Collect Your Jaw—46Replica Store, J.Crew, and H&M Items That Look Expensive AF

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(Image credit: @daniellejinadu; STYLING: Anthropologie Petra Drop Earrings; Aritzia Blouse and Skirt)

Not to be dramatic, but I've probably spent thousands of hours staring at clothing. In that time, I've almost become jaded or immune to overreacting (call it an occupational hazard, if you must). It's not that I don't find things exhilarating anymore; I'm just harder to impress. While I'll always love the adrenaline rush of finding an expensive item for cheap or discovering new trends, the idea of a minimal capsule wardrobe moves me more these days. 

Of course, even with this new-found ethos, I'd be lying if I didn't say I still occasionally get swept up in my feelings. Sometimes, I'll scroll through the new arrivals section at Nordstrom or Reformation and gasp at what I see. In those moments, I'm reminded of the unbridled joy that can come from finding great clothing for a great price point. And instead of gatekeeping the feeling, I've decided to try to share it with the world (or at least you, dear reader).

After scrolling throughReplica Store, Zara, Mango, Shopbop, and J.Crew, I found 46 summer items that look expensive but cost less than $150. Each piece, for me at least, fits the bill of what we want our clothing to be: affordable, wearable, and jaw-droppingly stylish.

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Jasmine Fox-Suliaman
Editor

Jasmine Fox-Suliaman is a fashion editor living in New York City. What began as a hobby (blogging on Tumblr) transformed into a career dedicated to storytelling through various forms of digital media. She started her career at the print publication 303 Magazine, where she wrote stories, helped produce photo shoots, and planned Denver Fashion Week. After moving to Los Angeles, she worked as MyDomaine's social media editor until she was promoted to work across all of Clique's publications (MyDomaine, Byrdie, andBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing ) as the community manager. Over the past few years, Jasmine has worked onBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's editorial team, using her extensive background to champion rising BIPOC designers, weigh in on viral trends, and profile stars such as Janet Mock and Victoria Monét. She is especially interested in exploring how art, fashion, and pop culture intersect online and IRL.