The Under-$300 Special: 15 Affordable Brands to Know

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True personal style exists outside of wearing head-to-toe high-end luxury. In fact, many of the best-dressed people have mastered the art of the high-how, mixing in new and thrifted pieces; investment buys and less steep trending items. That mix keeps a wardrobe interesting, and the best affordable fashion brands maintain quality and design at more approachable price points.

For our Under-$300 Style Special, we’ve highlighted 15 names you need on your radar—makers of clothing that are both of-the-moment and totally original. From Posse and Damson Madder to Aligne and Soeur, shop the chicest brands that won’t break the bank, ahead.

Almina Concept

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Angela Gahng launched Almina in 2018 after a stint in the luxury world. She noticed a huge gap in modern basics at competitive pricing, so she set out to make them herself. With a cozy, lived-in sensibility, Gahng has created a brand whose pieces can be worn on the weekends or to work. Make Almina Concept your new go-to for effortless knits, everyday blazers, and languid trousers.

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Almina Concept

oversized cotton shirt

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Almina Concept

cotton midi length skirt

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Almina Concept

knit button closure vest

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Almina Concept

front tie linen pants

Donni

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You’ve probably spotted your favorite celebrity cool-girls sporting Donni off-duty—and for good reason. Founder Alyssa Wask made sure each piece from the label is created for comfort every day, no matter the stage of life. Donni features a perfect mixture of drawstring pants, striped button-up shirts, and relaxed shorts, with a tailored edge.

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Donni.

The Pop sleeveless dress

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Donni.

The Linen stripe crop racer pants

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Donni.

The Poplin shirt

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The Linen pleated shorts

Posse

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Posse’s guiding principles are “less is more” and an “ode to enduring style,” all of which can be seen throughout each sustainable drop. The pieces, from linen shift dresses to red poplin skirts, can be worn season after season, despite fleeting trends. Fan favorites include the linen-tailored vest, striped strapless dress, and lightweight shift jackets.

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Posse

Alice midi dress

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Posse

Sylvie midi skirt

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Posse

Rio linen shift jacket

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Posse

Emma pencil skirt

Damson Madder

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Emma Hill became disillusioned by fashion after recognizing harmful and unsustainable practices. With a focus on slower, more considered designs, she launched Damson Madder in 2020. Here, you’ll find 15-35 styles per drop, all with a maximalist twist. Ruffles, collars, eyelet, and stripes define the ethos.

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Damson Madder

Josephine stripe organic cotton midi dress

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Damson Madder

Macy reversible print organic cotton jacket

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Damson Madder

Cassidy long sleeve organic cotton eyelet minidress

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Damson Madder

Harrison stripe drawstring pants

Belle the Label

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If handcrafted is what you’re after, look no further. Belle the Label, launched by Annabelle Noelle in 2016, was created with eco-friendly fashion at the heart. Each piece, which includes ruched dresses, semi-sheer skirts, and artfully draped tops, is sewn by hand and dyed with natural, non-toxic dyes in a small factory in Bali.

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Belle

off-white blossom top

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Belle

Rhea maxi skirt

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Belle

Miray top

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Belle

yellow flore midi dress

Éterne

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Founded by stylist Chloé Bartoli as the “go-to destination for timeless and seasonless essentials,” Éterne was born to fill a major gap. Elevated basics to live in, layer with, bundle up, or add to. You’ll find the perfect T-shirt, silken trousers, and stretchy dresses here.

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Éterne

ribbed stretch-jersey tank

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Éterne

long-sleeve crewneck rib-knit maxi dress

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Éterne

striped cotton-poplin shirt

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Éterne

Brody silk pant

Dunst

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We discovered Dunst during the winter and quickly fell in love with their expensive-looking wardrobe essentials, like lace-trimmed silk skirts and bowling bags. Their variety of offerings makes sense, as the founders are a group of young creatives in Seoul who all work in different fields, from architecture to graphic design.

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Dunst

puff shirring minidress

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Dunst

layered long skirt

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Dunst

Paperly oversized shirt

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Dunst

Classic 28 leather bag

Aligne

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For transeasonal heroes, you’ll find everything you’d need at British-born Aligne. The woman-led brand has become a mainstay in our wardrobes, with favorites ranging from sculpted blazers and suit pants to striped shorts and poplin essentials.

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Aligne

Lupin linen tie waistcoat

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Aligne

Omari striped shorts

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Aligne

Gabriella broderie cotton dress

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Aligne

Natalie elasticated cotton midi skirt

Deiji Studios

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Ease and airiness are two adjectives we’d use to describe Juliette Harkness and Emma Nelson’s Deiji Studios. Every item, from a matching linen set to an organic mini dress, is made for weekends spent indoors and out.

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Deiji Studios

03 linen set

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Deiji Studios

Double V tie-detailed organic cotton-poplin mini dress

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Deiji Studios

squared cutout striped linen midi dress

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Deiji Studios

tie-detailed pleated striped wool wide-leg shorts

Flore Flore

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Flòrian van Zuilen launched Amsterdam-based Flore Flore in the summer of 2021 after years spent working in fashion. Her goal? To create a line of understated, chic basics that anyone would covet. Each garment, like layering tanks and poppy midi dresses, is produced in Portugal by family-owned factories.

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Flore Flore

Esmé tank top

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Flore Flore

Bibi midi dress

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Flore Flore

Rosie cotton shirt

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Flore Flore

Isla organic cotton camisole top

Rue Sophie

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Women are the inspiration behind Rue Sophie, a “collection of elemental garments that reflect and complement the art of living.” Meaning, the modern woman is the inspiration, no matter the career, age, living location, or lifestyle. Here, you’ll find subtle statement-making details, like the sharp pleat on a blouse, or the crease in a trouser.

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Rue Sophie

Giulietta top

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Rue Sophie

Metis pant

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Rue Sophie

Nat jacket

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Rue Sophie

Millie dress

Fait par Foutch

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Fait par Foutch, pronounced “Faye-Par-F-ouch” and meaning “made by Fouth” in French, was founded by Megan Foutch in 2021. Foutch specialized in draping and pattern making—details you’ll see in each drop. Favorites include romantic sheer dresses, capri pants, and striped, yet fitted, blouses.

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Fait Par Foutch

Charlotte polka-dot cotton-blend dress

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Fait Par Foutch

Edith striped cardigan

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Fait Par Foutch

Mia dress

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Fait Par Foutch

Marie flared ribbed-knit nylon capri pants

Third Form

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Merryn Kelly’s Third Form blends progressive garment design and the everyday utilitarianism of a modern woman’s closet. Silk or lace pieces can be layered beneath blazers for daytime, and worn by themselves for the evening.

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Third Form

Revery slit-detailed satin maxi dress

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Third Form

Fusion draped cotton halter top

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Third Form

Visions lace top

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Third Form

Rolling wave crinkled straight-leg pants

Soeur

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Modern business codes have become a desirable way of dressing for the past several seasons, and Soeur homes in on that. With a nod to menswear styles that are infused with ultra-feminine flair, you’ll find asymmetrical dresses, sharp button-up shirts (in plain hues and stripes), and baggy jeans that fit just right.

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Soeur

Diane dress

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Soeur

Divine dress

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Soeur

Eliot jeans

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Soeur

Destinee shirt

Significant Other

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Every piece of clothing in Significant Other’s repertoire is meant to take you from beachside to brunch—a tale of the modern lady! Find abstract prints, embellished maxi skirts (that can be worn over a bikini!), and matching sets ideal for every warm-weather occasion.

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Significant Other

Rosalie abstract print cotton strapless top

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Significant Other

Annette embroidered shorts

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Significant Other

Edith floral maxi dress

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Significant Other

Carly embroidered maxi skirt