Posted on Jun 1, 2020

23 Things From Forever 21 People Will Probably Think You Got At Some Super Fancy Store

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Abby Kass

BuzzFeed Staff

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1. A pair of lobster cutout drop earrings you'll be wearing forever and ever and ever because it really is the perfect addition to any summer look.

Model wearing gold earrings in the shape of a lobster

2. A bralette bikini top and high-waisted bottom swimsuit that'll make nobody be able to ~concentrate~ when you tell them how little you paid for this stunner.

Model wearing square-neck bikini top and bottom in pink with a print of oranges and leaves on it

3. A ribbed midi dress made with a super comfy knit fabric you can throw on when you can't take one more day in your leggings or sweatpants.

Model wearing bodycon style dress with a V-neck, side slits, and removable tie in beige

4. Sheer cacti embroidered crew socks that won't ~succ~ to put on, because they will add an extra dose of fun to any outfit.

The socks with white around the toe, heel, and top and green cacti with pink flowers all over the rest

5. A satin A-line midi skirt you can ~slip~ into when you want an easy outfit that will look très chic.

Model wearing the skirt with a high-rise waist in pink

6. Button-front linen-blend shorts perfect for the summer, because they're light and have a nautical feel without outright saying, "Ahoy, matey!"

The shorts with three brown buttons down both sides in white

7. An off-the-shoulder chiffon floral romper you won't have to worry about having a Marilyn Monroe moment in because the bottoms are shorts!

Model wearing the black romper with long peasant sleeves, elastic waist, and orange, red, and white floral pattern

8. A poplin ballon-sleeve top super easy to put on with a pair of jeans for a look that shows the world you're put together without trying too hard.

Model wearing the shirt with square neckline in sage

9. A crepe kimono top you really can't go wrong with. You can wear it with jeans, shorts, a skirt, and even leggings. Trust me.

Model wearing top with V-neck, 3/4-length wide sleeves, elastic waist, and flounce hem in black

10. A linen-blend belted midi dress for a classic yet cool look anyone can pull off.

Model wearing dress with buttons down the front center and removable jute belt with square buckle

11. Strappy espadrille flatform sandals that will give you a little ~boost~ but have a padded footbed to keep you comfortable no matter how long you wear them.

Model wearing shoes with a padded footbed in tan, black straps across the toes and top near ankle and adjustable ankle strap around the back of the foot

12. A floral eyelet cropped cami with small embroidered flowers on it for an added detail that takes this top the extra mile.

Model wearing cami with ruffled trip, straight neckline, and adjustable straps in white

13. A tie-front duster jacket great to have on hand as an extra layer when you're not really sure what the weather is doing outside. Is it going to get warmer? Colder? Rain? Who knows!!

Model wearing jacket with long peasant sleeves and removable tie belt in blush

14. A satin cami slip dress with a ruched bust for an updated look on a classic piece that won't go out of style.

Model wearing the mini dress in black while lying down

15. A sheer floral organza top to help show the world how much of a frugal fashionista you really are. You go!

Model wearing the top with a knit bodice lining, 3/4 balloon sleeves that have a ruffle detailing on the shoulders and cuffs, and elastic waist with flounce hem

16. A ribbed faux pear knotted headband so you can stay on the ~dot~ of the fashion trends without spending a ton of money.

Model wearing headband in black

17. A perforated-trim one-piece swimsuit with a zipper down the front, which you can keep zipped while doing any water activities to help you feel secure and then unzip if you're just hanging out by the water.

The stretch-knit blue suit with perforated side detailing in black and contrasting blue belt in the center

18. A satin high-low cowl dress designed with ruching on the side you can actually customize to give it the perfect look that fits you.

Model wearing yellow dress with side ruched self-tie drawstring and asymmetrical hem

19. A spotted print knotted top you won't have a ~ruff~ time wearing because it's got fun details that really wow.

Model wearing woven top in pink with spotted print, v-neck, knotted self-tie front, ruffle hem, and short sleeves

20. A sheer metallic midi dress you ~sheer-ly~ need in your life because it is will look just as good as a dress as it does as a swimsuit coverup.

An open-knit blush midi dress with a v-neck, rolled shoulder straps, and a pointelle and geo-stitched detail throughout

21. A pair of floral trim hoop earrings you'll ~pick~ out to wear a lot because they will really add a ~statement~ to your outfit.

The earrings with black organza trim that look like flower petals

22. Cuffed twill khaki shorts comfy enough to wear inside and outside this summer.

Model wearing the shirts with elastic waistband with a tie

23. And a beautiful organza floral print mini dress you may just see me wearing once a week, even if it's just around my house.

Model wearing the dress with a watercolor beige/pink floral print, square neckline, short puff sleeves, and elastic waist

Actual footage of me in the pink dress sitting on my couch all day long:

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