What I’m about to share might send my financial planner into a spiral, but my mid-month paycheck is what I like to call my “fun money.” It allows me to indulge in a $9 latte or two (or 10), but lately, I’ve been treating myself a little too much, and it’s time to rein it in. I wouldn’t be me without my shopping habits, but this month, my approach is a bit different. I’ve set out to find every item on my spring wish list for under $150, and the products you’re about to see are the result of my money-saving venture. French girl–approved trench coats, gingham printed dresses, and butter-yellow cardigans are just a few of the items I’m looking to buy, and Macy’s has all these pieces at the perfect price point. To shop the 20 spring items I’ve deemed worth your mid-month paycheck, keep scrolling.
Pants & Shorts
When it comes to spring bottoms, all I want to wear are Bermuda shorts, striped pants, and straight-leg jeans. Not only are these pieces comfortable and stylish, but they are also incredibly versatile.
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High Rise Cargo Bermuda Jean Shorts
And Now This
Striped Pull-On Pants
Levi’s
Ribcage Wide-Leg Braided Cotton Jeans
Lands’ End
Sport Knit High Rise Pleated 12″ Bermuda Shorts
Cardigans & Blouses
Not a spring day goes by without me wearing a blouse or lightweight cardigan. I’m looking to refresh that part of my wardrobe, and these four arrivals will do just the trick.
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Crewneck Long-Sleeve Cardigan
CeCe
Button-Front Knit Cardigan
And Now This
Cotton Cropped Lace-Trim Top
Dresses & Skirts
Word on the street is that many cities are already experiencing summer weather. It’s time to shop accordingly, starting with these pretty dresses and skirts.
I.N.C. International Concepts
Cotton Sleeveless Smocked Maxi Dress
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Mommy & Me Gingham High-Low Midi Dress
Donna Karan New York
Linen-Blend Pencil Skirt
And Now This
Embroidered Lace-Trim Maxi Skirt
Light Layers
I’m sorry, but if you live in the Midwest or Northeast, we still have a month or so until we hit consistently warm temperatures. Grab a lightweight layer while you can. These four are my top recommendations.
Anne Klein
Double-Breasted Trench Coat
Levi’s
’90s Denim Trucker Jacket
COTTON ON
Women’s Tyler Barn Jacket
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Classic Mac Jacket
Spring Shoes
Woven ballet flats, embellished sandals, and Western-inspired boots are all over my spring outfit mood boards, and thanks to these discounted prices, I can buy all four.
DV Dolce Vita
Kit Knee-High Cowboy Boots
Arezzo
Abby Woven Ballet Flats
Madden Girl
Treasure Strappy Embellished Flat Sandals
Arezzo
Paola Flat Sandals