My Goal in 2025 Is to Look Elegant, Effortless, and Classy—47 Sale Finds That Nail the Brief
As you can see from my headline, effortless elegance is my style mantra in 2025, and I'm determined to keep my shopping focused on pieces that reflect that sensibility. Think elevated basics, modern silhouettes, and quality pieces that are timeless in nature.
Building a refined-looking wardrobe sounds like it could get pricey, which is why I often turn to some of my favorite retailer's sale sections to do some digging. It's amazing to see the stylish treasures that can be found amongst all the marked down pieces. I turned to four retailers this week—Mango, Aritzia, Banana Republic, and J.Crew—all known for their chic and elevated offerings, and all of which happen to be having some big sales right now. After plenty of searching I found some incredibly chic and classy items that are guaranteed to add an elegant touch to my 2025 wardrobe. From classic coats to sophisticated knits, keep scrolling below for my edit of rich-looking finds that won't break the bank.
Mango
I'm obsessed with this coat—you can wear it with or without the fashion-forward fringe shawl.
A fine knit sweater that you can style with literally everything.
Straight-leg tailored trousers are having a major moment in 2025.
Wear now with a sweater and boots, and later with a tank top and sandals.
Aritzia
I'm already starting to plan for the warm weather season.
J.Crew
I'll be styling this sweater with the silky lace skirt below.
I've had my eye on this skirt for a long time—and it's finally on sale.
Elevate your entire outfit with this elegant bag.
Lean into spring's butter yellow color trend with this lovely sweater-jacket.
Banana Republic
These pants look similar to the pair Kendall Jenner recently wore.
Now is the perfect time to get my hands on a new white tee.
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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