Top fashion buys of 2018 are surprisingly affordable

From left, influencers Linda Tol, Erika Boldrin and Tiffany Hsu (with a friend) at the Paco Rabanne fashion show in September in Paris. (Photo: Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images)
From left, influencers Linda Tol, Erika Boldrin and Tiffany Hsu (with a friend) at the Paco Rabanne fashion show in September in Paris. (Photo: Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images)

The high-fashion catwalk has proven to be an indicator of what trends are to come, but what shoppers buying is another story. One way to understand shopping habits is to analyze what people bought.

Now you can, thanks to the app LIKEtoKNOW.it, a startup that originated from RewardStyle to link products worn by influencers with readers who want to shop them. After launching in 2011, the company has become the largest influencer shopping channel on the market with household names like Aimee Song to more emerging influencers. This week, the company has exclusively released its “Top Most Shopped Influencer Products of 2018” to Yahoo Lifestyle, providing details on what people loved in 2018 and how you can still buy it today.

To put it into perspective, 9.9M people shopped on LIKEtoKNOW.it in 2018. Of those shoppers, 90 percent were women, with more than half (52 percent) based in the U.S. Their collective purchasing power, through the app, drove over $1 billion to retailers.

Now, without further ado, scroll on to see the best-selling fashion items of 2018, which are (with a notable exception) surprisingly affordable!

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The shoes

Marc Fisher LTD Rossa boots (Photo: Zappos)
Marc Fisher LTD Rossa boots (Photo: Zappos)

Just in time for winter, you can scoop up these gorgeous knee-high boots in taupe suede. If you act now, you can score them for 30 percent off the retail price!

Shop it: Marc Fisher LTD Rossa boots, $160 (was $229), zappos.com

Denim

Abercrombie High Rise Ankle Jeans (Photo: Abercrombie)
Abercrombie High Rise Ankle Jeans (Photo: Abercrombie)

Black ankle-length skinny jeans are a classic closet staple. This Abercrombie pair has a subtly frayed hem, which gives it a touch of edge without being too overpowering.

Shop it: Abercrombie High Rise Ankle Jeans, $78, abercrombie.com

Swim

Aerie Super Scoop One Piece Swimsuit (Photo: Aerie)
Aerie Super Scoop One Piece Swimsuit (Photo: Aerie)

We know it’s not quite swimsuit season yet, but if you’re planning a warm getaway soon or hoping to snag this popular suit on sale, the time is now. This one-piece is a consistent favorite from Aerie for being flattering on a diverse range of body types.

Shop it: Aerie Super Scoop One Piece Swimsuit, $27 (was $45), ae.com

Wardrobe staple

Express Downtown Cami (Photo: Express)
Express Downtown Cami (Photo: Express)

Have you ever put on a blouse and realized it’s just a bit too sheer? A white cami is that one wardrobe essential you always need in your closet.

Shop it: Express Downtown Cami, $40, express.com

The it-bag

Gucci Soho Disco Leather Bag (Photo: Nordstrom)
Gucci Soho Disco Leather Bag (Photo: Nordstrom)

Gucci’s Soho Disco bag is the most expensive item from the list, but the least surprising result. Since Alessandro Michele’s ascent to creative director of Gucci, he has transformed the Italian brand into one of the hottest luxury fashion labels of the moment.

Shop it: Gucci Soho Disco Leather Bag, $1,190, nordstrom.com

Maternity

Pietro Brunelli Ruffled Maternity Dress (Photo: A Pea in the Pod)
Pietro Brunelli Ruffled Maternity Dress (Photo: A Pea in the Pod)

If you always thought of maternity style as frumpy and ill-fitting, think again. This gorgeous maternity dress features elegant shoulder ruffles and comes in a deep crimson red. It’s a fantastic and flattering evening dress option for expectant mothers.

Shop it: Pietro Brunelli Ruffled Maternity Dress, $120 (was $168), apeainthepod.com

Fitness

Outdoor Voices 7/8 Springs Leggings (Photo: Outdoor Voices)
Outdoor Voices 7/8 Springs Leggings (Photo: Outdoor Voices)

Tyler Haney is the 30-year old founder and CEO of Outdoor Voices, the startup that is completely disrupting the activewear market and going up against heavyweights like Lululemon and Nike. And these leggings, with their color-block design, represent one of the most popular OV styles.

Shop it: Outdoor Voices 7/8 Springs Leggings, $85, outdoorvoices.com

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