If your goal this summer is to look chic, expensive, elegant, "quiet luxury," timeless, forward, and all the other great things, but you think your budget isn't in line with those objectives, today I'm here to help you out. Because if there's anything I've learned in my years as a fashion editor, it's that it's truly possible for anyone to look put-together regardless of how much they can or want to spend on fashion.
This rings true year-round, but I find that it is especially true in the warmer months when there tends to be a plethora of cool yet chic options that don't break the bank. From tailored shorts to midi dresses to leather sandals and woven bags, the cornerstones of a polished summer wardrobe are readily available at any budget—and they're pretty much all below for less than $100. Ready to get shopping? Just keep scrolling.
They'll never get old.
Such an upgrade from my other white tanks.
Why yes, they are the shorts you were eyeing above.
Unexpected yet amazing.
It's the pop of blue for me.
I couldn't choose just one.
I want it in all three colors.
They're giving Italian summer.
You know I love crochet.
Need!
As far as anklets go, this one feels rather elevated.
You bet I already bought this set to wear out of the house.
Sets are always better.
I would have believed you if you told me these were five times the price.
We should all own a shirt like this.
The olive green is everything.
Belts make everything better.
It's a good one.
I think it's about time I buy a bubble skirt.
I just got these and am obsessed.
Just add white shorts.
Speaking of!
It's in my cart.
Dress it up or down.
I don't know why exactly, but I'm obsessed with these.
The matching skirt is a must.
A forever dress.
The square toe really revolutionized these.
The easy throw-on-and-go dress you'll be happy you bought.
I'm always sucker for a little gold embellishment.
This shade of red is perfect.
A little '90s and a lot of 2024.
Make any outfit feel forward.
A summer basic if I've ever seen one.
The definition of chic.
You'll use it every day.
Wear it from the beach to the bar.
Madewell is just so good right now.
Another personal favorite.
The subtleness of the stripe makes this so easy to wear.
I love that you can wear it as shown or flat like a regular shoulder bag, so it's like two bags in one.
It's giving honeymoon!