I Wore Head-to-Toe Forever 21 for a Week Straight

by Michelle Scanga

Full disclosure: I am nor never have been above shopping at budget-friendly stores. Though, since graduating college, I have shifted my sartorial focus toward investment items I can transition from office to after hours, I still love hunting down affordable stylish pieces as much as the next girl does. Which is why I was more than happy to accept the challenge to wear head-to-toe Forever 21 for a week straight. As part of my job, it’s necessary to stay on top of the best merchandise that aligns with the latest trends as well as a variety of budgets—often leading me to Forever 21 and other fast-fashion retailers. So, to put the products we suggest to the test, I ditched my clothes for entirely accessible and affordable ensembles for seven days. The result? Outfit envy from my co-workers and friends and pure satisfaction on my end—cementing the truth that you don’t need to be rich to have style.

Monday

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Related: Meet the Stores You’ll Love Just as Much as Forever 21

Tuesday

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Related: 11 Times Budget Brands Looked Deceptively Elegant

Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Related: 13 Ways to Style a $10 White T-Shirt

Sunday

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