With the official first day of spring in our rearview, I feel like we can finally dive headfirst into warm-weather dressing (even if the weather where I live in NYC is not quite cooperating). Take a quick look at my carts and wish lists, and you'll know that I may or may not have already maxed out my new-season shopping budget before it even started. Of course, there are always returns!
With that in mind, today I'm presenting you with an undeniably epic roundup of 49 fashion finds under $49, all of which will set you up for a stylish spring (and summer) in 2025. From shoes to light layers to dresses, bags, and more, below you'll find everything one could need for the season ahead plus some things you'll simply want. Just keep scrolling to get shopping!
Rubi Shoes
Cord Pendant Necklace
I suggest clicking through to see all eight versions of this cute and affordable necklace.
J.Crew
Vintage Jersey Classic-Fit Crewneck T-Shirt
Always buy the perfect basic on sale.
Cotton On
Relaxed Wide Jean
My go-to spring look is white jeans, a white tee, and black accessories.
Madewell
Chunky Buckle Skinny Leather Belt
Literally perfect.
H&M
Short Trench Coat
Cropped trenches are IT right now.
J.Crew
Vintage Jersey Long-Sleeve T-Shirt in Stripe
Give your plain white tee a break sometimes.
H&M
Straight Regular Jeans
Simple yet essential.
Moulyan
Suede Bag for Women
It's the reviews for me.
H&M
Ribbed Tank Top
Our readers love it, and I trust them.
ZARA
Floral Triangle Bikini Top
You need to get this before it sells out.
Sunday Best
Espresso Poplin Bloomer
I'm loving bloomers this season.
H&M
Braided Flats
They also come in black and beige, but this iteration is my favorite.
Yimoon
Oversized Barn Jacket
Amazon coming through with fashion's favorite jacket in the It color right now.
Lioness
In Bloom Pants
The styling convinced me.
Steve Madden
Mirage Sneaker
You'll wear them every day.
ZARA
Basic Poplin Shirt
If you don't own one, now is the time.
Free People
Sweet on You Bloomers
I mean, they're just so cute.
MANGO
Oval Shoulder Bag
A go-with-everything bag.
Petit Moments
Rope Bow Bag Charm
Bag charms are kind of my whole personality right now.
H&M
Fine-Knit Cardigan
Yep, we still love brown.
H&M
Long Chiffon Dress
See: previous product caption.
J.Crew
Round Buckle Belt in Italian Leather
You'll have this forever.
Line & Dot
Colette Dress
I almost want to buy two of them just in case.
ZARA
Interlock Combination Dress
Can't wait for LWD weather.
H&M
Kitten-Heeled Sandals
They look so expensive!
Free People
Tilly Vest
It was a toss-up between this color and navy.
Cotton On
Luis Suiting Pant
Trousers, sneakers, and a white tank will be your new favorite, easy outfit.
COS
Floral Hair Pin
Now this is how you level up your look.
MANGO
Round-Neck Knitted Sweater
It's a good one.
MORE TO COME
Amalie Relaxed Short
I live for a comfy short.
J.Crew
Beveled Oval Sunglasses
Sunglasses are my comfort accessory, and these are so elegant.
Since starting as a fashion intern in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles at Who What Wear. She is currently editor at large, and in her present work for the site, she focuses on a mélange of shopping content, including her new-arrivals and Trust Me—Buy This columns as well as her weekly Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. Her interest in shopping spans everything from decoding the best luxury investments to discovering on-the-rise brands to trend forecasting, affordable fashion, and more. She holds a business administration degree from USC's Marshall School of Business and has been based in New York since 2017, when she moved from her hometown of Beverly Hills.