Pearl Sweater with White Booties. | Ashley from LSR

Pearl Sweater + White Booties.

Affordable Fashion, Date Night, Fashion, Outfit Post, Shoes, Spring, Wear-everywhere, 99 Comments

by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

Trend test-driving in a pearl sweater from H&M.

Pearl-embellished things have been all over lately, so I grabbed this pearl sweater on-sight during an H&M run a few weeks ago. (Psst, it’s on sale right now for $15! Go get it!) It’s lightweight, which means it is going to slate in nicely as I transition my closet from winter to spring. Worn with stretchy high-waisted denim (another H&M score) and white booties (last seen here), this is a killer go-anywhere outfit for early spring.

While I like staying up on the trends and injecting my wardrobe with new pieces every season, I also have a (general) budget. I look to fast fashion stores like H&M, Forever21, and Zara to bring the style fire without torching my bank account.

Pearl Sweater with White Booties. | Ashley from LSR
H&M sweater (on sale for $15!) and jeans (similar here for $10) // Dolce Vita booties (similar here and here) // Le Spec sunglasses c/o Shopbop (more here)

Pearl Sweater with White Booties. | Ashley from LSR

Pearl Sweater with White Booties. | Ashley from LSR

Pearl Sweater with White Booties. | Ashley from LSR

Pearl Sweater with White Booties. | Ashley from LSR

Pearl Sweater with White Booties. | Ashley from LSR

Pearl Sweater with White Booties. | Ashley from LSR

Pearl Sweater with White Booties. | Ashley from LSR

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I will definitely splurge on the occasional piece, but those tend to be more classic + enduring items that are going to withstand the test of time (like the Stuart Weitzman boots in this post, or the leather jacket in this one). But with trends that may come and go? I’m all about those fast-fashion retailers. And while some people have made the argument that fast fashion means cheaply made clothing, I have found the quality at H&M and Zara to be on point. Forever21 is a little more hit and miss, but I do have pieces in my wardrobe that have lasted years!

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99 Comments

  2. I’ve had similar experiences with fast fashion in that I do have several pieces that I’ve owned for years and that have really stood up over the years (and, yeah, Forever 21 is definitely a bit more hit or miss!). Also, I think the pearl trend looks great on you!

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  8. Seriously Ashley…we could’ve almost been twinsies. I was at H&M this last weekend, and picked up this sweater. But I held off since it’s not a great color for me!!
    But my white booties are on constant rotation….aren’t they the best??
    XOXO
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Thanks, sis! And I am loving pairing these booties with jeans right now- but will be so fun to style with dresses when it (finally) warms up!

    1. I’m so glad you dig this look, Allie! I’m not usually a cutesy-detail type of girl, but this sweater was too fun to pass up, and definitely works as a tougher piece.

  28. Fast-fashion or not, I have many well-made H&M items too. I love that you can always find a great piece (and affordable) like that awesome sweater today.

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    1. Seriously, H&M kills me- SO GOOD. I do most of my hunting online because their return policy is super easy! Thanks, babe!

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