So You Have an Eye on Everything Designer But Don't Have the Budget—30 Luxe-Looking Finds That Scratch the Itch

Everything is under $150.

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Fashion collage of style influencers Sarah Louise Blythe and Fredrika Galgano posing in chic spring 2026 outfit ideas with a lace-trimmed skirt, flip-flop kitten heels, a trench coat, and more.
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Having lived on a fashion budget for years now, I'm well-versed in putting together a wardrobe that only looks expensive. Believe it or not, you can get your outfit rotation to give The Row, Khaite, and Toteme vibes without breaking the bank. With a little patience and focus on the right retailers, you can find a plethora of designer-inspired gems that hit the spot. The proof is in my picks below.

Ahead, you can peruse my handpicked list of luxe-looking finds that are guaranteed to elevate any outfit along with visual outfit inspiration as a guide. I focused on pieces that work best for spring 2026, but there is a selection that can be worn year-round. Included are elevated basics, lace-trimmed pieces, beautiful dresses, chic shoes, cool belts, stunning bags, and more. Keep scrolling to shop each piece, and thank me later.

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Fashion influencer Fredricka Galgano in New York City in black oval sunglasses, black leather woven bag, white top, black belt with silver sculptural buckle, beige pants, and an oversize trench coat.

(Image credit: @fredrikagalgano)

British influencer Sarah Louise Blythe in London wearing black oval sunglasses, a sheer white T-shirt, black East-West bag, a black skirt with white lace-trim, and black flip-flop kitten-heel sandals.

(Image credit: @sarahlouiseblythe)
Jennifer Camp Forbes
Jennifer Camp Forbes
Senior Shopping Editor

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.