My Friend Wanted New Clothes to Start the New Year—I Said These Affordable Items
Well, hello there. You can call me your personal shopper. Well, technically, I’m a fashion editor, but my friends often refer to me as their personal shopper. Given my role in the industry, I’m often their go-to source when they want sartorial guidance or any shopping advice.
Recently, one of my friends asked for tips on a few pieces to mix into her wardrobe to keep her vibe feeling fresh for the New Year. Naturally, I sent her a few standout items I’ve seen recently. And because the market is filled with a range of affordable items that look quite high-end, I didn’t send her anything that costs more than $100.
Keep scrolling to check out seven key pieces I suggested to my friend. If you keep scrolling, you’ll also uncover an entire assortment of other affordable items that could inspire your wardrobe as well.
My friend loves pieces that are highly versatile. This forward button-up shirt can be styled in so many different ways.
I'm just all about the relaxed fit here (also the denim-on-denim situation).
This lightweight sweater is a dream with its neckline and forward fabrication.
Feeling pinstripe pants right now for an of-the-moment, polished vibe.
Okay, so my friend often gravitates towards neutrals, but this polo sweater is just too fun.
This cutout dress looks far more expensive that it actually is.
Now, shop more clothing options:
The lettuce-edge details are just lovely.
Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers likeReplica Store, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing '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. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.