One of the great things about the current state of fashion is the plethora of choices available to women of all ages and backgrounds. Being able to develop your own sense of style is now easier than ever. Here is a list that I have compiled of places that have a stylish and comprehensive inventory without breaking your budget!
H&M
I have found that H&M has many inexpensive essentials. With such a huge variety of men and women’s clothes, H&M keeps up with the latest trends but sells classic looks as well. The sizes typically run smaller-so if you’re normally a 0 look for a 2 (which happens to be their smallest size)! The store often collaborates with couture designers to create an affordable line of stylish clothes for the everyday woman. These collections sell out almost instantly-so keep your eyes peeled for upcoming collaborations! 
www.hm.com/us
TOPSHOP
TopShop is another inexpensive destination that offers a wide variety of clothing, shoes and accessories. With such a diversified collection of clothes, nearly every style and niche market is covered! And now, with their new LA location at the ever popular destination, The Grove, you no longer have to wait for packages to come from our friends across the pond! 
www.us.topshop.com
WASTELAND
Wasteland is a destination must for most LA residents. The store offers exciting new labels along with fantastic hand picked vintage and designer resale finds! With stores all across Los Angeles and in San Francisco, Wasteland also operates an e-commerce site that is constantly jam-packed with stylish but reasonably priced shoes, dresses, and accessories. 
www.shopwasteland.com
THREADSENCE
Threadsence is a great e-commerce site that offers a handpicked selection of affordable and trendy clothes that are simultaneously sweet and edgy. The site also offers great deals and promotions on essential items like summertime platforms and distressed denim jackets! Check back often for great finds on all your favorite styles! 
www.threadsence.com
THE SANTEE ALLEY
Santee Alley is one of Los Angeles’ best kept secrets. Located in downtown Los Angeles, the district offers a breathless and exciting variety of dresses, shoes, purses, tops, and anything your heart might dream of and more. This is where you can score a pair of Jeffrey Campbell knockoffs for fifteen dollars! If you’re willing to look, every downtown metropolitan area offers trendy clothes for unbeatable prices! 
www.thesanteealley.com
NASTYGAL
Nastygal is another e-commerce store that offers a wide selection of stylish, on trend, and affordable clothes. The site offers their own brand as well as a comprehensively curated selection of today’s hottest brands! If you’re looking to add a touch of excitement to your wardrobe, look no further than Nastygal! 
www.nastygal.com
ZARA
Last but not least, I cannot emphasize how wonderful Zara is for their combination of sophisticated and chic clothes. Zara offers exciting new styles that are appropriate for all ages and unmatched prices for the quality. Zara is a great destination for wardrobe essentials like that perfect leather jacket, summertime blazer, and chambray blouse. 
www.zara.com