All the Under-$49 Items I Won't Feel Remotely Bad About Impulse-Buying

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If you happen to be in the mood to buy yourself a nice little something at a nice little price, you've come to the right place. At the request of a friend on a budget, I set out to find just a handful of on-trend fall items with friendly price tags—but quite a few hours and no fewer than 45 excellent finds later, here we are. 

Is your fall wardrobe still missing a cool pop of red? Need to replace the beanie you lost (again) last winter? Are you a sucker for chic knitwear? Let's roll. From everyday basics and classic wardrobe builders to buzzy items you might not be sure about splurging on, here is an absolute slew of cute things that are very worthy of an impulse purchase.

Natalie Cantell
Contributing Fashion Editor

Natalie Cantell is an NYC-based style director, creative consultant, and contributing fashion editor. She was the executive director of Who What Wear and Marie Claire’s brand studio until 2023, and now freelances globally on shoots, stories, and special projects across fashion, luxury, beauty, home, and travel.