As we often get the idea (via social media) that 20-somethings without a college degree are supposed to run around with $4,000 bags and a car worth more than the average house shoved in our faces, it’s easy to think that many of the trends that we see on our favorite influencers are simply unattainable. Spoiler alert: they’re not. Fortunately, that Fendi utility belt that everyone wore this season has dupes-a-many from much more affordable brands.
While Sayge Girl is most definitely a luxury-lovers dream, we want everyone to be able to express themselves with style equally. On the other hand, if you’re on the big-girl-with-a-401K side of the spectrum, then feel free to indulge yourself with our “splurge” section, but for now, I’m staying in “save”.
Puffy Sleeves
To be honest, this kind of came out of nowhere along with a slew of other 80’s trends this past season. To be even more honest, we’re crazy about it.
SAVE on Puffy Sleeves
ASOS Long Sleeve Wrap Top With Volume Sleeves, $48
UO Cassia Puff Sleeve Top, $54
SPLURGE on Puffy Sleeves
LEAL DACCARETT Silk Puffed Sleeve Top, $1,014
MARA HOFFMAN Isadora Pouf-Sleeve Crop Top, $325
Seashell Accents
It started out as a jewelry trend, and then Instagram got involved, and then they started putting seashells on EVERYTHING. And now we have belts and shirts and even shoes with the useless souvenirs we all definitely are guilty of bringing home after that trip to Florida.
SAVE on Seashell Accents
MANGO Seashell Belt, $40
AQUA Shell Earrings, $28
SPLURGE on Seashell Accents
ALTUZARRA Rope Shell Embellished Belt, $450
ETRO Shell, Crystal, and Pearl Earrings, $255
Leather Love
All-over leather was seen everywhere this Fashion Month, and by the looks of it, doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. The trend comes in many colors, articles of clothing, and even has vegan options.
SAVE on Leather Love
PIXIE MARKET Black Vegan Leather Shirt, $140
ASOS Alligator Effect Pants, $64
SPLURGE on Leather Love
EQUIPMENT Brett Leather Shirt, $550
NANUSHKA Sora Leather-Look Trousers, $396
Knee-High Boots
You’ll see more of why I love this trend here. But for now, just know that these literally look good on anyone and I dare you to try to prove me wrong.
SAVE on Knee-High Boots
PRETTYLITTLETHING Snake Effect High Boots, $80
SAM EDELMAN Rowena Knee-High Boot, $126
SPLURGE on Knee-High Boots
MARQUES’ALMEIDA High-Knee Boots, $995
ISABEL MARANT Laser-Cut Suede High Boots, $2,145