I'm Stepping Up My Outfit With These Under-$100 Game-Changing Pieces

Do you know what one of the best feelings in the world is when it comes to shopping? It’s that perfect moment when you come across an affordable score that would make anyone do a double-take when you tell them the low price. Basically, I am a forever fan of shopping for pieces that only look expensive.
With that in mind, I recently set off to see what budget-friendly pieces fit the bill for summer and it was quite the success. My main focus was on elevated basics (cool button-downs and ribbed tank tops), updated classics, chic sandals, and trendy designer-inspired options (I definitely had cutouts and smocked styles in mind here). I was very pleased to come across a plethora of under-$100 picks.
Keep scrolling to shop my top stylish affordable picks of the moment. Just wait until you see the cool sandals and standout tops.
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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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