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Nov 10, 2023

49 Under $49: The Expensive-Looking Winter Finds That Are Actually Affordable

by Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour

While every season poses its own challenges in terms of styling outfits and shopping, I find winter to be one of the most difficult. Of course, being an L.A. native now living on the East Coast doesn’t help, but I will say I’m proud of how far I’ve come in the last seven or so years in terms of learning how to dress for actually cold weather while maintaining some semblance of my personal style. It wasn’t easy, but I’ve finally learned what works and doesn’t work, as well as what pieces are essential (such as scarves) and which simply should be skipped (think: ankle-bearing pants).

Speaking of those essential items—today, I’ve found the most expensive-looking versions of this year’s key winter basics and trends, all under $49. From jeans and jackets to boots, knits, and everything in between, below you’ll find nearly 50 outfit upgraders that won’t break the bank but will have you looking like a million bucks. Ready to get started? Simply keep scrolling.

H&M Dress Pants

You can't not look polished in trousers.

Monki Hilde Trenchcoat in Mole

Hilde Trenchcoat in Mole

If you live on the West Coast, this could quite possibly be your only winter coat.

BP. Cable Crewneck Cardigan

Cable Crewneck Cardigan

Love me a cable-knit sweater.

Mango Leather Belt With Worn Buckle

Leather Belt With Worn Buckle

A small belt can make such a big impact.

Zara TRF Straight Leg Jeans with High Waist

TRF Straight Leg Jeans with High Waist

Every time I look at Zara's denim selection, I start hating all my other pairs.

Topshop Crop Sweater

I love how polo sweaters look layered over white tees.

Nordstrom Recycled Cashmere Blend Beanie

Recycled Cashmere Blend Beanie

Sometimes, it's just beanie weather.

Nordstrom Recycled Cashmere Blend Fingerless Gloves

Recycled Cashmere Blend Fingerless Gloves

Because who has time to take their gloves off to text?

Mango Three Hoop Earrings

Three Hoop Earrings

Try to convince me these don't look expensive.

Topshop Brushed Miniskirt

Brushed Miniskirt

It's not under $49, but I still urge you to consider the matching blazer coat.

H&M Loafers

Hailey Bieber vibes.

J.Crew Tissue Turtleneck

Tissue Turtleneck

Here's that pop of red you've been hearing so much about.

H&M Wide High Jeans

Wide High Jeans

It's all about oversize right now.

Zara Long Ribbed Socks

Long Ribbed Socks

That little bit of wool makes all the difference.

Topshop Single Breasted Blazer

Single Breasted Blazer

You can layer so much underneath this.

H&M Draped Blouse

This top can go with anything from jeans to a skirt.

Aire Capricornus

New season, new sunglasses.

H&M Cable-Knit Dress

Cable-Knit Dress

Obsessed with how this is styled.

Madewell Medium Perfect Leather Belt

Medium Perfect Leather Belt

Belts make every outfit better.

Lioness Nueve Faux Leather Biker Jacket

Nueve Faux Leather Biker Jacket

Okay, it's $49.95, but I needed you to see it!

H&M Ribbed Modal-Blend Top

Ribbed Modal-Blend Top

Don't underestimate the importance of great basics.

H&M Rib-Knit Dress

It's obvious why our readers love this dress.

Mango Cropped Vest With Buttons

Cropped Vest With Buttons

Hands down, vests are my new favorite top.

Mango Pointed Toe Heel Shoes

Pointed Toe Heel Shoes

So obsessed with slingbacks right now.

Zara Soft Wrap Kimono

Soft Wrap Kimono

Intrigued to say the least.

Mango Short Knitted Dress

Short Knitted Dress

I'm all about the mod minidress lately.

Zara Pleated Skort

They knew what they were doing making this in four colors.

H&M Appliquéd Slingbacks

Appliquéd Slingbacks

Flat slingbacks might be my next shoe purchase.

Thread & Supply Faux Shearling Shacket

Thread & Supply

Faux Shearling Shacket

Getting dressed in the morning would be so much easier if I had this.

Zara Ballet Flats With Bow

Ballet Flats With Bow

Everyone needs a pair.

J.Crew Perfect-Fit Long-Sleeve Crewneck T-Shirt

Perfect-Fit Long-Sleeve Crewneck T-Shirt

When J.Crew says perfect, I take it literally.

H&M Heeled Sandals

For all your holiday party needs.

Zara Front Seam Soft Sweater

Front Seam Soft Sweater

I'm obsessed with how this is styled.

H&M Leather Belt

Who passes up a $20 leather belt?

H&M Cashmere-Blend Gloves

Cashmere-Blend Gloves

This shade of gray is so luxe.

Mango Fringed Edge Scarf

Fringed Edge Scarf

My motto with scarves this season is the bigger, the better.