YOU Magazine Fashion Team Reveals Under-$50 Winter Wishlist
Style editors share their top picks for the season, all priced at £50 or less.
As social calendars fill and weather becomes unpredictable, the YOU Magazine fashion team has curated a list of chic, affordable buys for the upcoming season. All items featured are under £50, allowing shoppers to update their wardrobes without breaking the bank, and still have funds for holiday gift-giving.
Sophie Dearden-Howell, Fashion Director, is looking ahead to festive parties with a versatile cowl neck bodysuit from Very's collection with Michelle Keegan, priced at £30. She notes its dramatic style makes it appear more expensive and appreciates the practicality of a bodysuit for a secure fit.
Dearden-Howell also highlighted a pair of faux fur-lined clogs from Marks & Spencer for £45, ideal for adding a touch of comfort and style to home wear during colder mornings.
Junior Style Editor Jessica Carroll is focusing on foundational pieces. She recommends Pairs Bamboo Socks in a pastel blue, costing £8.40, to elevate casual outfits, suggesting they pair well with denim. For lounging, Carroll has her eye on a Chelsea Peers organic cotton pyjama set at £48, aiming to maintain style even while relaxing indoors. To combat winter dryness, she has adopted the Refy Concealer, priced at £22, which she found to be a weightless alternative to her usual product. Additionally, Carroll is investing in a durable Original Duckhead Mini Umbrella for £35, praising its wind-resistant steel frame and unique duck-shaped handle as a long-lasting and stylish accessory.
Fashion Editor Hannah Skelley is embracing the zebra print trend with a £29.99 midi skirt from Pull & Bear, envisioning it styled with knee-high boots for the office or point-toe slingbacks for evening wear. She also pointed to a Habitat Ceramic Lamp for £46, emphasizing the importance of soft lighting for creating a cozy atmosphere, noting Habitat's strong lighting selection this autumn.
Fashion Assistant Hope Palmer is drawn to practical yet stylish accessories. She selected L.A.B Two Finger Mittens for £44, appreciating the design that allows for finger dexterity while keeping hands warm. For a touch of seasonal sparkle, Palmer has added the By Rae Pinky Ring to her wishlist at £46. She also identified the Another Girl Flower Top for £45 as a versatile layering piece, suitable for both casual and more formal occasions.