Ballin' on a Budget: Fall Look Book
As a college student, I know the feeling of wanting to be fashionable but struggling to afford the looks. This has been the reality for most of my life. However, there are ways to look cute without breaking your wallet. Through thrifting and shopping at affordable retail stores, you can make any outfit look like a million bucks. Besides, in my personal opinion, designer brands are overrated. So here are some fall outfit ideas if you are ballin’ on a budget!
Disclaimer: A few of the items listed are personal items. However, these looks should give you the inspiration to go hunt for similar items at the stores I will be mentioning.
Bomb-a** Chic
Black Flared Corduroy Pants: Goodwill $5
Black Wide Gold Buckled Belt: Forever21 $9.90
Black and White Striped Shirt: Plato's Closet $5
Rustic Beret Hat: Forever21 $10.90
Black Velvet Bomber Jacket: Personal Item
Vintage Gold Sunglasses: Soaked in Peach $3.50
Black Platform Shoes: Marshall’s $39.90
Day in Paris
Red Button-Down Skirt: Goodwill $5
Black Sweater: Plato's Closet $12
Vintage Black and Silver Hook Belt: Soaked In Peach $3.50
Black Knitted Beret Hat: Forever21 $12.90
Black Platform Shoes: Marshall’s $39.99
Cozy Autumn
Maroon Corduroy Pants: Plato's Closet $10
Amber Sweater: Plato's Closet $12
Skinny Black Belt: Personal Item
Sparkly Copper Socks: Personal Item
Black Platform Shoes: Marshall’s $39.99
Red Hot Situation
Straight Legged Jeans: Plato's Closet $12
Red Top with Flared Sleeves: Plato's Closet $5
Velvet Black Booties: Plato's Closet $20
Black Wide Gold Buckled Belt: Forever21 $9.90
Black Knitted Beret Hat: Forever21 $12.90
The biggest tip I can give you when shopping on a budget is to pick out items that are versatile and can work for multiple outfits. As you can see, the most expensive item was the black platform shoes from Marshall’s. However, I incorporated the shoes into three out of the four outfits. I hope you enjoyed these looks!
