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13 ELLE Editors on Their Under-$150 Fashion Obsessions

What we bulk-buy on the cheap.

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Classic track jackets, cat-eye sunglasses, and cashmere socks we treat like our children are just a few things we bulk buy on the cheap.

1

Adidas Track Jackets

<p>I've loved them since I was a little kid and saw people like LL Cool J and Missy Elliot rocking them. Now that they're back in style I've happily picked up a bunch in various colors and designs and wear them on my athleisurely days. –Nikki Ogunnaike, ELLE.com Senior Fashion Editor </p><p><em>Adidas Track Jackets, starting at $70; </em><a href="http://www.adidas.com/us/" target="_blank"><em>adidas.com</em></a></p>
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I've loved them since I was a little kid and saw people like LL Cool J and Missy Elliott rocking them. Now that they're back in style I've happily picked up a bunch in various colors and designs, and I wear them on my athleisurely days. –Nikki Ogunnaike, ELLE.com Senior Fashion Editor

Adidas Track Jackets, starting at $70; adidas.com

2

Levi's Wedgie Fit Jeans

<p>They are $88 and I want them in every wash! –Jade Frampton, Senior Market Editor</p><p><em>Levi's Wedgie Fit Jeans, starts at $88; </em><a href="http://www.levi.com/US/en_US/womens-jeans/p/228610003" target="_blank"><em>levi.com</em></a></p>
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They are $88 and I want them in every wash! –Jade Frampton, Senior Market Editor

Levi's Wedgie Fit Jeans, starting at $88; levi.com

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3

J.Crew Short Sleeve Painter T-Shirt

<p>It's perfect! –Samira Nasr, Fashion Director<span></span></p><p><em>J.Crew Short Sleeve Painter T-Shirt, $25; </em><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/knitstees/shortsleevetees/PRDOVR~C5575/C5575.jsp?color_name=Spiced-Orange&srcCode=GGBS00006_99104256414_200317638_15965730078_18283950120_c_pla&sisearchengine=197&siproduct=C5575&noPopUp=true&source=googlePLA&gclid=CPS16vC_yMsCFZQbgQodIzYNBQ&gclsrc=aw.ds"><em>jcrew.com</em></a></p>
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It's perfect! –Samira Nasr, Fashion Director

J.Crew Short Sleeve Painter T-Shirt, $25; jcrew.com

4

Everlane The Cashmere Crew

<p>Everlane's cashmere crewneck sweaters are my go-with-everything staple. They are the perfect length and thickness. –Leah Chernikoff, ELLE.com Editorial Director</p><p><em>Everlane The Cashmere Crew, $110; </em><a href="https://www.everlane.com/collections/womens-sweaters/products/womens-cashmere-crew-neck-sweater-fog" target="_blank"><em>everlane.com</em></a></p>
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Everlane's cashmere crew neck sweaters are my go-with-everything staple. They are the perfect length and thickness. –Leah Chernikoff, ELLE.com Editorial Director

Everlane The Cashmere Crew, $110; everlane.com

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5

Uniqlo Hooded Jacket and Nike Dri-Fit

<p>This Uniqlo orange windbreaker and Nike Dri-fit Orange short sleeve running tee. The duo doubles as a girdle and I love seeing out-and-out nuclear orange!–Anne Slowey, Fashion News Director</p><p><em>Uniqlo Light Pocketable Hooded Jacket, $40; </em><em><a href="http://www.uniqlo.com/us/product/women-light-pocketable-hooded-jacket-163332.html#13~/women/outerwear-and-blazers/jackets-and-coats/pocketable/~" target="_blank">uniqlo.com</a></em><a href="http://www.uniqlo.com/us/product/women-light-pocketable-hooded-jacket-163332.html#13~/women/outerwear-and-blazers/jackets-and-coats/pocketable/~" target="_blank"></a></p><p><em>Nike Dri-Fit Contour Short Sleeve, $20; </em><a href="http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/dri-fit-contour-short-sleeve-running-shirt/pid-10294061/pgid-11262373" target="_blank"><em>nike.com</em></a></p>
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This Uniqlo orange windbreaker and Nike Dri-Fit orange short-sleeve running tee. The duo doubles as a girdle and I love seeing out-and-out nuclear orange! –Anne Slowey, Fashion News Director

Uniqlo Light Pocketable Hooded Jacket, $40; uniqlo.com

Nike Dri-Fit Contour Short Sleeve, $20;

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Brora Cashmere Socks

<p>I only have one pair in heather gray, but I take care of them like a family member. They are the only socks I fly in. Kate Moss has them in every color, of course. –Joann Pailey, Market Director</p><p><em>Brora Cashmere Socks, $75; <a href="http://www.brorausa.com/Product/Product.aspx?WebShopCodeStr=S6&WebSegmentCodeStr=S5&WebCategoryCodeStr=BD&StyleCodeStr=NQ007&ColourCodeStr=E5091" target="_blank">brorausa.com</a></em><br></p>
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I have only one pair in heather gray, but I take care of them like a family member. They are the only socks I fly in. Kate Moss has them in every color, of course. –Joann Pailey, Market Director

Brora Cashmere Socks, $75; brorausa.com

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7

Sweat Crew Classic Leggings

<p>I first found these because I love <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adrianneho/?hl=en">Adrianne Ho and Sweat the Crew</a>. You would think that it would be tough to wear camo-print leggings but these are the perfect combo of lightweight material and compression. Plus they have a giant butt pocket that fits my iPhone 6. –Julie Schott, ELLE.com Senior Beauty Editor</p><p><em>Sweat Crew Classic Leggings, $45; <a href="http://www.pacsun.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-pacsun-Site/default/mProduct-Show?pid=0850462870012&dwvar_0850462870012_color=835&dwvar_0850462870012_size=9100&start=3&cgid=sweat-crew-womens-clothing" target="_blank">pacsun.com</a></em></p>
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I first found these because I love Adrianne Ho and Sweat Crew. You would think that it would be tough to wear camo-print leggings, but these are the perfect combo of lightweight material and compression. Plus they have a giant butt pocket that fits my iPhone 6. –Julie Schott, ELLE.com Senior Beauty Editor

Sweat Crew Classic Leggings, $45; pacsun.com

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Le Specs Sunglasses

<p>Le Specs makes sunglasses that look like the kind you see on street style stars in Paris, or maybe Gigi Hadid walking around SoHo: mirrored lenses, cat eye shapes, two-tone acrylic frames, the cool stuff. I'd probably treat myself to a single pair if they cost the same as usual designer sunglasses but because of their price range, I've bought several pairs over the past couple years. I keep a pair in each of my favorite handbags so I'm never without them. –Natalie Matthews, ELLE.com Senior Editor </p><p><em>Le Specs Sunglasses, starts at $69; </em><a href="https://lespecs.com/halfmoon-magic-1402042-milky-tort-gold-revo-mirror-lsp1402042" target="_blank"><em>lespecs.com</em></a></p>
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Le Specs makes sunglasses that look like the kind you see on street style stars in Paris, or maybe Gigi Hadid walking around Soho: mirrored lenses, cat-eye shapes, two-tone acrylic frames, the cool stuff. I'd probably treat myself to a single pair if they cost the same as usual designer sunglasses, but because of their price range I've bought several pairs over the past couple of years. I keep a pair in each of my favorite handbags so I'm never without them. –Natalie Matthews, ELLE.com Senior Editor

Le Specs Sunglasses, starting at $69; lespecs.com

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9

American Apparel Leotards

<p>When the weather is nice this American Apparel body suit is my go-to for pairing with high-waist shorts, pants, and skirts. Extra bonus, no bra needed.–Maria Dueñas Jacobs, Accessories Director </p><p><em>American Apparel Cotton Spandex Jersey Short Sleeve T-Shirt Leotard, $28; </em><a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/en/cotton-spandex-jersey-short-sleeve-t-shirt-leotard_8373?c=Black" target="_blank"><em>americanapparel.net</em></a></p>
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When the weather is nice, this American Apparel bodysuit is my go-to for pairing with high-waist shorts, pants, and skirts. Bonus, no bra needed. –Maria Dueñas Jacobs, Accessories Director

American Apparel Cotton Spandex Jersey Short Sleeve T-Shirt Leotard, $28; americanapparel.net

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Champion Sweatshirts

<p>I've been buying them a size too big, cutting off 4"-6" from the waist and then adding a hem. –Yashua Simmons, Associate Fashion/Menswear Editor</p><p>Champion Cotton Max Crewneck Sweater, $35; <a href="http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=71375406&camp=CSE:GooglePLA:71375406:22185231:MENS%20ATHLETIC%20APPAREL&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=120138600003834479&catargetid=120138600002758058&cadevice=c" target="_blank">dickssportinggoods.com</a> </p>
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I've been buying them a size too big, cutting off four to six inches from the waist and then adding a hem. –Yashua Simmons, Associate Fashion/Menswear Editor

Champion Cotton Max Crewneck Sweatshirt, $35; dickssportinggoods.com

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11

Muji Right Angle Socks

<p>Is there anything worse than a sock drawer before laundry day? Home to worn-out orphans, mis-matched granny socks, a pair of pilled tights you haven't worn since the Bush administration. Get rid of them all and stock up on these. They are way, way less than $150. It seems a little silly to be obsessed with something that almost nobody sees, but that's why these socks are so great. They are comfortable—somehow both structured and soft—and neutral enough to blend with any outfit. I don't know if the right-angle outline really helps to keep them up (as they claim), but I like the emphatic profile it gives them: these are uber socks.–Chloe Schama, ELLE.com Executive Editor</p><p><em>Muji Right Angle Socks, $5; <a href="http://www.muji.us/store/socks-2/women-s-socks/right-angle-socks-mocha-brown-23-25cm.html" target="_blank">muji.com</a></em><br></p>
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Is there anything worse than a sock drawer before laundry day? Home to worn-out orphans, mismatched granny socks, a pair of pilled tights you haven't worn since the Bush administration. Get rid of them all and stock up on these. They are way, way less than $150. It seems a little silly to be obsessed with something that almost nobody sees, but that's why these socks are so great. They are comfortable—somehow both structured and soft—and neutral enough to blend with any outfit. I don't know if the right-angle outline really helps to keep them up (as they claim), but I like the emphatic profile it gives them: These are uber socks. –Chloe Schama, ELLE.com Executive Editor

Muji Right Angle Socks, $5; muji.com

12

Patagonia Puffers

<p>I grew up in the Bay Area, AKA the land of performance fleece, so I love a good puffer jacket, fleece pullover, or anything else you can buy at an R.E.I store. A sporty vest worn under a trench coat will be my go-to look this spring.–Justine Carreon, ELLE.com Associate Market Editor</p><p><em>Patagonia Nano Puff Vest, $149; </em><a href="http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/womens-nano-puff-vest?p=84246-0" target="_blank"><em>patagonia.com</em></a></p>
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I grew up in the Bay Area, aka the land of performance fleece, so I love a good puffer jacket, fleece pullover, or anything else you can buy at an REI store. A sporty vest worn under a trench coat will be my go-to look this spring. –Justine Carreon, ELLE.com Associate Market Editor

Patagonia Nano Puff Vest, $149; patagonia.com

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Uniqlo Heattech

<p>I really hate being cold...and I'm always, always cold. So, UNIQLO's Heatteach clothing has become a huge part of wardrobe. If I made a pie chart of my closet, I would say that, probably, twenty five percent of it would be Heattech. My favorite item from the rage is the turtleneck, specificially this one, which is extra warm, but also very thin. It's a perfect layering piece, ideal for tucking into skirts (or pants). The white one is my personal favorite as it's not see-through.–Ruthie Friedlander, ELLE.com Deputy Editor</p><p><em>Uniqlo Heattech Extra Warm Turtleneck, $25; </em><a href="http://www.uniqlo.com/us/product/women-heattech-extra-warm-turtleneck-t-shirt-148844.html#35~/women/heattech/innerwear-tops/extra-warm/~" target="_blank"><em>uniqlo.com</em></a></p>
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I really hate being cold...and I'm always, always cold. So Uniqlo's Heatteach clothing has become a huge part of wardrobe. If I made a pie chart of my closet, I would say that probably 25 percent of it would be Heattech. My favorite item from the rage is the turtleneck, specificially this one, which is extra warm, but also very thin. It's a perfect layering piece, ideal for tucking into skirts or pants. The white one is my personal favorite, as it's not see-through. –Ruthie Friedlander, ELLE.com Deputy Editor

Uniqlo Heattech Extra Warm Turtleneck, $25; uniqlo.com

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