My Mom Only Shops Affordable Fashion—I Sent Her These 27 Chic, Rich-Looking Pieces for Fall 2025
I recently shared about my mom's undying devotion to affordable fashion, especially gems from T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. She shared her top fall picks from both retailers with me, so I thought, Why not return the favor with some of my own under-$100 top fall picks from Nordstrom, Zara, and H&M? I, too, get excited at the prospect of finding a cheap score, especially if it's a rich-looking find.
Below, you can peruse and shop a chic selection of fall 2025 favorites that range from classic to trendy. I included everything from polished sweaters to cool suede pieces, elevated jackets, sleek shoes, effortless jeans, beautiful bags, pretty dresses, and more. Any of the 27 finds will have your friends doing a double-take when they find out the budget-friendly price tag.
Shop Chic Fall Finds From Nordstrom, Zara, and H&M
Suede jackets are top of mind.
The perfect ballet flats for fall.
Classic jeans.
Brown suede bags are trending.
Fashion people are reaching for stirrup-style black leggings.
Cord necklaces are everywhere right now.
Dark-wash jeans look expensive.
The cuffed-jeans trend is super cool.

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.
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