My Mom Only Shops Affordable Fashion—I Sent Her These 27 Chic Rich-Looking Pieces for Fall 2025

I recently shared about my mom's undying devotion to affordable fashion, especially gems from T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. She shared her top fall picks from both retailers with me, so I thought why not return the favor with some of my own under-$100 top fall picks from Nordstrom, Zara, and H&M. I, too, get excited at the prospect of finding a cheap score, especially if it's a rich-looking find.

Below, you can peruse and shop a chic selection of fall 2025 favorites that range from classic to trendy. I included everything from polished sweaters to cool suede pieces, elevated jackets, sleek shoes, effortless jeans, beautiful bags, pretty dresses, and more. Any of the 27 finds will have your friends doing a double take when they find out the budget-friendly price tag.

Shop Chic Fall Finds From Nordstrom, Zara, and H&M

ZARA

Belted Faux Suede Jacket

ZARA

Leather Ballet Flats

H&M

Slim High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans

ASTR the Label

Scarf Tie Sleeveless Sweater

Loving this polished sweater.

ZARA

Contrast Topstitch Midi Dress

Perfect along or with a chic blazer.

JW PEI

Dara Faux Suede Hobo Bag

AFRM

Jasmine Stirrup Pants

Open Edit

The Icon Hourglass Blazer

The cinched waist makes this a standout.

MANGO

Slingback Pointed Toe Pump

ZARA

Water Repellent Double-Breasted Trench Coat Zw Collection

An instant closet staple.

Open Edit

Pendant Slider Necklace

Open Edit

Ruched Side Top

Boatneck tops are a personal favorite.

These heeled ballet flats feel very French.

H&M

Bleecker High Rise Wide Leg Jeans

H&M

Tank Top With Stand-Up Collar

Levi's

Four Pocket Barn Jacket

This barn jacket is on major sale.

I swear this will sell out soon.

ZARA

Zw Collection Satin Lace Dress

Lacy dresses are having a moment.

Ruched loafers give a cool factor.

I could live in this cardigan.

H&M

Shoulder-Pad Satin Dress

Perfect for a fall wedding.

How are these chic boots under $60?

ZARA

Z.05 High Waist Rigid Mom Fit Jeans

A Zara outfit worth re-creating.

Halogen

Shoulder Wrap Detail Sleeveless Sweater

Another tie-front sweater option.

Can you tell I love slingback heels?

Madewell

The '90s High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

ZARA

ZW Collection Embroidered Dress With Beads

Bring on the compliments.