I like designer things. You know what doesn't? My wallet. If I'm being really honest with myself, that's my own fault. I've been shopping a bit too much in 2025, often finding sneaky ways to convince myself that I should invest in high-end pieces instead of saving on more affordable alternatives. But I've come to the end of the road, and if I want to keep shopping, I have to find a way to cut some zeros here and there. Fortunately, after doing some "research" on Gap's, Zara's, and Old Navy's websites, I realized something. Everything looked so designer, making my job suddenly very easy.
From statement thong sandals—heeled and non-heeled—and boho dresses to suede jackets and statement tote bags, everything chic that you could possibly want for summer 2025 is waiting for you at Zara, Gap, and Old Navy, and it'll cost you significantly less than if you bought everything designer. To make your affordable shopping even easier, I collected the best pieces from each retailer and dropped them all below.
Zara
My coworkers and I talk about this dress a lot. It belongs at Amangiri.
Alaïa made me fall in love with wedge thong sandals again. Zara made me buy a pair.
A great pair of white trousers will always look rich.
Consider me obsessed with this crochet cap.
The perfect boho dress.
You'll wear this easy white dress again and again.
I only want to carry fun tote bags this summer.
Even in the summer, I count on my leather jackets heavily.
Big thank-you to brands like Kallmeyer and Bottega Veneta for making plaid feel fresh again.
I'm a sucker for good white jeans.
I'm way more of a leather flip-flop fan than anything rubber. Sorry, but they're far more elegant.
I keep seeing this dress styled with pants on Instagram.
This skirt will make any outfit prettier.
Gap
Your new perfect summer dress.
A pretty top on sale? Say less.
Trends are steering away from wide-leg silhouettes and toward more fitted fits when it comes to denim.
Just easy.
Style this with white, loose pants and suede flip-flops.
A fun alternative to white linen pants.
This sweater looks like it costs $600 instead of $60.
Yes, you need to buy the entire Gap x Dôen collection.
A really good sweater-vest. That's all.
A cuff can be done so well.
Say yes to navy blue.
A linen shirt is the ultimate wardrobe essential.
Just so, so good.
Old Navy
If genie pants have a number one fan, it's me.
The square toe and thick straps are very elegant.
I'm in love with this vest, and I don't care who knows it.
Give me this eyelet skirt immediately (please).
The darker the wash, the more expensive the denim looks.
A great suede bag doesn't have to cost you a ton of money.
This top is so romantic and dreamy.
These might be the comfiest jeans ever created.
These $13 ballet flats need to be in your shopping cart.
A long T-shirt dress can be styled in so many ways. Throw a knit around your waist or a long pendant necklace around your neck.
Wow. I'm speechless.
Buying one in every color.
Yes, culottes are back.
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