These Chic Under-$100 Buys Have Me Absolutely Giddy for Fall
It's no secret that the stretch from September to December is my absolute favorite. It's not just my love of the cool, crisp air, it's also my love for fall fashion. Anytime I can cozy up in layers, I know I am in my element. One thing I appreciate just as much is scoring a chic piece for under $100—The kind of piece that has you doing a double-take at the price. With that in mind, I set out to uncover some standout affordable fall finds that are guaranteed to get compliments.
To pull this off, I scoured my favorite online haunts that are known for their budget-friendly selections. This included Nordstrom, H&M, Shopbop, Mango, Zara, and more. I was pleased to find an array of confidence-boosting pieces that are perfect for the season. Think practical outerwear, cool jeans, sleek shoes, suede bags, pretty skirts, and so much more. Keep scrolling to shop thirty chic under-$100 buys that have me absolutely giddy for fall.
I plan on wearing this skirt with a cozy sweater and the loafers above.
Dark denim is a personal favorite.
I seriously want this top in just about every color combo.
Cord necklaces are still having a moment.
Cuffed jeans feel fresh.
Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently an editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a 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, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which 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. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.
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