Catching Up

Catching Up

Everything Under $100

Ten complete summer outfits that look like they cost a lot more than they do

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MALLY K. GOLDMAN
Jun 05, 2026
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You all know I love a good under $100 find, and lately I’ve been finding a lot of them. I took my favorites and built them into ten complete summer outfits, head to toe, every single piece under $100. None of it looks like it. Because summer dressing should be fun, not expensive.

Check out Part 1 of my under $100 summer try-on video over on Instagram!

Let’s get into it.

Beach Walk

White drawstring pants from COS, light blue pointelle cardigan from Everlane, woven tote, blue canvas sun hat, and yellow jelly flip flops from Madewell

Summer Prep

J.Crew white embroidered top, J.Crew drawstring gingham cotton shorts, Matisse boat shoes, Warby Parker sunglasses, and an L.L.Bean tote

Afternoon Errands

A COS white v-neck tank, Banana Republic linen shorts in black, raffia hat, and Amazon canvas tote. The A.Emery snake-effect sandals are the star of the show here, one of my favorite sandal brands and currently 50% off. Add an Electric Picks bracelet.

Boat Day

J.Crew summer rollneck linen sweater in white layered over an Aerie babydoll dress, & Other Stories sunglasses, Lele Sadoughi malachite and pearl stud earrings, and jelly flip flops at $35. Yes, $35.

Stripe Story

Aerie striped boatneck sweater, matching Aerie striped shorts, a Polo hat, suede slip-ons, and a slouchy blue shoulder bag. Matching sets are always the answer. This one is so good for summer, and the price is right.

Weekend morning

J.Crew navy rollneck, Gap jean shorts, Zara floral embroidery tote, Quince handwoven square toe ballet flats (giving Freda Salvador for a fraction of the price), and an Over the Moon pearl anklet, because you already know it’s an anklet summer.

Beach Club

Gap red gingham scoop neck swimsuit, a Madewell red striped sarong, white Havaianas, and blue ceramic fish drop earrings. Throw on after a swim and still look completely put together.

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