Whoever I've spoken to recently—whether it's my cousins, close friends, or even friends of friends—there's one thing everyone seems to agree on this fall and heading into winter: the goal for 2025 is to look expensive. Not just polished, but stylist-curated, money-was-no-object expensive. The twist? Very few actually have the budget to match. And, I'm not saying I do either, but working in the fashion industry, I've cracked the code on the secret to dressing this way. What I've found is that you don't need a five-figure shopping allowance to achieve it. The answer lies in the art of high-low dressing and meticulous shopping, focusing on pieces made with clean lines, classic but modern cuts, and high-quality fabrics.
With this in mind, I went on a mission to find the best pieces for fall that deliver maximum elegance and minimal price tag shock. Think timeless, rich-looking staples—some as low as $35 and nothing over $500—that look straight off a stylist's rack. From the It girl-approved Rollneck Sweater to ivory Levi's jeans, keep scrolling to see what I've found.
J.Crew just reintroduced its iconic Rollneck sweater—a timeless classic since 1988—for 2025, and it's already editor-approved.
If you're tired of your usual blue and black jeans but want to keep full-length bottoms, brown corduroy pants are a perfect choice. The warm color and texture add depth and enhance the overall visual appeal.
You're welcome. I just found your new chic work tote that also serves as a carry-on travel bag.
Style with jeans, a pleated maxi skirt, or layer it over a dress.
Brooches are an easy way to make your old jackets and sweaters feel new again.
You seriously can't go wrong withReplica Store's best-selling white tee.
This medium-blue wash is so versatile. You can wear these jeans during the day with a casual sweater and boots or at night with a silk blouse and kitten heels.
If you haven't heard, the coolest fashion people in NYC and Paris are sporting high-vamp pumps like these Phoebe Philo alternatives.
The double-breasted design and slim silhouette makes this blazer look so sophisticated and expensive.
Is it just me, or is everyone wearing a silk button-up, especially a colored one, with jeans and tailored trousers this fall?
They're called "The Effortless Pants" for a reason.
An elegant clutch you can wear to dinner with friends or to a cocktail-attire wedding.
My birthday isn't coming up, but if it was I'd put these at the top of my wish list.
No one, I mean no one, will believe you when you tell them that you got this poncho at H&M.
Chloé or Zara? I can barely tell.
Reformation's Veda leather collection does it again.
I recently added these to my boot collection—you should too.
A staple that you can take from the fall to the winter.
This cashmere turtleneck has a slight sheerness to it, but with a black bralette, it looks sexy.
Talk about an expensive-looking skirt.
These are giving Gucci, but without all of the extra zeros on the price.
I normally don't wear color, but this blue fair isle sweater is doing it for me.
Style this with the sweater above or with a fitted white jacket for a chic monochromatic look.
I've tried on over 100 pairs of designer boots in the last few months—don't ask why—and these are among the top five in style, comfort, and fit.
Sleek and sophisticated.
The sleeves, the tie, the button—perfection.
Leset makes some of the best pants for women. The Lauren is one of my favorites because it blurs the line between sweatpants and fitted trousers.
With the calf hair and the deep chocolate-brown color, these flats look like they cost over $500.
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