11 Under-$150 Pieces That Generated a Massive Compliment Surge

There are essentially two type of items in our closet—the trusty basics we could never live without and the statement pieces that never fail to induce a compliment (or three). And who doesn’t love a genuine compliment now and then? Let’s face it, even a huge heart emoji on Instagram gets us giddy. And a fashion compliment is made all the better when that said item receiving praise was purchased for under $150. Major fashion win!

Today we’re honing in on the chicest pieces we found on Instagram that have generated a surge of compliments this month, from the prettiest spring dresses on some of our favorite fashion muses to super-cool shoes we’re adding to our cart ASAP. And the best part—they’re all under $150. Scroll below to shop the statement pieces.

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A neon polka-dot midi skirt says you're officially ready for spring and summer.

Insta compliments:

"Your skirt is so beautiful babe 💛"

"goooorgeous skirt 💛⚫️"

"That skirt is so lovely!💕"

"Loving this fun skirt 🎉"

Shop the skirt:

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A statement skirt set in a bold floral print is bound to initiate plenty of sartorial praise. Get your hands on both pieces for under $150.

Insta compliments:

"Love these colors together !!! 💖💚"

"I’m loving this 2pc set!!"

"Beautiful set love the print 😍"

Shop the skirt set:

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These might be the most popular shoe of the entire season. They've been spotted on so many Insta accounts and always incite a crazy amount of admiration.

Insta compliments:

"Ugh this is everything! 🙌🏻💫"

"Killer shoes"

"So stylish ✨"

"Neeed those shoes!🙏🏼"

Shop the sandals:

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Is this not the prettiest little spring dress? Everything about it exudes a carefree French-girl nonchalance. Expect compliments. Plenty of compliments.

Insta compliments:

"Ahhh, this dress is so cute 😍"

"I need more red in my life! 😊"

"Crying this is perfect"

"Love ❤️!!"

Shop the dress:

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Who knew sunglasses could elicit so much praise? These larger-than-life shield shades are hands down, Insta-approved.

Insta compliments:

"I love these glasses 😍"

"Wow woww🔥🔥🔥🔥"

"love your sunnies😍😍"

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Sporty sandals are having a major moment right now, and no one does them better than Teva.

Insta compliments:

"These sandals are everything!"

"👋👋👋👋👋"

"So gorgeous"

Shop the sandals:

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This may just be the perfect dress for every soirée on your Google cal this spring and summer. We guarantee you'll turn heads in this one. 

Insta Compliments:

"This dress is such a dream for spring 😍"

"Gorgeous!! Love this dress!"

"This dress is a YES"

"That dress is beautiful 💗"

Shop the dress:

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Joan Smalls in a neon pink bodysuit made a major statement at Coachella. And from the amount of pink hearts and clapping emojis on Instagram, we'd say it was a fashion hit.

Insta compliments:

"Ok wow love the pink 💕💕💕"

"Super nice 💖💖"

"Such a cool top 😍❤️👏"

Shop the bodysuit:

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Shell jewelry is a huge trend for spring and summer—a simple yet super-cool shell anklet, in particular, is getting major applause.

Insta compliments:

"Love the anklet 😍"

"Love 🐚✨💕"

"wow! 👌"

"Always wondered where you got your shell anklet from ☺️"

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Expect plenty of comments about how amazing you look in this vacation-ready top from Reformation.

Insta Compliments:

"Need need need this top 💕"

"A top as good as a vacation"

"Summertime dreaming!!"

Shop the top:

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Spanish fashion muse @maria_bernad gets plenty of compliments in H&M's conscious exclusive collection. We want it all too.

Insta compliments:

"Majestic!"

"Stunnnnning💥💥💥"

"Loveee ✨ ✨✨🍀🍀🍀❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋😍😍😍💫💫💫"

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Up next, the Free People dresses that always get us compliments.

Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith Jones is the senior fashion market editor 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.