4 Budget-Friendly Summer Outfit Ideas to Try Now

Photo via: H&M

If you're looking for summer outfit ideas that don't break the bank, look no further than these 4 budget-friendly looks. Each incorporates some of the season's best trends including a puff-sleeved dress, power suit with shorts, and a distressed denim skirt. The best part is almost every piece is under $50—shop the cool looks below.

I Could Live In This Cool Denim Outfit Idea

I am a sucker for great jeans no matter the season, so needless to say, I could totally live in this cool denim outfit idea. To get the look you'll need a minimalist black top with wide sleeves, cool black sunglasses, a statement hoop earring, classic woven tote bag, statement mule sandals, and a cool lip color. Shop every piece of the outfit below.

1. H&M V-Neck Blouse
2. Chimi 09 Sunglasses
3. Maria Black Sienna Single Layered Hoop Earring
4. Dragon Diffusion Grace Double Jump Small Woven-Leather Basket Bag
5. MAKE Beauty Serum Balm Intense Pigmented Lip Emollient
6. AGOLDE '90s Pinch High Waist Straight Leg Organic Cotton Jeans (also here)
7. Jil Sander Tripon Leather Mule Sandals

How to Wear a Statement Sweater for Fall and Winter

At the beginning of fall I always like to keep an eye out for a great statement sweater. This season, I have my sights set on this ruffled sweater. It's neutral so it goes with everything, plus it's under $50. One way I'd love to wear it is shown in the outfit idea above—with cat-eye sunglasses, chunky gold hoop earrings, a minimalist black bag, classic Levi's jeans, and cool black lug-sole boots. I'd keep the beauty look simple with attention to my brows.

1. H&M Knit Sweater
2. Karen Wazen Glamorous Sunglasses
3. Loren Stewart Bubble Hoops
4. Ree Projects Helene Mini Shoulder Bag
5. Chanel Crayon Sourcils Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil
6. Levi's Wedgie High Waist Crop Straight Leg Jeans
7. Loeffler Randall Toni Lug Sole Platform Boots (also here, here, and here)

Under $50: The Metal Ring Choker

Photo via: Free People

Go edgy this fall with a simple, yet statement-making metal ring choker. This one in particular is wallet-friendly and goes great with a fresh-faced beauty look. Tuck your hair in for an edgier, fashion-forward feel.

Get the look:
+ Free People Harper Ring Choker
+ A Thousand Ways Dolman