My Aunt Only Shops Affordable Fashion—I Sent Her These 30 Chic, Expensive-Looking Pieces

All under $100.

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My aunt is a busy mom on a budget, with expensive taste. When she was younger, she was known to splurge on designer items, but these days she's often sale shopping or looking for under-$100 items. Although what she's willing to spend may have changed, she's still just as picky as ever—paying close attention to the hardware on bags or the silhouettes of clothing.

Occasionally, she'll text me with what I like to think of as a shopping assignment, such as finding the most comfortable ballet flats. Most recently, she wanted to know the best affordable items I've come across this season so far—from $80 satin pants to $98 flats.

My mind went to various wardrobe staples, such as a pair of cotton poplin pants, a 100% cotton sweater, and a boatneck top. Keep scrolling to shop these and more under-$100 pieces I sent her from brands like Gap, J.Crew, Madewell, Nordstrom, and Zara.

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Audry Hiaoui
Associate Shopping Editor

Audry Hiaoui is a writer based in New York. For Who What Wear, she specializes in emerging designers, independent labels, and brand discovery, as well as interviews both on and off camera. Her writing has appeared in AnOther, Wonderland, Office, Interview, Love, and i-D, among others, with multiple cover stories and features in print, and she has worked as an editorial producer for Vogue during fashion months. She holds a master's degree in journalism and documentary filmmaking from City, University of London, and has an extensive background in film, having worked for Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and Vice UK as well as on various projects including documentaries and music videos and most recently as a writer's assistant on an upcoming HBO/A24 series.