38 Under-$100 Items That Give Me That High-Fashion Energy

I get such a thrill when I uncover a forward find that just so happens to ring in at an affordable price point. You too? Fantastic. I think you’re going to be quite interested in what I’m about to bring you. While scrolling through some of my favorite websites, such as Nordstrom, H&M, and Shopbop, while doing market research for various stories, I noted quite the offering of lower-priced items that have that high-fashion energy.
Below, you’ll uncover a trove of under-$100 pieces that are incredibly special due to their elevated and trend-driven designs. I’m talking about strong tailoring silhouettes, of-the-moment oversize shirts, sleek separates, and chic and cozy knits to wear this season and beyond. Keep scrolling for some top-notch shopping inspiration.
An A+ combo with the bolero and knit tank.
Into the tonal look with the coordinating pants.
Next, check out more chic fall items.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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