New York, Sept. 19, 2007

Fall FashionsThat Won't Bust Your Budget

"Chic On A Shoestring": Our Expert Found The Looks For Less -- Can You Tell The Difference?

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    Sporty metallic jackets are a must-havelook for this autumn. The "splurge" jacket is the one on the left.  (CBS/The Early Show)

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(CBS)  When it comes to stylish silhouettes this fall, there's something for every body type. Cheryl Kramer from Redbook magazine brought three of fall's hottest shapes to The Early Show. She'll prove that while these new looks will make you look trim, they won't make your wallet too slim.


LOOK 1: Sporty Metallic Jacket

This casual, sporty look still manages to look polished and pulled-together. The metallic jacket is sloppy-proof -- it looks fresh and new no matter what is paired with it. The leggings and the thin layers are great substitutes for sweats or cargo pants; they're more sophisticated and they are more slimming.

SPLURGE

  • I.N.C. grey metallic jacket; $119; Macy's stores.
  • Michael Stars white long-sleeved turtleneck; $52; michaelstars.com.
  • Michael Stars red-and-white striped long-sleeved top; $54; michaelstars.com.
  • Michael Stars black leggings; $46; michaelstars.com.
  • London Sole lowcut silver ballet flats; $120; londonsole.com.

    TOTAL: $391


    STEAL:

  • New York & Company metallic jacket; $69.95; nyandcompany.com.
  • New York & Company white long-sleeved turtleneck; $22.95; nyandcompany.com.
  • New York & Company red and white striped faux wrap top; $22.95; nyandcompany.com.
  • New York & Company black leggings; $14.95; nyandcompany.com.
  • New York & Company silver metallic ballet flats with leopard lining; $24.50; nyandcompany.com.

    TOTAL: $155.30


    LOOK 2: Sheath Dress
    Say so long to babydoll dresses that hide your body and curves. This season it's all about the hour-glass shape of a woman's body and these sheath dresses show display that. They are very sleek and simple and offer a very forgiving silhouette; if you're curvy, they slim you down, and if you're boyish, they give you curves.


    SPLURGE

  • ABS Collection black sheath dress with metallic pinstripes; $238; Macy's stores.
  • BCBG black ankle boots; $98; Macy's stores.
  • DKNY Hosiery black tights; $20; Nordstrom stores.

    TOTAL: $354.00


    STEAL:

  • H&M black sheath dress; $34.90; H&M Stores.
  • H&M black ankle boots; $39.90; H&M Stores.
  • H&M black tights; $19.90 pack of 2; H&M Stores.

    TOTAL: $94.70



    LOOK 3: (High-Waist) Wide-Leg Trouser Jean
    This is a perfect way to show off your waist -- just tuck in any shirt to your wide-leg jeans and you've got an up-to-the-minute, flattering silhouette. Remember the peasant and blousy shirts you bought last season? Don't get rid of them, just tuck them in. Cropped jackets and cardigans look great with these jeans, as do chunky shoes, like a wedge or stacked heel.


    STEAL

  • Old Navy brown blouse; $26.50; oldnavy.com.
  • Old Navy high-waisted jeans; $34.50; Old Navy stores only.
  • Old Navy brown faux-suede wedges; $19.50; oldnavy.com.

    TOTAL: $80.50


    SPLURGE
  • Generra plum silk blouse; $185; shopbop.com.
  • K.A.7 BY KATAYONE ADELI, $196.00 shopbop.com
  • Joie plum "Vittoria" wedges; $245; shopbop.com.

    TOTAL: $626.00




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