If You're Obsessed With Streetwear Like Me, Run and Cop These Under-$100 Pieces

by Banna Girmay

Streetwear under $100: sneakers, shorts, hats, sandals, and polo shirts

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Obey polo shirt; Crocs Marbled Clogs; Adidas shorts; Asics sneakers; Brain Dead bucket hat

Over the past few years, streetwear has grown from a niche in the fashion industry into an entire ecosystem of its own, including websites dedicated to keeping track of its wildfire prices and market-like ebbs and flows. This growing popularity has led to collaborations with luxury fashion houses and covetable limited product releases, which continue to increase the hype and the price tags. As a streetwear stan myself, the departure from streetwear's origins as accessible fashion priced for the masses has been the cause of many proverbial tears.

While there is a lot to discuss regarding the gentrification of streetwear, today's tea is that traditional streetwear brands have, in turn, hired some of the best creative talents in the fashion industry and are getting more experimental and "designer" themselves. Lucky for us, many of the most recognizable and storied streetwear brands continue to maintain accessible prices, creating the perfect storm: well-designed and high-quality pieces for a modest budget.

From hats and sneakers to sports shorts and track pants, keep scrolling to find the under-$100 streetwear staples you'll live in morning to night. You definitely won't want to sleep on these finds.

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@palomija

Sports shorts, including board shorts (as pictured above), soccer shorts, basketball shorts, etc., are the next wave. Fashion girls everywhere are pairing these sporty styles with their dressier pieces to create cool, well-balanced outfit combinations that are worth trying out this summer. This matchy-matchy moment is a lesson in being casual and comfortable but still looking put-together.

Adidas Sportswear Adjustable Primeblue Short ($40)

It's the side ruching on the pockets for me.

Hot Lava Lace-Up Bike Short ($68)

Wear these with a vintage band tee and thong heels.

Namazu Muay Thai Shorts ($20)

Muay Thai has the best sports uniform, hands down.

Bandulu x Converse Basketball Shorts ($85)

Bandulu's signature embroidered paint splatter is the absolute coolest. Get familar.

Nike Jordan Essential Diamond Shorts ($65)

I'd wear these to a lazy brunch with a baggy cropped tee and later that night with a halter top and strappy heels. The comfy life chose me.

BP Drawstring Cotton Sport Shorts ($29)

Pair these with a puff-sleeve blouse for a cute daytime look.

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@champagnemani

Hats fell off in popularity among the fashion set for a while, but I'm glad they are back to reclaim their place as the GOAT accessory. Hats of all styles can function as the literal cherry on top of an outfit—whether it's to add a pop of color or just some texture. Plus, they'll help you get away with bad hair days.

Lack of Color Wave Terrycloth Bucket Hat ($99)

This terry cloth bucket hat in every color, please.

Brain Dead Nigel Bell Bucket Hat ($75)

TBD whether this hat doubles as a parachute.

Posse Comitatus N.E.R.D. Trucker Hat ($17)

This one is a streetwear fan favorite. Both the color and content are *chef's kiss*.

Marc Jacobs Mutant Bears Cap ($45)

Heaven—finally, a team we can all get behind.

Kangol Pucker Check Bucket Hat ($50)

This reversible hat will go with so many outfits.

Streetwear under $100: colorful sneakers

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@himichelleli

All those white sneakers you've accumulated will be pushed to the back of your closet this summer to make way for sneakers in every color combination you can imagine. Put them on with an otherwise coordinated outfit to throw everyone off. "You think you know, but you have no idea" vibes.

Asics FN2-S Gel-Contend 5 Sneakers ($90)

I'm very attracted to running sneakers, in general. Wearing these, the day has no limitations.

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 Sneakers ($95)

Bruce Lee famously wore these in his last film, which makes them part of streetwear history.

Nike VaporMax 360 Magic Ember ($98)

I'm shocked these are under $100. The ombré is so cool.

Adidas Campus 80s Sneakers ($100)

When life gives you lemons.

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@estellechemouny

Track pants are a classic streetwear essential that will never go out of style. They are lightweight and are usually made in quick-drying fabric, which makes them great for warm weather. Style them with all your summer button-downs and crop tops, and add flats or loafers to give a bit more formality to the look.

Zara Retro Sport Pants ($40)

Loving the flared shape of these.

BDG Mila Straight-Leg Track Pant ($59)

This forest-green pair will stay in your rotation into the fall and winter.

Adidas Adibreak Track Pants ($80)

Pop the buttons on the side and watch them transform into a swimsuit cover-up.

Kappa 222 Banda Dugrot Track Pants ($80)

Kappa track pants are classic, and this shade of baby blue is so beautiful.

Adidas 3-Stripe Track Pant ($75)

Never seen the originals in this colorway.

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@laurenelson

These days, all my shirts are either oversize or cropped—I don't make the rules. Style them with the sporty shorts and track pants mentioned earlier for the summer uniform of dreams.

Zara Halter Knit Top ($26)

Personally, the pattern alone sold me. This '90s halter style is also trending right now.

Bershka Crop Blouse With Cut-Out Floral Detail ($36)

Wherever you wear this, you will surely be "just living life."

Boohoo Mesh Seam Detail Crop Top ~~( $36)~~ $18

This second-skin top will make a great companion to sweats, jeans, and sport shorts alike.

Lovers + Friends Bernie Tank Top ($88)

An elevated version of your go-to white tank. Classic.

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@aemiliafay

This season, we are seeing lots of sandals with thick soles, which is likely a continuation of the lug-sole-boot trend of the winter. I'm not much of a heel girl, so I usually swap in platform sandals to wear with dresses for added height. Mix in fun accessories like colorful socks or stacked anklets for endless combinations.