Although summer feels like it just started, the longest day of the year is behind us and the season is therefore waning. Sartorially speaking, this can leave you in a tough spot—while you’re probably growing fatigued of your leftover spring wardrobe, it’s not exactly peak time to be investing in more warm-weather clothes. That said, it doesn’t mean you can’t make responsible purchases to refresh your closet without chewing into your fall fashion budget. Enter a host of wallet-friendly mall brands, who surprise us time and time again with key pieces that only look expensive. Here, 20 on-trend staples in lightweight fabrics and eye-catching prints to inject new life into your summer wares.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Off The Shoulder Peasant Top , $58.
Abercrombie & Fitch Ruffle Sleeve Midi Dress , $68.
Ann Taylor Scalloped Eyelet Shell, $90.
Ann Taylor Amalfi Halter Dress, $159.
Chico's Adeline Drop Ball Earrings, $25.
Chico's Multi-Tassel Clutch, $79.
Banana Republic Halter Ruffle Dress, $168.
Banana Republic Blyss Heeled Sandal, $128.
Forever 21 Contemporary Eyelash Lace Top, $16.
Forever 21 Self-Tie Floral Maxi Dress, $30.
H&M Shirt Dress, $35.
H&M Strapless Flounced Top, $13.
Loft Herringbone Stripe Pants, $70.
Loft Striped Lace-Up Blouse, $60.
White House Black Market Printed Dress, $160.
White House Black Market Leather Wedge Sandals, $130.
Guess High-Rise Flower Jeans, $128.
Guess Tala Embroidered Jacket, $108.
Gap Denim Wrap Dress, $70.
