46 Cheap Winter Items to Buy When You Want to Look Chic
In no way does an outfit have to be expensive to look expensive. While I’ve highlighted tricks for creating high-end looks in the past, it really just boils down to ensuring your ensembles are comprised of fashion-forward pieces that may look like they cost hundreds of dollars, but actually ring in for way less. And to help you navigate the millions of products out there to uncover those affordable gems, I spent an afternoon scouring all of our favorite stores—from Nordstrom to H&M—to find the chicest under-$75 items that will seriously elevate your winter wardrobe.
So without further ado, keep scrolling to shop 46 cheap winter staples, all broken down by category (from coats to sweaters to boots). Go on and take your "expensive" cold-weather offering to the next level.
Coats and Jackets
This sleek leather blazer will take the most basic winter look to the next level.
Throw this puffer vest on and just wait for the compliments to roll in.
Wear this puffer coat as is with a chunky knit underneath or as an additional layer over other outerwear.
A utility jacket will always be in style.
Sweaters and Turtlenecks
A stylish layering turtleneck for under $60? Yes and yes.
You'll turn heads in an instant wearing this vibrant cardigan.
Team this sleek turtleneck with jeans and sneakers or a midi skirt and boots.
Layer this fashion-person favorite turtleneck under a slouchy blazer.
Dresses and Skirts
Try this sweaterdress as is or add a belt to bring extra dimension to the look.
Try this baby-blue knit dress with either knee-high boots or with tights and heels.
Give this cozy tie-belt dress a whirl in your 9-to-5 or 5-to-9 life.
Shoes
Platform ankle boots are all the rage this season.
Croc-embossed booties will always feel expensive—even if they cost less than $75.
You can legit wear these stunners anywhere—to work, out on the town, and everywhere in-between.
Trousers and Jeans
Your winter look will feel so fresh stepping out in these tan knit pants.
Just picture these jeans with a gorgeous pair of patterned ankle boots.
Accessories
Yes, you'll want to live in this cozy blanket scarf all winter long.
Wrap this oversize scarf around like a cape or tie it around your neck for those extra-chilly days.
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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.
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