Express- SALE

Express has been having their annual fall sale over the past few weeks ago. First they greatly mark down items, then they gradually offer a discount of 20-40% on their alee items. If you're an Express fan this is a perfect time to buy their items at less than outrageous prices. This will go on throughout the fall and winter months so I would wait to buy anything full price. Later in the spring they'll wrap this sale up and nothing will be on sale.

Exhibit A: Sleeveless Ruffle Front Dress- $27.99

Luxe Stretch Cinched Top- $6.99

Cowl-Neck Cap-Sleeve Top-$6.99

Express Cotton Sateen Tube Dress- $20.99

Below-the-knee high waist skirt- $20.99

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Versatile Cotton Blouse from Ann Taylor Loft- $20

This blouse comes in a range of jewel-toned colors and I think it can be dressed up or down. It's also only $20.

Under $25 from Macy's

I liked this plaid pencil skirt from Macy's- $24.99

And this sweater dress- $23.99

Also, check out this cute cardigan from NY & CO. It comes in a series of fall colors.- $19.99

2 Items I recently bought under $25 each
White Skirt from Oldnavy- $7.99

Versatile Black Cotton Dress, Banana Republic- $24.99

American Eagle Deals

Cute miniskirt- $19.99

AE Plaid Long Tunic- $19.99

Striped Cardigan- $24.99

Colorful Shorts- $19.95

Denim Pencil Skirt- $19.95

These are just highlights so continue checking this website. AE generally has great sales where you can find both trendy pieces and cute basic pieces that are a little bit more stylish than Gap. I find that I really like AE jeans, skirts, blazers, and dresses.

AE has great sales, too, so I wouldn't buy anything full price.

Basic Finds at Gap

Although Gap is not the most exciting clothing shop, it is actually a good place to get cheap basics, on sale. I would not buy anything at Gap for full price because I'm uncertain that the cost is worth the quality or style. However, I think it's worth it when Gap items go on sale, especially jeans. I find that Gap jeans fit me pretty well.

Check out these jeans- $19.95

These jeans go fast and some are more than $25 but still reasonable, so keep checking the website.

These are comfortable, useful, and cheap long sleeve shirts- $12.50

Cute pocket long sleeve tee- $9.99

Plain T-Shirt- $6.99-$9.99

Dropwaist Tunic Blouse- $24.99

Ribbed Tank- $10.00

These are just a few highlights and Gap has basic t-shirts, jeans, shorts, etc in various cuts and prints for a fairly low price. Not super stylish but good basics to have in any wardrobe.