I’m a Fashion Snob and I’m Eyeing These Expensive Target Finds

It’s no secret among my friends and family that I’m the group’s resident stylist. Everyone comes to me for fashion advice, and I love giving it, especially if I can point them toward clothes, accessories, and shoes that look expensive but are secretly affordable.

The retailer I’m constantly on top of is Target, and their new summer releases are worth adding to your lineup. With so many comfortable trends at the forefront this year (think: Zendaya’s tenniscore looks during the Challengers press tour, tailored vests, and elevated loungewear), you can style them all with pieces at Target.

Keep scrolling to see the 14 finds I recommend to all my friends (and myself) to bulk out my wardrobe for summer. The best part? Everything is under $45.

Summer fashion can be found for under $45 at Target

• Wild Fable ButterBliss Keyhole Knit Mini Dress, $20
• A New Day Soft Crossbody Handbag, $30
• A New Day Jonie Ankle Strap Sandals, $30
• A New Day Quarter-Zip Mock Turtleneck Sweater, $28
• ButterBliss Wild Fable Mini Skort, $18
• Bennie A New Day Buckle Slide Sandals, $25
• Universal Thread Straw Detail Belted Crossbody Bag, $20
• A New Day long jumpsuit, $40
• A New Day tailored suit vest, $25
• Grayson Threads New York Graphic Sweatshirt, $22
• Universal Yarn Long Summer Dress, $35
• A New Day mini straw bucket bag, $25
• Universal Thread Tortoiseshell Print Sunglasses, $15
• Universal Thread Flutter Short Sleeve Skater Mini Dress, $25

Wild Fable ButterBliss Keyhole Knit Mini Dress

Tenniscore is all the rage lately, and we can thank Zendaya’s glamorous and sporty looks on the red carpet at the Challengers press tour. To lean into activewear style, I’m eyeing this knit mini dress that can be dressed up or down with sneakers or sandals. According to buyers, it’s “buttery soft, lightweight and comfortable” and I can wear it with a denim jacket at night for an easy, low-cut look.

A New Day Soft Crossbody Handbag

I recently purchased this soft cream-colored crossbody bag, and it has quickly become one of my new favorites. Not only is it reminiscent of a certain designer version that sells for thousands of dollars, but it’s soft, very roomy, and goes with pretty much everything in my closet. I was shocked that it only cost $30 because I really would have paid more for it.

A New Day Jonie sandals with ankle strap and insole

I’ve been obsessed with dad sandals since last summer and was particularly swooning over a $1,290 Prada pair, but couldn’t bring myself to shell out the cash to buy them. Luckily, Target has plenty of high-end shoe options, including these Jonie sandals, which offer the same chunky silhouette at a fraction of the price. Many reviewers talk about how comfortable they are, including one buyer who said they “didn’t need any break-in period.”

A New Day Quarter-Zip Mock Turtleneck Sweater

My style has definitely leaned toward the preppier side this spring, and I have no plans to stop for summer. There’s something so simple about wearing a basic tee layered with a classic sweater over my shoulders that makes me feel like I belong at the Cape. This quarter-zip turtleneck is the perfect piece to wear over dresses when temperatures drop at night.

Keep scrolling for more summer fashion finds I’m looking for under $45 at Target.

Wild Fable ButterBliss Mini Skort

Bennie A New Day Buckle Slide Sandals

A tailor-made New Day suit vest

A New Day mini straw bucket bag