10 Holiday Party Dresses Under $50

The festive holiday season is the perfect time to splurge on a few new frocks. But buying something fresh for every event in your Blackberry (yep, this editor is still team BB) might make your bank account a little nervous. If you're not careful, you could end up borrowing cash from mom to buy her present. Not cute. Our plan? We found 10 ways to style yourself in something brand-new for the party circuit, with affordable, sane price tags that leave plenty left over for your gift list. Read on for party-perfect dresses that won't set you back more than $50, and give your budget a break–just think of this as our holiday present to you.