Most of the time, quick fixes aren’t the answer to the problem. Like sticking duct-tape on a pipe leak or gluing a heel back onto a shoe, you’re solving a problem just temporarily. But, there’s something to be said about quick fixes in the wardrobe department. While we’re all about investment buys and shopping sustainably, there are times when buying into an of-the-moment trend is all you need to feel a little more creative when getting dressed in the morning.
That’s when it’s useful to have a list of affordable brands that will help you get your fix without having to run to Zara and buy the same item everyone else has. There are five we’ve come across lately, debating whether patent boots or a new plaid coat will be the answer to our fall wardrobe woes. The best part? They’re all insanely affordable.
For the next time you’re sick of everything in your closet, bookmark the five e-tailers below.
WANTS: It’s all in the name, as in, we literally WANT everything from this indie retailer. The retailer, whose name is an acronym for “We Are Not The Same,” curates pieces from across the globe (think: LA to Korea, Japan, and London) with one common mission: to help you reclaim your personal style.
House of Sunny: Ever wished for one brand that just has everything you are searching for in one place? That’s London-based House of Sunny—and we don’t know why it hasn’t gone viral stateside just yet. With affordable prices (its knit sweaters, blazers, and puffer coats are all under-$75), we just can’t get enough.
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The oversized dress for all those CBA days ✨💗 Tap to shop 💥 #ohheygirl #ohheygirlstore
ohheygirl: Welcome to a trend-chaser’s paradise. Here, you’ll find cargo pants, poplin statement shirts, teddy coats, and way more—suddenly, we need patent boots in every color).
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Choosy: We’re living in a time when fashion can be produced faster than ever, and Choosy is the proof: Its items are based on what celebrities are wearing and what the runways are showing, minus the intimidating price tag.
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Willa Top ⭐️ | Use code FALL20 for 20% off your entire order || #OVERSCHOOLED
Overschooled: This tiny, independent brand from the Bay Area welcomes customizations in order to cater to a wide range of sizes. All of its pieces, from bike shorts to pullover fleeces, are handmade, as they’re “meant to fit YOUR body, not the other way around.”