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

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

The retailer I’m constantly staying up to date on is Target, and its new arrivals for summer are worth adding to your lineup. With so many comfy trends at the forefront this year (think: Zendaya’s tenniscore looks during the Challengers press tour, tailored vests, and elevated loungewear) you can embrace them all with pieces at Target.

Keep scrolling to see the 14 finds I’m recommending to all of my friends (and eyeing for myself) to bulk up my wardrobe for summer. The best part? Everything is under $45. 

Summer Fashion Finds Under $45 at Target 

• Wild Fable Keyhole ButterBliss Knit Mini Slip Dress, $20
• A New Day Slouchy Shoulder Handbag, $30
• A New Day Jonie Ankle Strap Footbed Sandals, $30
• A New Day Quarter-Zip Mock Turtleneck Pullover Sweater, $28
• Wild Fable Mini ButterBliss Skort, $18
• A New Day Bennie Buckle Slide Sandals, $25
• Universal Thread Straw Detail Belt Crossbody Bag, $20
• A New Day Maxi Jumpsuit, $40
• A New Day Tailored Suit Vest, $25
• Grayson Threads New York Graphic Sweatshirt, $22
• Universal Thread Maxi Sundress, $35
• A New Day Mini Straw Bucket Bag, $25
• Universal Thread Tortoise Shell Print Sunglasses, $15
• Universal Thread Flutter Short-Sleeve Mini Skater Dress, $25

Wild Fable Keyhole ButterBliss Knit Mini Slip Dress

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

A New Day Slouchy Shoulder Handbag

I recently got this slouchy shoulder bag in the cream color, and it’s quickly become a new favorite of mine. Not only is it reminiscent of a certain designer version that retails for thousands of dollars, but it’s soft, super roomy, and goes with virtually everything in my closet. I was shocked that it cost just $30 because I’d have genuinely paid more for it. 

A New Day Jonie Ankle Strap Footbed Sandals

I’ve been obsessed with dad sandals since last summer and was particularly swooning over a $1,290 Prada pair, but I couldn’t bring myself to shell out money for them. Thankfully, Target has so many footwear options that look high-end, including these Jonie sandals, which offer the same chunky silhouette at a fraction of the price. Numerous reviewers speak to their comfort, including one shopper who said they “required no break-in period.” 

A New Day Quarter-Zip Mock Turtleneck Pullover Sweater

My style has certainly leaned toward the preppier side this spring, and I don’t plan on stopping for summer. There’s something so effortless about wearing a basic T-shirt layered with a classic sweater over my shoulders that makes me feel like I belong out on the Cape. This quarter-zip mock turtleneck is the perfect piece to wear over dresses when temperatures lower at night. 

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

Wild Fable Mini ButterBliss Skort

A New Day Bennie Buckle Slide Sandals

A New Day Tailored Suit Vest

A New Day Mini Straw Bucket Bag