46 Cheap Fall Fashion Items to Buy When You Need a Break From Everything
You may already have a to-do list stored in the back of your mind for when precious downtime suddenly enters your universe. For some (ahem, me), that may be to lounge and watch endless episodes of Friends (for the hundredth time). For others, it may be tackling household chores, and so on. But what’s one task we can all unanimously agree is a must when there’s time to kill? Shopping, of course.
But the reality is that most of us usually only have a few minutes of downtime during our busy days. So to allow you to get the most out of your shopping break, I curated a list of the coolest fashion items online right here to avoid wasting time sifting through everything the internet as to offer. And because I know nobody wants to drain their bank accounts just because they have a few moments to spare, I emphasized cheap fashion items here—as in, everything under $50.
Keep scrolling to see my edit of the 46 most stylish affordable fall pieces to shop right now. I also grouped everything below by category—skirts and dresses, shoes, tops and knits, denim, and bags—to make the whole process even easier. Go on, you deserve this.
Skirts and Dresses:
Try this above-the-knee skirt with a white tee and booties for a casual vibe.
Wear this stunner as is for those warmer fall days and layer a denim jacket when the temps start to dip.
Shoes:
There are just so many things right about this shoe—the V detail, leopard print, and high-end-feeling ballet ties for starters.
Slip into these vibrant Western-inspired booties and make an instant statement.
Tops and Sweaterrs:
This fuzzy zebra pullover seriously looks way more expensive than it actually is.
Take a cue from this fit and team the leopard knit with leather pants.
What’s better than a flattering top that’s stunning from front to back? Exactly.
The ruffle detail brings a playful twist to this classic silhouette.
A 2019 fall wardrobe isn’t complete without a cardigan.
Wear this super-soft turtleneck as is, underneath a sweater, a blazer, and so on.
Jackets and Blazers:
The lightweight, stretchy fabric makes this blazer as comfortable as a sweatshirt.
Toss this over just about anything for an instantly polished look.
Denim:
Mom jeans bring an instantly cool twist to any casual ensemble.
A culotte silhouette will bring a more sophisticated vibe to a denim outfit.
Distressed jeans mixed with sneakers, a tee, and a leather jacket is a no-fail formula.
Bags:
Top-handle structured bags are one of the key silhouettes of the season.
The on-trend shape and faux-snakeskin finish make this crossbody feel so special.
Next, check out our secret shopping tips for finding the best items on Zara, Mango, ASOS, and more.
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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