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    9 Summer Trends You Don't Need More Than $100 For

    Music to my ears.

    By Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour
    Published 9 July 2024 In Buying Guides

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    If your goal is to look cool, chic, and forward without breaking the bank this season, this one’s for you. But really, it’s for everyone, because even if you have the budget for designer duds, why overspend when saving looks this good? Today, I've rounded up nine of my favorite summer trends you truly have no reason to spend over $100 on. From bags, bathing suits, and sandals to cute clothes in the must-have fabrics of the season, below is everything you could possibly need for a stylish summer at prices we can all wrap our heads around. Ready to get started? Simply keep scrolling for my must-have picks.

    1. Capris

    Capri Leggings

    H&M
    H&M Capri Leggings
    $18
    $18 AT H&M

    It took me a while, I think I'm finally ready to venture back into capris.

    Capri Slim-Fit Jeans

    MANGO
    Mango Capri Slim-Fit Jeans
    $70
    $70 AT MANGO

    The exact pair you were eying in the top image!

    Zara, Capri Pants with Vents

    Zara
    Zara Capri Pants with Vents
    $36
    $36 AT ZARA

    I feel like these are a great starter pair.

    2. Raffia bags

    Small Raffia Ruffle-Hem Bag

    J.Crew
    J.Crew Small Raffia Ruffle-Hem Bag
    $98
    $98 AT J.CREW

    I love it more every time I see it.

    Raffia Clutch

    COS
    COS Raffia Clutch
    $99
    $99 AT NORDSTROM

    Chic.

    madewell The Mini Shopper Tote in Leather-Trimmed Straw

    Madewell
    Madewell The Mini Shopper Tote in Leather-Trimmed Straw
    $98
    $98 AT MADWELL

    You can use this day and night.

    3. Linen

    Oversized Linen Shirt

    H&M
    H&M Oversized Linen Shirt
    $35
    $35 AT H&M

    A classic.

    Aubree Linen Dress

    Reformation
    Reformation Aubree Linen Dress
    $98
    $98 AT REFORMATION

    Style this with your favorite simple sandals or Sambas!

    Zara, 100% Linen Vest ZW Collection

    Zara
    Zara 100% Linen Vest ZW Collection
    $70
    $70 AT ZARA

    The matching pants are a must.

    4. Statement pendants

    Heart & Soul Mini Pendant Necklace

    Roxanne Assoulin
    Roxanne Assoulin Heart & Soul Mini Pendant Necklace
    $85
    $85 AT SHOPBOP

    Add a forward element to every outfit with this.

    Zara, Stone Cord Necklace

    Zara
    Zara Stone Cord Necklace
    $30
    $30 AT ZARA

    Style it with your favorite basics.

    Shell Clasp Necklace

    Kenneth Jay Lane
    Kenneth Jay Lane Shell Clasp Necklace
    $90
    $90 AT SHOPBOP

    I feel like this is begging for a chic beach outfit moment.

    5. Crochet

    Straw Crochet Bucket Hat

    & Other Stories
    & Other Stories Straw Crochet Bucket Hat
    $39
    $39 AT & OTHER STORIES

    This color is hard to pass up.

    Zara, Crochet Knit Top

    Zara
    Zara Crochet Knit Top
    $70
    $70 AT ZARA

    Okay, I'm obsessed.

    Crochet Fitted Sweater-Skirt

    J.Crew
    J.Crew Crochet Fitted Sweater-Skirt
    $118$80
    WAS $118, NOW $80 AT J.CREW

    Wear this to the beach or to dinner!

    6. Mesh flats

    Mesh Mary Jane Flat

    Jeffrey Campbell
    Jeffrey Campbell Mesh Mary Jane Flat
    $145$72
    WAS $145, NOW $72 AT NORDSTROM

    I've been wearing this exact pair nonstop.

    Aqua, Goldi Buckled Ballet Flats

    Aqua
    Aqua Goldi Buckled Ballet Flats
    $98
    $98 AT BLOOMINGALES

    I'm into the pink!

    Nolita Mary Jane Flat

    Coconuts by Matisse
    Coconuts by Matisse Nolita Mary Jane Flat
    $58
    $58 AT NORDSTROM

    Oh, these are good.

    7. Classic swimwear

    Balconette Underwire Bikini Top

    J.Crew
    J.Crew Balconette Underwire Bikini Top
    $75$40
    WAS $75, NOW $40 AT J.CREW

    This category was made for J.Crew.

    High-Leg Swimsuit

    H&M
    H&M High-Leg Swimsuit
    $34
    $34 AT H&M

    I can tell this will be so flattering.

    The Iris Bikini Top

    Solid & Striped
    Solid & Striped The Iris Bikini Top
    $49
    $49 AT SHOPBOP

    Simple, yet not boring.

    8. Poplin

    The Oversize Straight Hem Signature Poplin Shirt

    Madewell
    Madewell The Oversize Straight Hem Signature Poplin Shirt
    $85
    $85 AT NORDSTROM

    A closet staple if I've ever seen one.

    Dupont Pant

    Tna
    Tna Dupont Pant
    $78
    $78 AT ARTIZIA

    I'm ordering these now.

    Lora Strapless Cotton Poplin Maxi Dress

    Bardot
    Bardot Lora Strapless Cotton Poplin Maxi Dress
    $125$97
    WAS $125, NOW $97 AT NORDSTROM

    Just add heels.

    9. Minimalist flip-flops

    Leather Straps Sandals

    MANGO
    Mango Leather Straps Sandals
    $80
    $80 AT MANGO

    You'll have people wondering: Mango or The Row?

    Slim Square Flip Flop

    Havaianas
    Havaianas Slim Square Flip Flop
    $34
    $34 AT NORDSTROM

    The square toe is everything.

    zara, FLAT STRAPPY SANDALS

    zara
    Zara Flat Strappy Sandals
    $50
    $50 AT ZARA

    Love the thicker straps.

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    Nicole Eshaghpour is currently the Editor-at-Large for Who What Wear, where she has held a variety of roles spanning from Fashion Intern to Senior Market Editor over the last ten years. Originally from Los Angeles where she got her start at the company during college, she has been based in New York for the last six years and regularly takes to people watching in the city to inform her work. Specializing in shopping content, she is known for her roundups spanning anything from the best basics to luxury investments to of-the-moment brands or trends. Her recurring series include Who What Wear’s weekly “best new arrivals” roundup where she hones in on the best new finds from her and our readers’ favorite sites as well as a monthly column called Trust Me—Buy This, where she shares her top real-life finds from her own, ever-growing closet. Whether it’s curating seasonal sales or her quarterly piece on forty-nine seasonal picks under $49, she also has a passion for scouring the internet for the best adorable steals. Between her job, personal love of shopping, and constant requests from friends and relatives, her mind serves as a rolodex of what’s online and available in stores at all times and her memory in this arena is nearly unrivaled.

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