I recently saw an outfit post where the total cost of the outfit was $8,000 and while I love the idea that everyone has access to $4,000 Balmain leather pants, it’s a bit of a financial suicide for me. Thus, this week’s Friday Five are a bit more wallet-friendly. While top tier fashion is indeed covetable, there are plenty of options that can go really well with one or two more expensive ‘investment’ pieces.

Like this tie dye midi dress that reminds me so much of Helmut Lang’s signature jersey dresses (and I would be tempted to cut myself an asymmetrical hem!) And while we’re adding cuffs to everything, these gold ankle versions are a versatile way to get this look for less and the cropped wide leg pants are similar to the Acne ones I’m really digging. And of course, an alternative to the Gareth Pugh/Helmut Lang/Balmain-style leather pants that you don’t have to fork out a fortune for.

What are your favourite style buys that are under $100?

Topshop tie dye midi dress $60
Zara long asymmetric studio top $80
ASOS gold anklets $35
ASOS crop wide leg pants $62
Blank Denim vegan leather pants $62