Why is it that every time you click on your favorite influencer’s boots, they’re $1,250? And the suede jacket? Adorable, yes — but also the price of a flight to Paris. In the world of Toteme coats and Khaite knits, looking put-together is starting to feel like it requires a massive trust fund.
But it doesn’t, and that’s where @trendingwithtinsley comes in.
Tinsley Crisp is a New York-based stylist, fashion contributor and your new secret weapon for looking like that girl without spending like that girl. With a career spanning in-house brand styling, trend forecasting and personal wardrobe curations, she’s built her name on a simple but game-changing philosophy: maximalist style, minimalist wardrobe.
Translation: She can make a $90 jacket look like a $900 one... and not in a dupe-y, fast-fashion way. This season, she’s sharing her edit of fall pieces that deliver all the chicness, texture and if-you-know-you-know vibes of your dream wardrobe (minus the sticker shock).
TLDR: if you have Row taste and a Zara budget, this one’s for you.
I’ve been hunting for an affordable snake-print piece this season — half expecting to settle for a belt or flats, half expecting to find nothing at all. Enter this trench. The under-$200 price tag felt almost suspicious, so naturally, it went straight into my cart. I’d let the coat be the main event and keep the rest simple: white tank, cuffed jeans and a red loafer.
Say what you will, but the It girls are wearing white after Labor Day. News flash: It’s even chicer post-September. This Tony Bianco pair has the higher upper that feels designer-ready but rings in at a fraction of the cost. I’d use them to ground a dark base or balance out a bold mix — think espresso brown with cerulean blue.
Everyone seems to have a belted bag these days, but you don’t need Prada or Hermès to get the same cool-girl energy. Mainstream brands (hi, Madewell) are putting out equally chic versions under $300. This leather one is roomy enough for the whole day: laptop, emotional support water bottle and whatever else ends up in your bag.
Mark my words: No sunglasses are more elite than a red pair. I already own an aviator style and get no less than a dozen compliments every time I wear them. I’ve been looking for a deeper, merlot-hued upgrade, and this pair checks every box. I’d style them with suede or let them pop against an all-neutral outfit.
I picked up a Cendre watch a couple of months ago, and it’s quickly become one of my most-worn pieces. The quality rivals a much pricier option. This two-tone version is next on my list because it goes with everything — and it’s under $200. Since it leans traditional, I’d offset it with something a little edgier for the perfect contrast.
I’ve had tweed jeans on my wishlist forever but couldn’t justify dropping $500 on a pair from Maje or Rag & Bone. Naturally, I gave up — until I walked past this pair in Gap’s window last week. I did a little happy dance straight to the register. I’m styling them casually with a tee and sneakers, letting the texture do the heavy lifting.
Not long ago, a quality faux suede jacket was impossible to find. Now, brands have stepped it up and the options are endless (if you can snag one before they sell out). I love that this one has a utilitarian feel, making it easy to dress up or down. Picture it with baggy mid-blue denim, a tee and ballet flats.