(Image credit: Paige Campbell Linden)
This season, I’ve been finding myself wearing the same thing over and over—a simple white tee, a trench coat, and jeans. The outfit is undeniably chic, but sometimes, it can feel a bit repetitive (read boring) to put the same plain pieces together time and again. If you’ve been feeling burnt out by your wardrobe lately, you’re not alone. I’ve figured out a hack to make my very basic and boring jeans feel special, though: simple, fun, and trendy accessories.
Whether it’s suede ballet flats or elevated swan-esque brooches, these under-$75 pieces are sure to make your denim look 10 times the price when you team them together. Scroll for the full list of chic, affordable fall accessories below.
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Swirl Brooch
This has to be the best find on this list by far.
Madewell
Triple Metal Keeper Belt
You can never go wrong with a sleek, black leather belt.
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Two Tone Stud
Two-tone earrings always scream wealth to me.
Zara
Studded Ballet Flats
Prada’s most recent runway show for spring/summer 2025 has me obsessed with studs and grommets. Lo and behold, this pair of pretty ballet flats scratches my fashion itch.
This looks incredibly luxe.
Epifene
Large Mixed Metal Stud Earrings
These look triple the price.
H&M
Blue Light Eyeglasses
Miu Miu would like a word.
Zara
Rectangular Buckle Thin Leather Belt
Style this skinny belt over a sleek scarf jacket or cape coat.
Lawliet
Cocktail Fascinator Pillbox Hat
Our senior fashion editor, Anna LaPlaca, put our entire team onto these chic pillbox hats.
Such a classic, fluffy scarf for any occasion.
RPZL x Bella Gerard
The Bella Cuff
A subtle hair accessory that transforms a white sweater and jeans into a chic model-off-duty look.
Zara
Faux Patent Leather Penny Loafers
This rich patent red pair of loafers is all I’ve been thinking about for the last few days.
Although I’m obsessed with the similar chartreuse Zara scarf from above, I can see myself wearing this one more often.
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy would be proud of this ultra-chic pair.
The Row comes to mind with this mini suede tote.
My jaw dropped when I saw how well-priced this was.
The embossed-croc effect on this slouchy tote makes it feel straight off of the runway.
Silk scarves will make any pair of old jeans feel like they’re designer.
I bet you’re glad you kept scrolling.
Okay, H&M’s accessory section is unbeatable this season.
I’ll leave you with the one accessory both cool downtown girls and chic uptown grandmothers can agree on every fall and winter.
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