If Looking Rich Is Your Goal, You Need to Check Out These 39 Under-$150 Finds
Dressing for what you want is one of the oldest fashion rules in the book, so it's not exactly shocking that clothes that look expensive or rich are highly sought after. Lately, a seemingly endless discourse on billionaire style has taken hold of the fashion and pop culture worlds (thanks, Succession). Personally, that's not my goal. For starters, I don't feel pulled to manifest a bank account with quite so many zeroes. Furthermore, the world's richest people rarely seem to care about fashion. I, on the other hand, do.
Instead, I intend to dress like people with enough disposable income to buy clothing, shoes, and accessories at the very peak of quality, items that look, feel, and sit on the body as if they were designed and constructed just for you. To me, that means a curated mix of pieces from Prada, The Row, Khaite, Nili Lotan, and Loro Piana. Until I've manifested that into reality, however, I'm shifting my attention toward pieces that appear shockingly expensive but fit within a top-line budget of $150 rather than $1500. If that sounds familiar, keep scrolling. The 39 under-$150 finds below are just what you've been looking for.
I know I said I didn't want to dress like billionaires, but fictional ones are the exception. Plus, this top is too Naomi Pierce to pass up.
If I didn't know better, I'd assume the price tag on this pair of teardrop-shaped earrings was more like $4400, but I'm not complaining.
If you're traveling this summer, a linen shirt is the most elite item you can pack.
For a luxury take on the standard tank top, go for one with a high neck and thicker straps.
This bag from Anthropologie is a viral hit on TikTok for a reason.
The easiest dress on the planet is also quite chic.
I tried this tank on at Gap recently, and I'm convinced it's the best one on the market.
It's almost summer, which means it's time to stock up on linen. Shop the matching pants here.
A gold cuff bracelet will make any outfit look pricier.
From the chain handle to the oversize shape, everything about this tote screams wealth.
Your favorite button-down shirt just got a rich-looking refresh.
The perfect swimsuit for your luxe vacation getaway.
I have sunglasses that cost more than $300 and look just like this pair that I get compliments on 24/7.
You can't tell from this image, but this top fits so beautifully.
It doesn't get more effortless than a poplin button-down shirt.
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Eliza Huber is a New York City–based fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and celebrity style. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 after almost four years on the fashion editorial team at Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a marketing degree from the University of Iowa. She has since launched two monthly columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled the likes of Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top trends from fashion month, season after season. Eliza now lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, running in Central Park, and scouring eBay for '90s Prada and '80s Yves Saint Laurent.
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