No need to stress over price tags during your next shopping trip. We’ve rounded up a few of the hottest red carpet looks for fall and show you how to recreate celebrity star style for under $100. Are you ready to impress for less?
By Qianna Smith
Looking for an easy and inexpensive way to update your wardrobe for fall? Invest in few eye catching animal print pieces. From belts to bags, a single pop of print will instantly update your look like Halle Berry at the 12th annual Shanghai Film Festival.
Get the Look for Less: Spiegel Signature Fine Polished Canvas Collection Tailored Blazer, $17.99 (Originally $79), spiegel.com; All Over Zebra Lips Crop Tee, $32, topshop.com; Forever 21 Distressed Liquid Matte Leggings, $17.80, forever21.com; Js By Jessica Lindsay Patent Leather Pump in Black, $19.94 (Originally $79), dsw.com; Napier® 6-Mm Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings, $10.50 (Originally $10.50), kohls.com.
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Get a double dose of trends when opting for animal prints in neon hues like these BCBGMaxAzria leggings, $78, BCBGMaxAzria boutiques nationwide, that also give off a cool 80’s vibe, which is so haute for fall.
Step out in style like actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, who dons a power leather skirt with flirty separates to create an elegant overall statement. This is the perfect outfit to go from a meeting to martini’s with the girls.
Get the Look for Less: Forever 21 Chiffon Dot Ruffle Top, $17.80, forever21.com; Spiegel Seamed Lambskin Leather Skirt, $44.99 (Originally $99), spiegel.com; Leidy Jeweled Necklace, $12.80, forever21.com; Charlotte Russe Oversized Flower Ring, $2 (Originally $4), charlotterusse.com; Charlotte Russe Buckled Zipper Booties, $19.99 Online Only (Originally $39.99), charlotterusse.com.
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If a real leather skirt is not in the budget this season, go faux. We like this Rachel Rachel Roy Faux Leather Skirt, $89, Macy’s stores nationwide.
Whomever said business attire has to be boring or stuffy was wrong! If you’re a glam girl, show it like Kerry Washington, who looks sophisticated and sexy-chic at the 57th San Sebastian Film Festival in San Sebastian, Spain.
Get the Look for Less: Arden B Charm Ruffle Front Blouse, $38, ardenb.com; Forever 21 Printed Skirt with Belt, $14.80, forever21.com; Chaps Metallic Large Ball Stud Earrings, $9.38 (Originally $14), kohls.com; BKE Sequin Wallet, $9 (Originally 12),buckle.com; Wet Seal Patent Pointy Toe Pump, $22.50, wetseal.com.
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Layering prints like this Apostrophe Cardigan, $18, Sears stores, with a Plaid Mandee blouse, $28, mandee.com, is a fun and fab way to take the business attire you already own and turn it into an entirely new look.
You don’t have to be a rock star to look like one! Chrisette Michele oozes casual rock-girl glamour by playing up statement accessories like this sequin jacket, zipper-detailed pumps, bold necklace and black shades.
Get the Look for Less: Arden B Sequin Shrug, $48, ardenb.com; Forever 21 Fab Ribbed Racerback Tank, $3.50, forever21.com; Old Navy Women’s Square Sunglasses, $5 (Originally $9.50), oldnavy.com; Silver Knotted Chain Tassel Necklace, $12, torrid.com; Charlotte Russe Shiny Knit Leggings, $11.49 (Originally $22.99), charlotterusse.com; Charlotte Russe Zipper Rosette Slingbacks, $14.99 (Originally $29.99), charlotterusse.com.
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Attention-grabbing accessories with glimmering detail screams rock ’n roll. Fuse feminine touches like this lace She Said Tank, $30, JCPenney stores, with a bold necklace piece by Mixit, $32, JCPenney stores, for your own unique embellished style.
Looking slim and trim at the New York Film Festival’s screening of “Precious,” Mary J. Blige goes back to the style basics in sleek head-to-toe black. Mimic her moves, if you’re looking for a versatile outfit that will work for almost any occasion.
Get the Look for Less: Charlotte Russe Wavy Knit Jumper, $12.49 (Originally $24.99), charlotterusse.com; Forever 21 Rhinestone Hoops, $7.80, forever21.com; Lulu Townsend Snake Clutch, $26.95 (Originally $38), dsw.com; Avon Leather Shoe Bootie, $19 (Originally $39.99), avon.com.
