My Friend Wanted a List of What to Buy Now—I Said These Under-$100 Items

Given that I spend a good chunk of my day scrolling through a variety of e-commerce sites because of my role as a fashion editor, my friends and family routinely hit me up for shopping tips. On one of my recent Zoom catch-ups with a friend of mine, she again asked for advice on a few items she could add to her wardrobe to enhance her closet and keep it current. She tends to wear a lot of basics, so she wanted items that were basics adjacent (you know, those trendier simple items). She also didn't want to spend more than $100 on any given piece.
I ended up going through a few of my go-to stores—including Nordstrom, Shopbop, and H&M—and bookmarking seven chic items I thought she'd like. Below, you'll uncover the said affordable pieces she's considering. You'll also find a smattering of other items that could pique your interest as well if you, too, are looking to mix something fresh into your current rotation.
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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 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.
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