Chic And Comfy At 100 Degrees

Just because it's hot outside doesn't mean you can't look cool and chic.

Suze Yalof Schwartz, the editor-at-large at Glamour magazine, visits The Early Show to put Harry Smith, Hannah Storm and Tracy Smith to the Chic on a Shoestring test. Her summer looks for work, beach, and the weekend will beat the heat and save you some money. Can you tell the steal from the splurge?

Look No.1: Safari Look
Look for lightweight fabrics in short sleeves and khaki, a hot color this season. The perfect bag is white leather, the new neutral this season.

Steal: No. 1
Dress: Club Monaco $99.00
Bag: Banana Republic $148.00
Sunglasses: Nine West $35.00
Grand Total: $282.00

Splurge: No. 2
Dress: Moschnio $675.00
Bag: Searle $848.00
Sunglasses: Cartier $350.00
Grand Total: $1,873.00

What's the Difference? You're paying for the difference in materials used.

Look No. 2: Beach Cover-Up
This dress is not just a great cover-up, but you can wear this during the day and night when you're hanging out on the boardwalk or poolside.

Steal: No. 1
Sundress: C&C $110.00
Necklace: Beads from Bloomingdale's $25.00
Flip flops: Steve Madden $99
Grand Total: $234.00

Splurge: No. 2
Sundress: DVF $265.00
Necklace: beads from Searle $178.00
Flip-flops: Giuseppe Zanotti $347.00
Grand Total: $790.00

What's the Difference? The DVF dress has more fabric, so you're paying for some extra material; the Giuseppe Zanotti flip-flops are made of better material.

Look No. 3: Head-To-Toe White
A new length for shorts is to the knee, so put away your super-short shorts. Make this look chic by pairing the shorts with strappy sandals.

Splurge: No. 1
Blouse: Chloe $1,020.00
Shorts: Peter Som $525.00
Sunglasses: Chrome Hearts $995.00
Strappy sandals: Vera Wang $300.00
Grand Total: $2,840.00

Steal: No. 2
Blouse: Theory: $155.00
Shorts: Vince $145.00
Sunglasses: DKNY $100.00
Strappy sandals: Colin Stuart $40.00
Grand Total: $440.00

What's the Difference? Again, you're paying for the name and higher-quality fabrics.