As a fashion editor, there are hundreds of items that land on my desk, email, and social feeds that make me instantly lost. Whether it's designer suede bags or a pair of heirloom-worthy black leather boots, I'm no stranger to liking beautiful, expensive things thanks to my line of work. My credit card, however, doesn't always agree. As much as I'd love to spend a quarter of my salary to do a luxury clothing and accessories salon in the fall, let's be real – unless I'm Logan Roy's long-lost fifth daughter, that's not happening anytime soon.
To satisfy my splurge desires, I rounded up 20+ affordable, under-$50 items I'm shopping 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 a dinner for two, I'm sure you'll go crazy as much as I did. Scroll carefully and try not to add everything to your cart at once!
Luxurious Fall Items
Totem
Draped Bouclé coat with wool blend fringes
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 looks 10 times cooler than the classic black version.
Totem
Beige Centered Monogram Silk Scarf
After seeing this scarf on some French turtleneck influencers, I had to ask my friend who lives in Stockholm to get me one.
Staud
Vivi Brown Shoulder Bag
Staud can do no wrong in my eyes, including with this chic style of shoulder bag.
Tory Burch
Calf Hair Jacket
My jaw dropped to the floor when I saw this Tory Burch jacket.
Axel Arigato
Relaxed cardigan with memory
This looks so rich for 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've been eyeing them.
Liberowe + Net Sustainação
Peplum Velvet Jacket
One of our senior editors, Eliza Huber, has this jacket, and every time she wears it, I feel an overriding need to buy my own.
Tory Burch
Violet T-Belt
The amount of times I sent these suede Mary Janes to my friends so they could talk me out of buying them is out of this world.
Align
Daphne Scoop Long Waist Blazer
I already have this blazer in a rich chocolate shade, and yes, it's just as good IRL as it looks online.
Fall Items Under $50
Hailey Bieber would approve of this chic and affordable pair of sunglasses.
Done well
Sculptural drop earrings
White House Black Market
Leopard trouser belt
Okay, so this one is a little over budget, but believe me, it's worth it.
Alohas
Odette Black Sneakers
I gasped when I saw how deeply discounted they are.
sleeve
Fitted shirt with buttons
Everyone needs a crisp, white button-down, no matter the season.
I bought this denim shirt and I promise it looks 10 times more expensive in person.
H&M
Structured twill mini skirt
Calzedonia
50 Denier Total Comfort Soft Touch Tights
Incredibly luxurious for under $40.
This color is simply everything to me.
Khaite vibes on a budget from Zara.
Aritzia
Top of the Babaton Gallery
Can anyone check out the Aritzia design team? They cooked with this one.
Open edit
Cammie Kitten Heel Slingback Pump
Run – don’t walk – to get them.
Aritzia
TNA Homestretch Scoopneck Long Sleeve
A basic you can never go wrong with.
I was shocked when I discovered this discovery cost less than $20.
BaubleBar
Debra earrings in 18k gold
These earrings just whisper wealth to me.
Sorry, but the extra $5 is worth it on this jacket!
Love them or hate them, capri pants are here to stay.
Sanctions
X Rotate the Ernica Belt
I leave you with this timeless find.
