This September marks the one-year anniversary of the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's — congratulatory high-fives and happy dances all around! — and in celebration, our Editor-in-Chief Lisa Sugar and Executive Style Director Dana Avidan Cohn are taking a nostalgic look back at the fun and affordable fashion they've designed just for you.
With 12 months of cute dresses, cheeky tees, and fun jumpsuits under our belts, a few super-standout pieces have come out on top for both Lisa and Dana — styles like a darling puffy-sleeve top, versatile floral-print shirt dress, and an occasion-ready jumpsuit they've worn on repeat.
Since I'm majorly here for affordable wardrobe staples that are at once versatile (read: that I can unabashedly outfit repeat in), I asked Lisa and Dana to spill on their absolute favorite POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's from the past year. Ahead, witness their top picks — not only are many still available to shop for $51 or less, but I've rounded up similar versions of their favorites that you can stock up on, including just-arrived pieces from the new September collection.
"This printed green dress is from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's launch party — I love this cut so much and we make it in so many prints!" — Lisa Sugar, editor-in-chief
POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress ($37, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress ($37, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress ($37, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress ($37, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress ($37, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress ($20, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress ($20, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress ($20, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Plus Size Print Tie-Waist Dress ($22, originally $54)
POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress ($20, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Plus Size Print Tie-Waist Dress ($22, originally $54)
"This puff sleeve detail made a classic white shirt feel current. While this style sold out, we also made several other tops with fun and unique sleeves." — Dana Avidan Cohn, executive style director
POPSUGAR Ruffle-Sleeve Tee ($12, originally $30)
POPSUGAR Stripe Puff-Sleeve Top ($18, originally $44)
POPSUGAR Stripe Puff-Sleeve Top ($18, originally $44)
POPSUGAR Ruffle Top ($14, originally $36)
POPSUGAR Ruffle Sleeve Wrap Top ($18, originally $44)
"This heart-print dress and blue moto jacket from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's launch collection is still one of my favorite outfit combos, and for Fall 2019, we've designed a new heart-print style I'll be wearing just as much. Coming soon!" — LS
POPSUGAR Long Sleeve Mini Dress ($45, originally $60)
"This was one of my favorite dresses! The midi length is so flattering, plus, it was cut from a soft and lightweight fabric. I love how you can wear it multiple ways, like with strappy sandals to dinner or the office or dressed down with sneakers like we did for one of our campaign shoots, modeled by Carrie Carrollo. This was another sell-out style, but we've designed a similar version for Fall, plus, a few past-season midis are still available in equally eye-catching prints" — DAC
POPSUGAR Button-Up Midi Dress ($48, originally $64)
POPSUGAR Smocked Midi Dress ($26, originally $64)
POPSUGAR Smocked Midi Dress ($26, originally $64)
POPSUGAR Smocked Midi Dress ($48, originally $64)
"At POPSUGAR Play/Ground this year, I wore one of our cute miniskirts in a blue polka-dot motif. I loved it with the Playground staff shirt, but love styling it with tees, blouses, and tank tops from work to weekend." — LS
"I love a wardrobe classic, and this cropped denim jacket never goes out of style. For Fall, I'll be styling it against leather pants with white boots on repeat and when I want to mix things up, I'll go for a colored option." — DAC
POPSUGAR Denim Cropped Jacket ($26, originally $64)
POPSUGAR Denim Cropped Jacket ($26, originally $64)
POPSUGAR Cropped Jean Jacket ($26, originally $64)
POPSUGAR Plus Size Cropped Jean Jacket ($27, originally $68)
"I wore this blue polka-dot shirtdress to POPSUGAR Play/Ground this year both with heels and sneakers — it's so versatile and we made several versions of it in a mix of colors and prints." — LS
POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress ($24, originally $60)
POPSUGAR Plus Size Mini Shirt Dress ($26, originally $64)
POPSUGAR Sleeveless Shirt Dress ($25, originally $60)
POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress ($24, originally $60)
POPSUGAR Plus Size Mini Shirt Dress ($26, originally $64)
POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress ($24, originally $60)
POPSUGAR Plus Size Mini Shirt Dress ($26, originally $64)
POPSUGAR Sleeveless Shirt Dress ($45, originally $60)
POPSUGAR Sleeveless Shirt Dress ($45, originally $60)
POPSUGAR Sleeveless Shirt Dress ($45, originally $60)
"Jumpsuits are one of the items we've become known for, and they're so comfortable: this one actually feels like you're wearing loungewear despite the tuxedo details with appear super polished. I also love the range of prints and silhouettes we did this year, from feminine florals to beachy stripes and utilitarian boildersuits. And for Fall, we designed a few fresh versions I plan to wear to events and dinners." — DAC
POPSUGAR Tuxedo Jumpsuit ($27, originally $68)
POPSUGAR Tuxedo Jumpsuit ($27, originally $68)
POPSUGAR Dolman-Sleeve Jumpsuit ($51, originally $68)
POPSUGAR Suiting Jumpsuit ($51, originally $68)
POPSUGAR Square Neck Jumpsuit ($27, originally $68)
POPSUGAR Chambray Square Neck Jumpsuit ($27, originally $68)
POPSUGAR Cropped Wide-Leg Jumpsuit ($27, originally $68)
POPSUGAR Cropped Wide-Leg Jumpsuit ($27, originally $68)
POPSUGAR Cropped Wide-Leg Jumpsuit ($27, originally $68)
POPSUGAR Tie-Front Knit Jumpsuit ($27, originally $68)
POPSUGAR Tie-Front Knit Jumpsuit ($27, originally $68)
POPSUGAR Tie-Front Knit Jumpsuit ($27, originally $68)
"I love this heart-print skirt from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's launch last Fall. This was sort of a sneak peek as I wore it to POPSUGUAR Playground in June 2018. This September, I'm excited about our new printed slip skirts which are a bit longer, to the knee." — LS
POPSUGAR Heart Pleated Swing Skirt ($20, originally $50)
"This button-front checked mini was my go-to beach dress this Summer and it's so packable! For a looser fit, we also designed an A-line version which is so cute in a variety of prints." — DAC
POPSUGAR Check Tank Dress ($27, originally $68)
POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress ($37, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress ($22, originally $54)
POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress ($37, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress ($22, originally $54)
POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress ($37, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress ($22, originally $54)
"I can't resist a classic-with-a-twist stripe and this cozy sweater that I wore to Eva Chen's book launch party was my go-to in cold weather. Though this exact style sold out, we've designed a ton of striped knits from bell-sleeve silhouettes to a collegiate V-neck and new-for-Fall versions with a slight '70s vibe." — LS
POPSUGAR Ribbed Slit-Sleeve Sweater ($10, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Collegiate Sweater ($20, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Plus Size Collegiate Sweater ($22, originally $54)
POPSUGAR Long Sleeve Boxy Sweater ($37, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Long Sleeve Boxy Sweater ($37, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Puff-Sleeve Sweater ($37, originally $50)
POPSUGAR Crewneck Sweater ($20, originally $50)
"In addition to stripes, I love a classic cardigan but with a playful element like this cropped silhouette we designed in several colors with fun embroideries." — LS
POPSUGAR Essential Print Cardigan ($18, originally $44)
POPSUGAR Essential Print Cardigan ($18, originally $44)
POPSUGAR Essential Print Cardigan ($18, originally $44)
POPSUGAR Essential Print Cardigan ($18, originally $44)
POPSUGAR Essential Print Cardigan ($18, originally $44)