11 Times Budget Brands Looked Deceptively Elegant

by Michelle Scanga

We’ve all squealed over too-good-to-be-true budget buys, but that moment we spot a stylish celeb wearing an item with a wallet-friendly price tag? Even better! Turns out there are plenty of memorable moments crafted around stylishly affordable steals, and we have the proof below. For the ultimate on-budget outfit inspiration, we rounded up 11 times that our favorite famous style stars made budget brands look totally elegant.

Chrissy Teigen in H&M Shorts

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H&M Linen Blend Shorts

Taylor Swift in a Brandy Melville Skirt

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ASOS A-Line Suede Mini Skirt With Contrast Stitch and Button Through

Gigi Hadid in an ASOS Dress

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ASOS Midi Tank Dress in Knit With Funnel Neck

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Selena Gomez in a Topshop Dress

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Topshop Autumn Floral Print Tie-Side Dress

Kate Middleton in an ASOS Dress

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ASOS Maternity Nursing Kate Wrap Skater Dress in Polka Dot With ¾ Sleeve

Kendall Jenner in H&M Shoes

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H&M Suede Loafers in Blue

Related: Under $100: Our Picks to Look Stylish on a Real Girl’s Budget

Miranda Kerr in H&M Pants

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H&M Pleated Pants in White

Dakota Fanning in an H&M Dress

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H&M Dress With Butterfly Sleeves

Emily Ratajkowski in a Topshop Jumpsuit

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Topshop Tall Judo Wrap Jumpsuit

Related: Under $50: 18 Next-Level Pieces That Won’t Break Your Budget

Diane Kruger in a Forever 21 Dress

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Forever 21 Marled Midi Turtleneck Dress

Jamie Chung in a Missguided Jacket

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Missguided Zazula Faux Suede Biker Jacket in Black

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