25 Under-$100 Summer Items That Will Put You in the Best Mood Today
There are still four long workdays left until the weekend is finally here, so what better way to boost your mood this morning than with a little sartorial stimulant? A statement bag should hit the spot. Or how about a pretty floral-print dress to rouse the senses? Heck, we’ll even throw in the most beautiful summer lipstick shade to get you excited for the sunny season ahead. We’ve scoured high and low (so you don’t have to) for the best new arrivals and thrilling summer finds that—dare we say it—will make you feel more alive than your morning latte. And to put you in an even better mood—all our picks clock in at under $100. Music to our ears! So take five mins before your next meeting and scroll below for some seriously chic and affordable finds that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Follow in the footsteps of the fashion crowd and finish your summer look with a leopard-print bucket hat.
Sunscreen that doesn’t leave our skin greasy-looking or oily makes us happy. But sunscreen that’s also a serum-primer hybrid? Now that makes us giddy. This innovative formula not only protects skin from UVA and UVB rays, but it’s also infused with an antioxidant complex that protects skin from damaging free radicals. What’s more, the formula is mattifying (the sunscreen absorbs very quickly) so skin is perfectly primed for makeup application.
Dull skin, begone! Get a luminous glow with this pinky-coral gel-blush guaranteed to brighten up your visage.
This pretty floral midi skirt can be easily dressed up or down for the warm months ahead.
These are one of the best-selling sandals on Who What Wear. (The other best sellers are further down this list.)
Summer vacation in a bottle. Nothing will boost your mood like a few spritzes of this citrusy fragrance.
Hello, versatile day-to-night summer dress, which we'll be wearing on repeat.
Is this not the perfect summer shade? It's putting us in a good mood just looking at it.
Shells (and anklets) are trending hard. This is unquestionably the easiest way to make your outfit scream summer.
From weekends at the farmers market to brunches with friends.
If you haven't got your hands on the fashion's most popular sandals, what are you waiting for? (Fyi, these are the other best sellers I previously mentioned.)
A lightweight and sleek white jumpsuit will take you from work to weekend in style.
Bold gold hoops are the perfect finishing touch to your warm-weather outfit.
We're pretty sure we'll be living in this chic little romper all summer long.
Up next, I'm a shopping specialist—these are the under-$100 items I'm buying from Topshop.
Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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