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The 7 Pieces You Need to Dress Like a Cool Girl Without Breaking the Bank

Maggie Scenna
Gina Escandon

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We all know how hard it can be to keep up with the latest it-girl trends, especially on a college budget. Lucky for you, AĂ©ropostale has seriously stylish, quality must-haves at prices that won’t emotionally destroy you. Read on for seven fashion-forward essentials under $40 that will have you dressing like Kaia Gerber in no time.  

1. The Boyfriend Jean

Be your own bae with this pair of distressed denim. Fact: boyfriend jeans look good with just about anything and Aero has the best denim ever, so if there’s one item you NEED off this list, this is it.

2. The Western Belt

Belts are your best friend and this double-buckle one can take any outfit to the next level. Plus, it also comes in black or grey for all your minimalist needs.

3. The Camo Crew Neck

Camo is ~everything~ right now and this lightweight long-sleeve is the perfect piece to layer into your looks all year long.

4. The Mini Backpack

You can take it to class, you can take it to the club, you can take it to a concert AND you can fit everything you need in it. This mini backpack can do no wrong, TBH.

5. The Fur Jacket

Every cool girl needs a cool jacket, and with this one you can look fashionable without risking frostbite. Our new favorite it-girl Sabrina Carpenter agrees.

6.  The Wide-Leg Pant

Dress ‘em up or dress ‘em down. These pants are made from a flattering crĂȘpe material and they’re totally comfortable, making them a staple you’ll wear more often than you can imagine.

7. The Graphic Tee

Okay, so you didn’t make it to the Kanye concert to score some Saint Pablo tour merch. Channel your inner Yeezy with this long sleeve graphic tee. Get a size up for the ultimate oversized-shirt street style look.

What are you waiting for? Head over to Aéropostale to stock up today.

Maggie works on Her Campus’s experiential offerings, including College Fashion Week¼, Her Conference and Her Campus Tour, as well as Survival Kits and digital and influencer programs for clients like Ulta Beauty, Primark, Almay and Bed Head by TIGI. A graduate of Boston University and proud alumna of Kappa Alpha Theta, Maggie is iced coffee obsessed, an avid Pinterest user and a lover of all things fitness and fashion. When she’s not at work, you can find her exploring Los Angeles, trying new restaurants or re-watching The O.C.
Gina was formerly the Beauty & Culture Editor at Her Campus, where she oversaw content and strategy for the site's key verticals. She was also the person behind @HerCampusBeauty, and all those other glowy selfies you faved. She got her start in digital media as a Campus Correspondent at HC Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she graduated in 2017 with degrees in English and Theater. Now, Gina is an LA-based writer and editor, and you can regularly find her wearing a face mask in bed and scrolling through TikTok.