You Want Cheap But Cool Picks to Add to Your Closet? Say Less

With inflation and other aspects of the current global situation in mind, it’s no wonder why people, now more than ever, are shopping on a budget (myself included). That said, there is nothing I love more than coming across cheap fashion picks that carry a cool factor to boot, especially when they only look expensive. Thankfully, the options are plentiful this season.
There are a few ways I go about finding stylish yet affordable scores. To start, I like to stay up-to-date with the new arrivals sections of my favorite budget-friendly retailers like Nordstrom and H&M. I then make sure to set the price filter or sort the price of the products from low to high. From there, I keep an eye out for cool elevated basics like racerback tank tops and for cool trendy pieces like cutout dresses or smocked tops.
Keep scrolling to shop 33 cheap fashion finds to wear this summer and beyond—they are all under $50.
This bandeau bikini top is a favorite.
Shop the matching Bikini Bottom ($13).
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Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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