9 Summer Trends You Don't Need to Spend More Than $100 On
If your goal is to look cool, chic, and forward without breaking the bank this season, this one’s for you. But really, it’s for everyone because even if you have the budget for designer duds, why overspend when saving looks this good? Today, I've rounded up nine of my favorite summer trends you truly have no reason to spend over $100 on. From bags, bathing suits, and sandals to cute clothes in the must-have fabrics of the season, below is everything you could possibly need for a stylish summer at prices we can all wrap our heads around. Ready to get started? Simply keep scrolling for my must-have picks.
1. Capris
2. Raffia Bags
3. Linen
4. Statement Pendants
5. Crochet
6. Mesh Flats
7. Classic Swimwear
8. Poplin
9. Minimalist Flip-Flops
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. Upon joining, she was a senior about to graduate from business school at USC. Fast-forward to 2025, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was just starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content and her Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to neutral, classic pieces but will always make an exception for something colorful or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a party is dressing up for one. On her downtime, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious and trying to force her husband to watch Summer House.
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