10 Trends to Hop On For Less

Trends come and go—and so do the funds in your bank account. If you try to chase every trend, well, you may end up broke. The trick is figuring out which ones work for you, and if you really want to invest in it. While a nice pair of Alden boots may just last you a lifetime, is that Don C. snapback really worth $400? We rounded up some of the stuff we're noticing in the streets, and found a couple of affordable alternatives. Here are 10 Trends to Hop On For Less.

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Salt and Pepper Sweatpant
Buy It Now at American Apparel, $38

If you want high-quality terry, that's gonna cost a premium, but if you just want a pair you can wear to the gym and back, you can't go wrong with these.

ASOS Cable Knit Jumper
Buy It Now at ASOS, $49

Genuine Aran sweaters knit in Ireland easily cost three to four times as much as this interpretation from ASOS. We'd advise copping this one and paying your Irish homage by downing a few at a local pub. After all, you'll have some extra pennies for a pint or five.

Rogue Brushed Cotton Moto Pant
Buy It Now at Rogue, $123

Always wanted a pair of Balmain's badass motorcycle-inspired jeans? Never had the stacks to buy them? We feel you. These brushed cotton pants from Rogue have a similar look and feel, for significantly less scrilla.

Warby Parker Jasper
Buy It Now at Warby Parker, $95

Designer shades can fetch upwards of $300, but at least with Warby Parker's pair, you also donate a pair to someone in need. It's a pretty fair price for a great pair of shades that support an even greater cause.

Dockers Waxed Chino
Buy It Now at Urban Outfitters, $40

Leather pants from brands like En Noir may be all the rage right now—but can you really drop thousands of dollars on a trend like that? Probably not. Not to mention—how often are you really gonna wear leather pants? Instead, opt for a treated fabric like waxed cotton for a similar shine for far less dough.

Stapleford Moc Toe Work Boot
Buy It Now at Urban Outfitters, $49

If you can't afford Red Wings or don't think your beard is thick enough to rock them, you can't go wrong with a pair of $50 boots to achieve a similar look. They might not last as long, but hey, maybe Americana will finally go the way of the dodo.

K Slim Chino Camo Pants
Buy It Now at Dr. Jays, $40

Green camo isn't played out... just kind of everywhere. That's why we'd advise choosing a brown desert camo or a grey and black urban camo instead. This slim fitting pair of pants will only set you back $40. They're a great way to add some rugged flair to your street goth kit.

Brown Arrow Pattern Duffle Coat
Buy It Now at Topman, $100

Patterned topcoats are one way to stand out while standing out... in the cold. This duffle coat from Topman will keep you warm while channeling an on-trend tribal print vibe.

Levi's 511 Made in the USA Jeans
Buy It Now at Levi's, $102

Washed selvedge jeans often cost more than their raw counterparts because of the extra work that goes into distressing them. If you're still too lazy to break in your own damn pair, these made in the USA Levi's jeans are around $100, and made from premium materials—while still clocking in at less than you'd pay for some new A.P.C. jawns.

Dark Blue Denim Floral Print Shirt
Buy It Now at Topman, $68

So you wanna get your Russell Westbrook on... no worries, but you don't have to rock the same exact Junya Watanabe and Prada all-over print shirts he does—you might go broke after copping just one. This alternative from Topman offers all the style for literally a quarter of the price.