These 21 Basics Look Super High-End But Are Really Under $100

As we bid farewell to summer and welcome the crisp days of fall, one thing is abundantly clear: timeless fashion essentials are taking center stage, and they're doing so with remarkable prominence.

This enduring wave of understated elegance is brought to us by esteemed brands like The Row are presenting designs that transcend fleeting fashion trends and possess an enduring charm in our closets.

The finest foundational garments effortlessly fuse maximum style with minimal effort – consider the myriad ways to style a simple white T-shirt, whether it's casually tucked into a classic pair of jeans or elevated when paired with a well-tailored trouser.

But what happens when you can’t afford that $400 white crisp t-shirt you’ve seen all over the streets of fashion?

Timeless elegance shouldn’t just be reserved for those with deep pockets. Nowadays, achieving such quiet luxury without breaking the bank is easier than ever. If you know where to look (aka, this article!)

As we make the seasonal shift from the warmth of summer to the cool embrace of fall, the art of refining our wardrobes with essential clothing pieces has never been more fashionable or affordable. Check out our essential basics wardrobe list below and find a few top faves for the season, all under $100.


Excluded Fashion’s Basics Wardrobe Wish List under $100

  • T-Shirts

  • Long Sleeve Tees

  • Bodysuits

  • T-shirt bra

  • Button downs

  • Blazers

  • Leggings

  • White t-shirt

  • Striped sweater

  • Gold earrings

  • Denim jeans

skims

Cotton Jersey Tee

$48

*comes in 13 colors, sizes xxs - 4x

Z Supply

Sirena Rib Long Sleeve Tee

$44

*comes in 8 colors

Skims

Boyfriend Long Sleeve T-Shirt

$48

*comes in 9 colors, sizes xxs - 4x

Victoria’s Secret

Lightly-Lined Full Coverage Bra

$39.95

*comes in 5 fabrics, 19 colors, cups B - G

Old Navy

Fitted Sleeveless Square-Neck Bodysuit for Women

$24.99 

*comes in 8 colors, sizes xs - 4x, regular, tall and petite

Clyque The Label

Old Navy

Oversized Poplin Boyfriend Shirt for Women

$36.99

*comes in regular, petite, and tall, sizes xs - 4x

Gap

100% Organic Cotton Big Shirt

$59.95

*comes in regular, tall and petite

Anthropologie

The Petra Mini Drop Earrings

$44

*comes in 4 colors

Abercrombie & Fitch

Curve Love Ultra High Rise 90s Straight Jean

$90

*comes in 27 washes, extra short, short, regular, long, extra long, sizes 23 - 37

Old Navy

Extra High-Waisted Wide-Leg Black Jeans for Women

$44.99

*comes in regular, tall and petite, sizes 00 - 30

Lululemon

lululemon Align™ High-Rise Pant 28"

$98

*comes in 15 colors, sizes 0-20, 4 inseams

Abercrombie & Fitch

Boyfriend Suiting Blazer

$54.99

*comes in petite and regular

Princess Polly

Wyoming Blazer

$79

*comes in 4 colors

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