If there's one good thing about the recession, it's this seemingly perma-state of sales. Everywhere we look these days, stores are boasting 50, 60, 70 percent off signs. But how to separate the riff-raff from the true steals in this tricky season of discounts? Don't worry: We've done all the work for you, culling 10 sale items that don't skimp on style. From leopard-print to liquid leggings, we found 'em all—and for under 50 bucks, too, so you can spend happy without the shopper's guilt.
Above, from left: Free People 79th Street Hat, $29.95 (was $48), available at Free People; Marc by Marc Jacobs Jazzy Jane Bilford, $49.99 (was $148), available at Barneys.
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Above, from left: Built by Wendy Flannel Trapeze Top, $47.50 (was $158), available at Built by Wendy; Penny Loves Kenny Leopard Wildcat Shoes, $49.00 (were $122), available at Oak.
Above, from left: Express Houndstooth Dress, $19.99 (was $79.50), available at Express; Urban Outfitters Crystal Risky Glasses, $18.00, available at Urban Outfitters.
Above, from left: Silence & Noise Super Shiny Legging, $24.99 (were $38), available at Urban Outfitters; Wood Wood Scarf, $45 (was $85), available at Gargyle.
Above, from left: Gap Striped Sweater Dress, $43.99 (was $58), available at Gap; French Connection Dazzel Pumps, $49.99 (were $168), available at French Connection.