While we definitely pride ourselves on keeping up with current trends [1], the cold hard truth is that clothes can get pretty expensive. Shelling out half our paycheck for an of-the-moment, fringed crop top that might not even be in style next Summer? We'd rather save our money for something special [2]. So we decided to put a cap on our spending this season: we'll purchase just one piece from each trending style — including a pair of strappy sandals [3], something with fringe detail [4], a bohemian maxi dress, a pair of culottes, a crop top, a denim skirt, a figure-flattering one-piece [5], and a pair of overalls or a jumpsuit [6] — but the total can't top $500. Keep scrolling to see what we found, and then shop your favorite piece from each category without fear of going over budget.
Source: POPSUGAR Photography [7]
A Pair of Strappy Sandals
Circus by Sam Edelman Selma Sandals [8] ($45)
Topshop Heaven Gladiator Sandals [9] ($45)
Forever 21 Faux Leather Lace-Up Gladiator Sandals [10] ($30)
Fringe Detail
Missguided Fringing Detail Faux Leather Mini Skirt [11] ($44)
Mango Fringed T-Shirt [12] ($45)
H&M Shoulder Bag With Fringe [13] ($30)
A Bohemian Maxi Dress
First & I '70s Paisley Kimono Sleeve Plunge Maxi Dress [14] ($57)
Glamorous Tall Paisley Maxi Dress [15] ($50)
Asos Maxi Dress With Off Shoulder and Cut Out Waist [16] ($19)
A Pair of Culottes
Missguided High-Waisted Crepe Culottes [17] ($50)
Zara Striped Culottes [18] ($60)
H&M Culottes [19] ($35)
A Crop Top
J.O.A. Tie Back Crop [20] ($48)
re:named Solid Off Shoulder Crop Top [21] ($39)
Forever 21 Boxy Denim Crop Top [22] ($13)
A Denim Skirt
Vero Moda Front Button Up Denim Skirt [23] ($40)
Topshop Moto Denim Button Midi Skirt [24] ($58)
H&M Denim Skirt [25] ($30)
A Figure-Flattering One-Piece
Zara Pique Lace-Up Swimsuit [26] ($40)
Asos High-Waist Deep-Plunge Swimsuit [27] ($33)
Mossimo Flounce One-Piece Swimsuit [28] ($40)
A Pair of Overalls or a Jumpsuit
Front Row Shop Jumpsuit in Star Print [29] ($53)
Forever 21 Distressed Denim Overalls [30] ($35)
Silence + Noise Gigi Ribbed Surplice Jumpsuit [31] ($59)