6 Trends That Are Better on a Budget

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(Image credit: @nnennaechem wearing Mango bag)

When it comes to fashion trends and price points, unfortunately, we’ve found that not all are created equal. While that doesn’t mean there are any trends that are totally out of reach for those on a budget, finding affordable versions of certain ones simply comes easier than others. Take the trends I’ll be highlighting today, for example. While you could find them at any price point, you’ll soon see that the under-$100 iterations we’ve gathered today feel nothing short of a million bucks. So if you’re on a budget and looking to save but still want to snatch up some affordable and trendy items for spring and summer, let me suggest that you consider one of the six categories you’re about to read about and shop below.

Woven Bags

It seems like every warm-weather season, new iterations of the woven bag pop up that somehow top the last. This year there were too many cool, affordable options to choose from.

Shop woven bags

Puff-Sleeve Tops

While the puff-sleeve top trend seems to have some serious staying power, we still don’t think you need to invest a ton to get the look. The affordable options out there right now are that good.

Shop puff-sleeve tops

Transparent

Whether you opt for a plastic-y accessory or an organza item of clothing, there’s no need to spend your life’s savings on the accessible transparent trend.

Shop transparent pieces

Lilac

Color trends are always the easiest to hit on because they come in so many iterations. From tops to jackets to accessories, the lilac possibilities are endless.

Shop lilac pieces

Windbreakers

Seeing as the windbreaker was originally for utility purposes, it’s no surprise that there are countless under-$100 options that rival the designer pieces from this season’s runways.

Shop windbreakers

Slim Sunglasses

Last but not least, this season’s continuing trend of slimmer sunglass styles is available from all our favorite affordable brands. From Le Specs to Quay, we’ve got you covered.

Shop slim sunglasses

Want more affordable finds? Check out the under-$40 sandals we’ll be wearing all spring and summer.

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Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour
Editor-at-Large

Since starting as a fashion intern in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . 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.