This Is How Fashion Editors Make Affordable Clothing Look Expensive
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A great outfit has nothing to do with the cost of the items involved. The thing that sets it apart is the styling, from creative color pairings to innovative layering to the use of accessories. And no, this doesn't mean you need a designer bag, the latest shoe, or an expensive piece of jewelry to make an outfit pop.
There are plenty of affordable clothing brands that deliver on fresh silhouettes, punchy colors, and playful prints, which can instantly feel elevated and look expensive when pieced together in a clever way. Brands like the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's, for example.
For a quick lesson in how to make affordable pieces of clothing look expensive for Spring and Summer, our fashion team is highlighting their favorite pieces from the new May collection and sharing tips for styling each one like a fashion pro. And for more creative styling ideas, head over to The Outfit Bar at Kohl's, where you'll discover a range of easy yet stylish outfits you can wear to the office, for weekend activities, on vacation, and more.
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POPSUGAR Wrap Jumpsuit
"This year, I'm majorly into jumpsuits. There's something about wearing just one piece and mixing and matching so many different accessories for endless outfit options. This POPSUGAR Wrap Jumpsuit ($68) is so easy to pair with white sneakers by day or cute wedges by night or on vacation." — Krista Jones, assistant editor, Shop
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POPSUGAR Stripe Puff-Sleeve Top
"I can't stop buying things with sleeve detail! Not only is this POPSUGAR Stripe Puff-Sleeve Top ($44) super soft, but it's also a stylish update to a classic striped tee. I'll pair it with high-waisted denim, a straw bag, and leather slides for Summer." — Dana Avidan Cohn, executive style director
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POPSUGAR Nautical Cardigan
"I rely heavily on layers for easy transitional dressing. I love this grandpa-style POPSUGAR Nautical Cardigan ($50) for throwing on over slip dresses or wearing buttoned up in place of a top with jeans." — Hannah Weil McKinley, director, Fashion and Shop
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POPSUGAR Knot-Front Button Down Shirt
"How much do I love white shirts? The most. So it's no wonder I'm obsessed with this POPSUGAR Knot-Front Button Down Shirt ($33, originally $44), which I'll style over slip dresses, with high-waisted skirts, and, of course, with jeans." — Laura Lajiness, senior editor, Fashion
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POPSUGAR Printed Wrap Dress
"I'm always looking for an easy one-and-done outfit when it gets warmer outside, and it truly doesn't get any cuter than this POPSUGAR Printed Wrap Dress ($60). Whether I style it with sneakers, kitten heels, or mules, it'll stand out from the crowd." — Nikita Ramsinghani, associate editor, Fashion
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POPSUGAR Sweater Tank
"Sign me up to wear this POPSUGAR Sweater Tank ($30, originally $40) with a tie-dye skirt and mules. It's a very 2019 Summer look, but I love trying to mix and match prints where I can — to me, that's one styling trick that always gets noticed and never goes out of style." — Sarah Wasilak, editor, Fashion
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