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It’s no secret that buying a new pair of jeans is not top of mind for most people during the COVID-19 pandemic. So we felt it appropriate to bring back Vogue’s 100 Under $100 column, which began in 2013 and recommended ladylike bags and modern pearls. With $100 today feeling like more of an investment than it did only months ago, we curated our favorite more affordable items on the market right now.
Even though we may be spending differently, we can still find joy in price-conscious clothes and accessories, like a tote bag that can brighten up a grocery store run, an on-trend sweater set ideal for transitional weather, or striped towels to unfold on balconies and in backyards so as to not let the first hints of summer’s warmth go amiss. Here, 100 under $100 items that spark joy for us, and hopefully for you, too.
Back To Basics
The days of reaching for an impractical fashion-forward accessory or shopping the latest It bag have been largely replaced, to no surprise, with basic clothing and wardrobe essentials that put utility above all. After all, the hottest parties in town are all virtual. So classic pieces, like tailored blazers and crisp white button-downs feel very of the moment.
In Bloom
In New York City, flowers are blooming. While we can’t quite stop to smell the flowers like we have in year’s past, adding beautiful floral dresses, hats, and belts into your repertoire feels like a well-deserved celebration of regeneration.
The New Knits
Lightweight sweaters have become the unofficial-official work-from-home uniform, polished enough for your coworkers’ eyes, comfortable enough for all-day wear while at home, and just thick enough to provide the right amount of warmth on spring days or in an indoor existence. They also feel inherently homey.
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Live, From Home
From Zoom meetings to Zoom parties, life has continued under lockdown. Special items like manicure kits, beautiful playing cards, pretty fruit bowls, and even Zoom-worthy pearl earrings now have more utility than ever before, and can spruce up day-to-day life.
Warm Days Ahead
The future may be uncertain but summer is definitely still coming, which means wearing floaty summer dresses and laying out towels on balconies and in backyards. From straw hats to a good SPF, we’re leaning into the optimism of summertime.
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