When celebrities choose to wear an affordable item, we tend to take notice. Seeing as Hollywood has access to the very best in everything (the best facialists, manicurists, and of course, stylists), it should come as no surprise that the wardrobe’s of the A-list would be equally as exclusive. And for the most part, they are. Celebs make headlines for wearing the latest designer It bags and those designers also clamor to have famous faces wear their collections. In other words, most have their pick of luxury labels, but they love an affordable fashion find just like us because, well, sometimes the cheaper option really is the best.
Recently we’ve noticed some of the best-dressed stars in wallet-friendly pieces, so we figured it was worth sharing. From the £6 tights Taylor Swift wore all over NYC to the sneakers Jennifer Lawrence just stepped out in that could be the next It pair, these are the under-£150 items celebrities are prioritising right now.
One thing about Emily Ratajkowski is that you can always rely on her for a good affordable find. When she’s not making a strong case for a Zara accessory, she’s probably wearing a cool pair of sneakers that won’t break your budget. Case in point? Her latest pair, Puma’s new Palermo Sneakers that brand ambassador Dua Lipa has also been repping. They’re a slim-sole style that comes in black and white for $90, so they have all the fixings to become the next It sneakers.
On Emily Ratajkowski: Mango Worn-Effect Leather Jacket (£300); Courregès Straight-Leg Trousers (£424); Puma Palermo Leather Sneakers (£75); Emma Brewin Hazel Cowboy Hat (£545)
Bold ’80s earrings are suddenly the only jewellery trend anyone can talk about and despite being able to wear whichever designer pair they choose, celebs are favoring the under-£100 pairs from Australian brand Heaven Mayhem. Recently, Hailey Bieber wore the sculptural silver Bean earrings, and Lori Harvey likewise opted for the Tabi style.
On Hailey Bieber: Alaia Second Skin Bodysuit (£1050); Khy Faux Leather Strapless Mini Dress (£105); Jimmy Choo shoes;Heaven Mayhem Bean Earrings (£73)
What if I told you that for the price of an oat milk latte with tip you could copy Taylor Swift’s style? I’m not lying. While out to dinner in NYC, the artist wore a pair of sheer tights from Calzedonia that Hailey Bieber is also a fan of. With varying levels of sheer to choose from, it’s no wonder celebs are stocking up on the winter staple from this Italian lingerie site.
On Taylor Swift: Sézane Jessie Loafers ($265); Saint Laurent Bag;Calzedonia 8 Denier Ultra Sheer Tights (£6)
On Bieber: Calzedonia Invisible 20 Denier Sheer Tights ($25)
Jennifer Lawrence’s closet is filled with brands like The Row and Toteme, so it’s telling when she still reaches for an affordable pair of sneakers from Adidas. Recently, she wore Gazelles in a dusty blush shade which she styled with Toteme’s dreamy Annecy coat and Loewe’s viral Puzzle Tote. Move over, Sambas.
On Jennifer Lawrence: Toteme Signature Wool Cashmere Coat in Camel ($1300); Tory Burch sweater; The Row Effi Belt ($720); Loewe Puzzle Fold Medium Leather Tote Bag ($1900); Adidas Gazelle Shoes ($100); Stella McCartney 2001 Acetate Square Sunglasses ($320)
If it seems like everyone and their mother is wearing DMY by DMY, it’s because they are. From Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid to Olivia Rodrigo and Laura Harrier, there’s just something about the retro-style shades that has celebrities in a grip. It’s Rodrigo’s pick, the ’90s-inspired oval Valentina style, that’s arguably the best buy. Rodrigo’s brown version are currently sold out, but the tortoiseshell below are incredibly similar.
On Olivia Rodrigo: DMY by DMY Valentina Sunglasses (£195)
Nope, not even celebs are immune to a TikTok viral fashion buy. Jasmine Tookes, our quiet-luxury style icon, recently attended an event for Intimissimi and opted for the Boat Neck Modal Cashmere Ultralight Top that my entire For You Page is obsessed with. The top was sold out for a while due a spike in demand but has just recently come back in stock in a drove of colors.
On Jasmine Tookes: Intimissimi Boat Neck Modal Cashmere Ultralight Top (£42); Jimmy Choo pumps
Celebs are wearing a basics brand you’ve probably never heard of (but should). That muscle tank Kendall Jenner wore? The baby tee that Hailey Bieber loves? Yep, they’re all from Flore Flore, a Amsterdam-based label making some of the best sustainable basics right now. You have our word that they won’t stay under the radar for very long, though.
On Kendall Jenner: Flore Flore Esmé Tank (£75); The Row Soft Margaux Bag 15 ($5190) and Adam Loafers ($1080); DMY by DMY Billy Sunglasses ($260)
Olivia Wilde bought into the Samba craze and is making sure she gets her cost per wear down the zero. She’s been spotted wearing her black pair all over L.A. from the gym and out to lunch, underscoring just how versatile the sneakers really are.
On Olivia Wilde: Adidas Samba OG Trainers (£90)
Yep, even Laura Harrier’s gym outfits are covetable. As soon as I spotted her wearing this adorable ALO bra top, I raced to the site to add it to my own cart. Her exact color tragically isn’t available anymore, but the Airbrush Stremlined Bra Tank does come in a few more colours like a striking cherry red.
On Laura Harrier: ALO Airbrush Streamlined Bra Tank (£69) and High-Waist Airbrush Legging (£100)
Next up, the perfumes your favourite celebrities actually wear.
This story was originally published on Who What Wear US and has since been updated.