Did you really think I'd let you get even one step closer to fall without an epic affordable shopping roundup? Never! In honor of the fast-approaching Labor Day, I found everything you could possibly need for the season ahead, from sweaters and pants to shoes, bags, and jewelry, all for—you guessed it—under $49. Well, maybe not everything. The inaugural warm beverage of your choosing is beyond my scope, but from a fashion standpoint, I've got you covered.
Of course, I had some help from my favorite brands and sites, including Zara, Nordstrom, H&M, and even Amazon. You know, all the usual suspects for both trend-forward pieces and timeless basics on a budget. Ready to get started? Just keep scrolling to shop all 49 of my finds and prepare for your most fashion-forward fall yet.
Urban Renewal
Vintage Grandma Cardigan
All I needed to hear was "grandma," and I was sold.
MANGO
Fitted Button-Up Shirt
Everybody needs one.
Madewell
Chunky Buckle Skinny Leather Belt
I think about this belt often.
H&M
Wide-Cut Pull-On Pants
H&M does it again.
Open Edit
Cammie Kitten Heel Slingback Pump
I can't help but include these perfect slingbacks every time.
Since starting as a fashion intern in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing
. She is currently editor at large, and in her present work for the site, she focuses on a mélange of shopping content, including her new-arrivals and Trust Me—Buy This columns as well as her weekly Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. Her interest in shopping spans everything from decoding the best luxury investments to discovering on-the-rise brands to trend forecasting, affordable fashion, and more. She holds a business administration degree from USC's Marshall School of Business and has been based in New York since 2017, when she moved from her hometown of Beverly Hills.