I Love These Pretty Under-$100 Finds From Nordstrom, Zara, and H&M

Pink Ruffle Rosette Top @ariannabaq

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What makes an accessory or article of clothing pretty? I wish I had an answer for you, but the best I can come up with is it's just a vibe. Sure, "pretty" fashion items often fall within the same range of colors and have many of the same qualities (things like ruffles, sheer fabric, tie details, and more), but "pretty" often comes down to whether an item has that je ne sais quoi, which is one thing I'm proud to be able to detect. That's right. I can spot a pretty piece from a mile away, just like I can spot an amazing basic or designer dupe.

So what did I do? Not only did I round up a whopping 34 objectively pretty fashion items for you, but I also kept them all under $100 and sourced them from three of everyone's favorite shopping sites: Nordstrom, Zara, and H&M. From dresses and tops to shoes and bags, I've got everything covered. Keep scrolling if you're ready to get shopping.

I love that you can dress this up or down.

In case you're wondering which item is going in my cart.

The tonal rosette on this is everything.

Love an embellished little bag.

I'd style this with baggy jeans and kitten heels.

This takes me back to my elementary school days.

Ballet flats are everywhere right now.

Chain details make everything better.

The asymmetrical lace hem makes this feel different than other slip dresses.

I'd wear this to lounge at home or for a casual day out.

I've been seeing this all over Instagram, and I think it's time to make it mine.

This silhouette and color are everything.

You'll wear this all spring and summer.

There's something about white linen.

This roundup is converting me to a pink person.

I'm a sucker for a cute little bag.

The name definitely underplays how gorgeous this one-piece suit is.

I'm taking notes on how this is styled with simple red sandals.

This might be niche, but I love when tops have tie details at the shoulders.

Every wardrobe could benefit from this easy top.