29 Reasons You Don’t Have To Be Rich To Have Style
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In a world of three-story closets and fashion bloggers with million dollar salaries, it’s easy to think you need to be wealthy to look stylish. For all the babes on a budget out there, we’d like to prove that idea wrong with a standout collection of affordable items that look just as good as their designer counterparts. Scroll through to upgrade your look sans a shocking price tag.
ASOS Skort in Stripe ($29)This sleek skort is a far cry from your grade school version.
ASOS Contrast Boysy Backpack ($67)At first glance, we thought this backpack was Alexander Wang.
ASOS Maxi Dress With Cut Out In Floral Print ($78)The look of a Reformation dress without the cost.
ASOS ASOS Co-Ord Skirt In Structured Knit in Grey ($57)If you fancy this skirt, there’s also a matching bomber jacket. Shop more skirts here.
Afends Denim Shirt With Wanderer Back Slogan ($71)Going on a road trip anytime soon? This cheeky shirt is a must-have.
ASOS Foster Leather Flat Sandals in Black ($42)We guarantee these classic sandals will never go out of style.
ASOS Relaxed Shirt In Grey With White Collar ($48)No need to pay a bundle for staples like an oxford shirt.
ASOS Pleat Back Chiffon Coat ($143)A lightweight trench coat is the ideal outerwear to transition to fall.
ASOS Plain Brushed Reversible Scarf ($27)Forgive us for fast-forwarding to fall, but this two-tone scarf is too pretty not to scoop up now.
New Look Fool Pool Leather White Simple Slider Flat Sandals ($38)Calling all minimalists: this slide in crisp white will make an impressive addition to your shoe closet. Shop more sandals here.
ASOS Paisley Print Headscarf ($11)The oft-forgotten headscarf can make an ordinary outfit outstanding.
ASOS Ridley High Waist Ultra Skinny Jeans In Clean Black With Busted Knees ($61)Once you try on these jeans, you’ll wonder why you ever paid over $100 for denim.Shop more jeans here.
ASOS Drape Side Beach Dress ($53)This is the kind of beach cover-up that goes way beyond the shore.
ASOS Leather Bag With Metal Handles ($152)Your business look just got an upgrade.
ASOS Felt Fedora Hat in Pink ($38)Everyone has a black fedora. Why not stand out from the pack in this muted cherry colour?
New Look New Look Stirrer Black Heeled Mule Sandals ($48)If you haven’t jumped on the mules bandwagon yet, this is your chance.
ASOS Sundress With High Neck in Daisy Print ($53)It’s like your version from the ‘90s, but better.Shop more dresses here.
ASOS Swing Dress In Texture With Dipped Hem ($91)For those days when you can’t be bothered to wear anything formfitting, this is your dress.
ASOS Dip Hem T-Shirt In Tie Dye Print ($53)We bet Raquel Allegra would approve of this interesting take on tie dye. Shop more tops here.
ASOS Pleat Front Bonded Midi Skirt ($76)We love the lavender-meets-grey colour on this work-worthy skirt.
ASOS Twisted Textured Front Bralet and Split Front Textured Pencil Skirt ($120)Ready to channel your inner Rihanna? Good, this awesome bra top is waiting for you.
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ASOS WHITE Striped Duster Coat ($238)You can let the rest of your outfit be basic when wearing this standout coat.Shop more coats here.
ASOS Trousers In Slim Leg With Turnup ($67)Give your black trousers a break with this snow white tailored pair.
Just Female Dot Relaxed Blazer ($166)We just had a realisation: hand-painted looking polka dots are so much cooler than your average dot. Shop more blazers here.
Coast Cannizaro Full Skirt ($143)This is the type of statement-making skirt that makes the rest of your outfit easy to put together—simply pair with a black tank and heels.
Mango Scarf Print Shirt ($53)Bandana print is always cool in our book.
Mango Skater Skirt ($53)The colour pairing possibilities of light pink are almost as versatile as black and white.
River Island Copper Mini Skirt ($57)You style doesn’t blend in, and this light-catching skirt won’t either.
Warehouse Floral Printed Sleeveless Top and Floral Printed Trousers ($133)Throw a blazer over this matching set, and you’re ready for work.
Do you think it's easy to be stylish on a budget? Sound off in the comments below!
Kat Collings has over 15 years of experience in the editorial fashion space, largely in digital publishing. She currently leads the vision for editorial content at WhoWhatWear.com as the site's editor in chief, having risen through the editorial ranks after joining the company in 2012. Collings is a Digiday Future Leader Awards nominee, was named Buzzfeed's best fashion Instagram accounts of the year, and is a member of the CFDA Awards Fashion Guild. Prior to Who What Wear, Collings worked on styling projects for brands such as Vogue, Teen Vogue, Lucky, and Oliver Peoples. She graduated from UCLA with a BA in communications and calls Los Angeles home.
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