There’s a specific type of heartbreak when you find a well-priced item and think, “I’ll wait and see if it gets discounted,” only to see it sell out. While scouting something at a great price is a euphoric feeling, there’s always the “wait it out” feeling that can backfire and lead to total devastation. If there’s one thing I know as a fashion editor, it’s that items from certain shopping sites can lure you with the temptation of low prices.
To help you avoid the same fate I’ve been met with countless times, I curated a shopping list full of pieces that feel like a deal but won’t leave you waiting for a risky markdown. A few of my favorite online retailers make doing so easy, producing compliment-worthy pieces at even more compliment-worthy prices. Think Aritzia, Zara, and H&M. Ahead, you’ll find an array of under-$150 pieces from these three retailers that marry trendiness and timelessness, all at year-round prices that won’t force you to wait for sale season to score a deal.
Rugby shirts are definitely trending.
H&M
Draped One-Shoulder Bodysuit
This piece will always be at the top of your drawer.
ZARA
Oval Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
Tortoiseshell sunglasses are shaping up for a fall takeover.
Wilfred
Snapshot Denim Bermuda Shorts
Longline shorts are here to stay.
Aritzia
Legendary Solid Brass Leather Wide Belt
ZARA
Heeled Mules With Bow
*Channeling the Jacquemus runway.*
H&M
Pocket-Detail Cardigan
Update your cardigan with elegant gold hardware.
Zw Collection
Lace Slip Dress
Wear with sheer tights, over jeans, under leather jackets, etc.
Denim Forum
Ali Vintage Denim Jacket
A classic denim trucker jacket has longevity in your closet.
Vest dressing is the best year-round trick.
ZARA
Oversize TRF Relaxed Jeans With a High Waist
Oversize jeans are always an add-to-cart find.
H&M
Studded Mary Jane Ballet Flats
Catch yourself adding these to all of your fall looks.
Leopard is shaping up to be the print of the season.
The sophistication standard has been set by the A-line skirt.
ZARA
Studded Leather Ballet Flats
Vests are peak business chic.
Add some luxury to your bad hair day routine.
H&M
Oversized Denim Shirt
A denim overshirt is fall’s best friend.
H&M
Super Barrel Regular Jeans
ZARA
Animal Print Leather Clogs
Casual shoes that transcend the trend.
H&M
Rib-Knit Off-the-Shoulder Dress
This knit dress has nine lives.
Burgundy is one of this year’s top colors.
ZARA
Knit Cardigan With Golden Buttons
French women everywhere are selling this out.
ZARA
Plain Knit Basic Polo Shirt
Knit polo shirts are the perfect transitional piece.
Aritzia
The Effortless Pant
The perfect trousers do exist.
This bag is pure elegance.
H&M
Rib-Knit Off-the-Shoulder Top
Knit bodysuits are an unmatched investment.
Zebra is the fashion crowd’s choice animal print.
Styling notes include a micro miniskirt or wide-leg trousers.