Fall is here which means school has started and between thousands of fundraising requests, school lunches, and too many new styles this fall to count, you have to be clever about how to spend your fashion dollars! Here are some great, fashionable finds we found for under $50 as seen on Great Day Houston!

What Makes a Great Find?

  1. Regardless of price, it needs to fit you or be something you are willing to alter!
  2. You don’t already own four pieces similar to this new one.
  3. Matches your personal style – unless you are experimenting in which case less than $50 is a great way to experiment!

Great Finds

Hue Leggings

Found at Nordstrom, these leggings are a must for your closet.  In on trend colors and finishes, these leggings are great ways to try trends at a reasonable price.  Watch the segment to see the crazy savings on these leggings as compared to runway versions!

Mustard Leggings Signature Style Finds under 50 - Leatherette Leggings from Nordstrom Signature Style Finds under 50 - Waxed Denim Leggings at Nordstrom

 In order from L-R: Denim Leggings @ Nordstrom Rack, $15  |  Leatherette Leggings @ Nordstrom, $44  |  Waxed Denim Leggings @ Nordstrom, $44

3.1 Phillip Lim for Target

Target is a great place to find budget-friendly, on-trend designs and especially in the designer collaboration collections they .  There are typically two or three designer collaborations a year – spring, fall, and sometimes a Christmas-time collection.  The collections are extremely popular and sell out fast (though some of this collection is still available online!) so keep an eye out for release dates.

Signature Style Finds Under 50 - Phillip Lim Navy Skirt

3.1 Phillip Lim Navy and Animal Print Swing Skirt @Target, $30

Francesca’s

I have a friend who always looks like she has stepped out of a Michael Kors or Nordstrom catalog and yet shops almost exclusively at Francesca’s and Forever 21.  The key is to keep an eye out for great basics to add to your classics collection like this striped sweater I’m loving and to avoid cheap-looking accessories.  Often the best finds can be found in store so plan a lunchtime breeze-through of your favorite deal haven!

Signature Style Finds under 50 - Francescas Striped Sweater

Striped Sweater @ Francesca’s, $38

 What to Avoid

  1. Overbling.  Too much can make a piece look cheap and often the embellishments are glued on rather than set increasing the likelihood that pieces will pop off!
  2. Too much shine.  In both plasticy coating on leather or too-bright metals, we’re not trying to pass them off as real but don’t want them to be beacons of cheap either.
  3. Poor fit.  Whether an expensive or budget-friendly piece, the wrong fit can make anyone look bad.  If it can’t be saved with a few alterations, skip to the next find!

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One of my favorite places to score a good deal is Rue La La.  They often carrying brands I love and already know what sizes fit best making it a relatively painless online deal site.

There are so many places to find good deals! What stores do you count on for fabulous finds on clothing and accessories?