As a fashion editor, there are hundreds of items that come across my desk, email, and social feeds that I instantly lose it over. Whether it’s designer suede bags or a pair of heirloom-worthy black leather boots, I’m privy to liking nice, expensive things thanks to my line of work. My credit card, however, doesn’t always agree. As much as I’d love to drop a quarter of my salary to do a fall luxury clothing and accessories hall, let’s be real—unless I’m the fifth long-lost daughter of Logan Roy, it’s not happening anytime soon.
To satisfy my splurge-friendly cravings, I’ve gathered up over 20 affordable, under-$50 items I’m buying instead of the 10 designer pieces on my wish list. When you see how chic some of these pieces are for less than the price of dinner for two, I’m sure you’ll be freaking out just as much as I am. Scroll with caution, though, and try not to add everything to your cart at once!
Luxury Fall Items
Toteme
Draped Fringed Wool-Blend Bouclé Coat
Say hello to the viral scarf jacket’s cooler, chicer cousin: the scarf coat.
Khaite
Benny Studded Suede Belt
While circle-studded belts have been all the rage this fall, this luxe chocolate suede version feels 10 times cooler than the classic black version.
Toteme
Beige Centered Monogram Silk Scarf
After I saw this scarf on a few French influencers layered over turtlenecks, I had to ask my friend who’s based in Stockholm to snag me one.
Staud
Brown Vivi Shoulder Bag
Staud can do no wrong in my eyes, including with this chic shoulder-bag style.
Tory Burch
Calf Hair Jacket
My jaw was on the floor when I saw this Tory Burch jacket.
Axel Arigato
Memory Relaxed Cardigan
This looks so rich for being under $500!
Khaite
Arizona Leather Ankle Boots
Several editors on our team have these chic ankle boots, and after learning they’re under four figures, I’m eyeing them myself.
Liberowe + Net Sustain
Velvet Peplum Jacket
One of our senior editors, Eliza Huber, has this jacket, and every time she wears it I feel the primal urge to get my own.
Tory Burch
Violet T-Strap
The amount of times I’ve sent these suede Mary Janes to my friends to have them convince me not to buy them is out of this world.
Aligne
Daphne Scoop Long Waisted Blazer
I already have this scoop blazer in a rich chocolate hue, and yep, it’s just as good IRL as it looks online.
Under-$50 Fall Items
Hailey Bieber would approve of this chic, affordable pair of sunglasses.
Madewell
Sculptural Droplet Statement Earrings
White House Black Market
Leopard Haircalf Pant Belt
Okay, so this one is slightly over budget, but trust me, it’s well worth it.
Alohas
Odette Black Ballet Flats
I gasped when I saw how deeply discounted these are.
Mango
Fitted Button-Up Shirt
Everyone needs a crisp, white button-down, regardless of the season.
H&M
Oversized Denim Shirt
I bought this denim shirt, and I promise it looks 10 times the price in person.
H&M
Structured Twill Mini Skirt
Calzedonia
50 Denier Total Comfort Soft Touch Tights
Incredibly luxe for under $40.
This color is simply everything to me.
Khaite vibes on a Zara budget.
Aritzia
Babaton Gallery Top
Can someone check up on Aritzia’s design team? They cooked with this one.
Open Edit
Cammie Kitten Heel Slingback Pump
Run—don’t walk—to get these.
Aritzia
TNA Homestretch Scoopneck Longsleeve
A basic you can never go wrong with.
I was shocked when I found out this find was under $20.
BaubleBar
Debra 18k Gold Earrings
These earrings just whisper wealth to me.
Sorry, but the extra $5 are well worth it on this jacket!
Love them or hate them, capri pants are here to stay.
Sancia
X Revolve the Ernica Belt
I’ll leave you with this timeless find.
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