I know technically this isn't a fashion item, but imagine how chic you would look carrying your laptop in this.

Mango Rounded Buckle Belt

Mango Rounded Buckle Belt ~~( $30)~~ $16

I'm not a belt kind of girl but this has me convinced otherwise.

Mango Rigid Mini Bag

Mango Rigid Mini Bag ~~( $40)~~ $30

If you don't want to put a fortune into a mini bag.

The Drop Melanie Baguette Bag

The Drop Melanie Baguette Bag ($40)

'90s perfection in every way possible.

Lark & Ro Off the Shoulder Sheath Sweater Dress

Lark & Ro Off the Shoulder Sheath Sweater Dress ($34)

Save this for when you'll be attending events again.

The Drop Francesca Croissant Pouch Bag

The Drop Francesca Croissant Pouch Bag ($40)

I've never met a pouch bag I didn't like.

Myears Necklace

Myears Necklace ($11)

You won't take this piece off.