If you love affordable fashion [1] – honestly, who doesn't?! – you're in for a treat. Actress Cara Santana [2] has teamed up with Kohl's to design an affordable clothing collection in collaboration with Apt 9, and let me tell you, it is good. Inspired by female empowerment and diversity, the size-inclusive assortment features superwearable pieces with a trend-forward twist. Think vegan leather separates (including an amazing jumpsuit, pants, and the slickest jacket), menswear-inspired suiting in fun colours and cool prints, neon tops, knits, outerwear, sexy sweater dresses [3], and so much more. Oh, and every single item is under $100. Yes, that includes the statement-making coats and leather jumpsuit.
Designed with all women in mind, from aesthetic to age and body type, Santana explained to POPSUGAR how and why she wanted to collaborate on an affordable, diverse, and inclusive clothing line. "The two things that are so important to me is, one, that it's Kohl's, because that's where I grew up shopping, but, two, that we make a campaign and a collection that is indicative of the women of this country. I couldn't imagine doing something that wasn't inclusive. It's a reflection of society," Santana said.
Cara Santana On Inclusivity in Fashion
With an expansive size range from 00 to 22 with select pieces going up to 24, Santana wanted to make sure her Apt 9 collaboration felt relevant to the masses, not an exclusive few.
"I think when you look at the landscape of America and of this country there is such a large number of women who are not being represented in the marketing space, in the advertising space, and they still have to get dressed. I don't think that it makes sense to have a mass retailer that doesn't cater to the majority of women in America. Just because you live in a different area, you have different socioeconomic status, you have a different shape, a different colour to your skin, that doesn't mean you shouldn't have the opportunity to look and feel your best."
Cara Santana's Favourite Pieces from Her Apt 9 Collection at Kohl's
As for stand-out pieces from the collection, Santana told POPSUGAR that she has favourites for every mood and aesthetic that she wears which in turn, offers a variety of pieces for every event and for every woman. "I think that as women we're so multifaceted and there's so much juxtaposition and duality to us. I don't know about you, but I don't want to dress the same every day. Some days I feel like a bad-ass or I want to be very masculine and other days I feel very feminine and girly. So I think there's favourite pieces [in this collection] for each mood or persona that I have."
Cara Santana On Fall Fashion Trends
While Santana's collection includes wearable Fall trends [5] from tailored leather pieces to neon colours and bold suiting, she has a simple tip when it comes to experimenting with trends.
"Take your personal style and infuse it with whatever trends you see. People get all twisted and turned around when they take a trend and try to emulate something that they've seen on the runway that doesn't match who they are. What I would tell any woman getting dressed is, 'Who are you? Are you someone who feels comfortable in full leather? Are you someone who likes to be in flats? Someone who likes to be in heels?'. I think it's all about what your own personal style is," she says. In other words, mix and match your favourite wardrobe staples with the trends you want to try.
Discover Cara Santana's Apt 9 Collection at Kohl's
Ahead, discover and shop every piece from Cara Santana's Apt 9 collection at Kohl's. We've even included more campaign imagery to inspire tons of fresh outfit ideas you can wear to work, events, off-duty, and beyond this Fall.
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Faux Leather Jumpsuit
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Faux Leather Jumpsuit [6] ($80)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Pleather Trench Coat
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Pleather Trench Coat [7] ($80)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Drop Shoulder Mockneck Sweater
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Drop Shoulder Mockneck Sweater [8] ($60)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Drop Shoulder Mockneck Sweater
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Drop Shoulder Mockneck Sweater [9] ($60)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Faux Leather Cargo Pants
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Faux Leather Cargo Pants [10] ($68)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Menswear Blazer
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Menswear Blazer [11] ($68)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Belted Pants
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Belted Pants [12] ($50)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Menswear Blazer
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Menswear Blazer [13] ($50, originally $72)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Cable Sweater
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Cable Sweater [14] ($60)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Cable Knit Sweater
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Cable Knit Sweater [15] ($44, originally $64)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Faux Leather Pencil Skirt
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Faux Leather Pencil Skirt [16] ($68)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Mockneck Shirred Blouse
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Mockneck Shirred Blouse [17] ($44)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Faux Leather Asymmetrical Skirt
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Faux Leather Asymmetrical Skirt [18] ($68)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Mockneck Bodysuit
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Mockneck Bodysuit [19] ($36)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Mockneck Bodysuit
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Mockneck Bodysuit [20] ($36)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Mockneck Bodysuit
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Mockneck Bodysuit [21] ($36)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Topper Jacket
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Topper Jacket [22] ($98)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Eyelash Tank
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Eyelash Tank [23] ($40)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Eyelash Tank
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Eyelash Tank [24] ($40)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plaid Sweater
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plaid Sweater [25] ($60)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Off The Shoulder Sweater Dress
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Off The Shoulder Sweater Dress [26] ($68)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Off-the-Shoulder Sweater Dress
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Off-the-Shoulder Sweater Dress [27] ($50, originally $72)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Eyelash Mockneck Elbow Sleeve Sweater
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Eyelash Mockneck Elbow Sleeve Sweater [28] ($50)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Sherpa Jacket
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Sherpa Jacket [29] ($98)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Eyelash Mockneck Elbow Sleeve Sweater
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Eyelash Mockneck Elbow Sleeve Sweater [30] ($50)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Eyelash Mockneck Elbow Sleeve Sweater
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Eyelash Mockneck Elbow Sleeve Sweater [31] ($50)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Eyelash Mockneck Sweater
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Eyelash Mockneck Sweater [32] ($37, originally $54)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Mockneck Shirred Blouse
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Mockneck Shirred Blouse [33] ($44)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Long Sleeve Utility Jumpsuit
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Long Sleeve Utility Jumpsuit [34] ($80)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Mockneck Colorblock Sweater
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Mockneck Colorblock Sweater [35] ($50)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Colorblock Sweater Skirt
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Colorblock Sweater Skirt [36] ($50)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Mockneck Colorblock Sweater
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Mockneck Colorblock Sweater [37] ($37, originally $54)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Colorblock Sweater Skirt
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Colorblock Sweater Skirt [38] ($37, originally $54)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Menswear Blazer
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Menswear Blazer [39] ($68)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana High Rise Bootcut Plaid Trouser
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana High Rise Bootcut Plaid Trouser [40] ($50)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Menswear Plaid Blazer
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Menswear Plaid Blazer [41] ($50, originally $72)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Plaid High Rise Bootcut Pants
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Plus Size Plaid High Rise Bootcut Pants [42] ($37, originally $54)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Shawl Collar Jacket
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Shawl Collar Jacket [43] ($68)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana High Waist Cigarette Leg Trouser
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana High Waist Cigarette Leg Trouser [44] ($50)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Puff and Sheer Sleeve Woven Top
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Puff and Sheer Sleeve Woven Top [45] ($44)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana White Sequin Trench Jacket
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana White Sequin Trench Jacket [46] ($98)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Sequin Shirt
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Sequin Shirt [47] ($68)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Sequin Shorts
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Sequin Shorts [48] ($68)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Lounge Sweater Top
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Lounge Sweater Top [49] ($50)
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Lounge Jogger Pants
Apt. 9 x Cara Santana Lounge Jogger Pants [50] ($50)