It's Giving "Money"—37 Rich-Looking Finds From J.Crew, Nordstrom, and Zara


Lately, it seems like you can't go outside or online without being faced with one hard reality: Prices are high. While the fiscal well-being of each person differs, there's no denying that the rise in the cost of everyday necessities has made most household budgets a bit tighter, making shopping less of a priority. However, just because our belts have tightened doesn't mean that we want to look like things have changed. In fact, one could argue that the cultural interest in fashion aesthetics, such as quiet luxury and old money, is driven by our collective desire to cosplay as the wealthy.
Whatever the rationale, it's quite common among the fashion crowd to want to curate a closet that looks expensive without spending too much money. Of course, that's easier said than done. It can be challenging at times to find chic and cheap items—it's a skill that takes time to build. Lucky for you, that's the point of my job. To help you find the best rich-looking summer finds, I've spent hours searching through the new-arrivals sections of some of our favorite retailers, including J.Crew, Nordstrom, Zara, and H&M. Whether you're looking for a few new summer staples or just want to look like you're a walking stack of cash, any of these 37 rich-looking summer items, all under $250, will do the trick.

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a freelance writer and editor living in New York City. What began as a pastime (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a lifelong passion for unveiling the connection between fashion and culture on the internet and in real life. Over the last decade, she's melded her extensive edit and social background to various on-staff positions at Who What Wear, MyDomaine, and Byrdie. More recently, she’s become a freelance contributor to other publications including Vogue, Editorialist, and The Cut. Off the clock, you can find her clutching her cell phone as she's constantly scrolling through TikTok and The RealReal, in search of the next cool thing.
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