1. MADEWELL Dress // 2. SKIN Swimsuit // 3. KAYU Bag // 4. BYJAMES Sandals // 5. MADEWELL Jeans

Thanks to fun finds (this and these) at places like Madewell along with a bevy of sales (here, here, and here), summer’s best staples can be found for a steal. (And perhaps even some of fall’s best buys, too: take a look at this under-$115 trench coat!) From easy dresses (love this one) to my favorite pair of high-waisted jeans, the options for budget-friendly essentials have never been better. Scroll through below to shop 16 of summer’s best buys under $150.