If Someone Gave Me $100 Right Now, I'd Recommend These Affordable Picks

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(Image credit: @_jessicaskye; Pictured: Zara Pants ($70))

One of my favorite shopping tasks is finding expensive-looking gems that don’t come with wildly expensive price tags. I get such a thrill from uncovering something fashion-forward and under $100. On that note, if someone handed me $100 right now and asked me to shop for them, I know exactly what affordable picks I’d recommend they consider (whether they’re looking for one piece or a few for that price point).

Below you’ll find my edit of the chicest under-$100 items. You’ll notice these selects feel relevant and of the moment, thanks to modern details and silhouettes. I’m referring to things like tailoring in relaxed cuts and sandals with strategically-placed straps. 

Keep scrolling to see the best affordable items from Nordstrom, H&M, Shopbop, J.Crew, Zara, and more.

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Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.