Chic on a Budget: Top High Street Finds That Look Like Designer Pieces
Chic on a Budget: Top High Street Finds That Look Like Designer Pieces
Happy New Year! While January can often feel like a bit of a slog with its cold temperatures and post-holiday blues, there’s no better way to lift your spirits than with a new wardrobe addition or two. From winter sales to trendy pieces, shops are brimming with stylish options that won’t break the bank.
My Picks for This Month
Dark Burgundy Faux Leather Belted Funnel Neck Jacket
Style with: gold accessories and dark-wash barrel jeans.
An asymmetrical fastening and a funnel neck make this jacket a designer dream. I’m obsessed with the silhouette of this incredible coat that puts an elevated twist on the classic trench.
Brown Loafers
Style with: beige or brown socks and a short brown skirt or dress.
A pair of classic loafers is a must-have in any fashionable wardrobe. This simple pair from H&M are perfect for wearing anywhere from work to brunch.
Jumper with Shirt Collar
Style with: a simple pair of straight-leg jeans and penny loafers.
The easiest way to make a jumper look extra refined is to add a shirt collar. This piece does it all for you—so simple yet so chic, and at an incredible price.
Shawl-collar Fur-effect Jacket
Style with: anything and everything, from jeans and ballet flats to stirrup leggings and court heels.
A neutral textured coat is the easiest way to look effortlessly chic. The winning accent on this piece? The shawl collar. Decadent, elevated, and a neck-warmer. Plus, the asymmetrical fastening is *chef’s kiss*.
Lace-trimmed Dress
Style with: Brown knee-high suede boots in the winter, brown or gold flats or heels in the summer.
This boho-inspired dress looks so expensive. It’s versatile, slightly flirty, and perfect for taking you from winter to summer.
Brown Satin Polka Dot Lace Hem Midi Skirt
Style with: a pair of pointed kitten heels and a cute knit.
Is this not the chicest skirt you’ve ever seen? It’s giving runway-meets-60s icon, and I’m obsessed. The devil is in the details with this one: the polka dots and the lace trim are seriously sophisticated.
Faux Fur Ballet Flats
Style with: a simple pair of jeans, to make your funky feet stand out from the crowd.
Just one Instagram feed refresh will prove that every fashionista is wearing fluffy shoes right now. Cosy and casual with an elevated feel, these shoes are guaranteed to stop people in their tracks.
Maxi Shiny Handbag With Straps
Style with: a tailored blazer and Bermuda shorts.
The fashionistas have proved that oversized bags carried under the arm is the chicest way to accessorize this season. This faux-leather bag from Mango with gold hardware looks so expensive and will fit everything you need.
