I'm a Senior Shopping Editor on a Major Budget for 2026—31 Chic Yet Affordable Finds I'm Currently Considering

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fashion collage featuring two European style influencers Anne-Laure Mais and Sylvie Mus wearing chic outfits for 2026 with pieces like a sheer tee, cuffed jeans, black boots, white T-shirt, long camel coat, and straight-leg jeans
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With the rising prices everywhere, I know I'm not the only one on a major budget for 2026. As a senior shopping editor, it can get tricky to have enough willpower not to purchase all the chic finds I'm inundated with daily. It's for that very reason that I make sure to keep an eye out for standout chic yet affordable pieces to curb the cravings that pricier, designer finds bring about. This week, I curated a list of my current winter favorites that are under $150 from retailers like Nordstrom, J.Crew, Revolve, Zara, H&M, and more.

Ahead, you can shop an array of budget-friendly fashion picks, that I can't get off my mind. Think elevated sweaters, elegant coats, cool jeans, sleek flats and boots, suede options, stylish dresses, and more. Many of the pieces will make you do a double take at the price tag because they look so convincingly like designer items. Keep scrolling to shop 31 chic yet affordable finds for winter 2026.

Shop Chic Yet Affordable Winter Fashion Finds

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.