Look great this summer for under $100

Want to wear the latest trends without spending all your cash? Lucky magazine has compiled four stylish outfits perfect for the weekend or work that won't cost you a fortune.

Finding clothing at affordable prices is growing increasingly important in our current state of economic crisis. At Lucky, we are serious about the fact that you never have to sacrifice fashion for savings. Most of the looks today are available online or at a store near you — so you really don’t have to go far to put together looks that are both incredibly chic and incredibly cheap!

The thing to remember when buying less expensive clothing is to focus on how you style it. Mix basics with trendier pieces so you don’t look like you are wearing an entire look made up of five-dollar items — you can definitely look classy and sophisticated. Also, remember that accessories will always add a great fashion element to a basic outfit and in most cases won’t break the bank.

Some fashion tips from Lucky magazine:

• Mix basics with trendier items.
• Focus on accessories.
• Be aware of local sales at your favorite boutiques and department stores.
• Buy items out of season that might be on sale and will be wearable in months to come with the right styling.

Check out our four utterly chic, complete looks for under $100. We totaled our receipts and have pennies to spare!


Look 1: Weekend casual ($96.89)
This is a great look for a summer afternoon. Wear classics like the khaki shorts and white blouse, but update it with a beautifully vibrant silk scarf and white patent thongs. A scarf is a great way to make a statement with color and trend, without breaking the bank.

Also, her bag (not featured in the picture) is from Target — a wonderful source for less expensive accessories with great designer names.

As seen on TODAY:
Scarf: $9.90, H&M stores
Brown shorts: $40, Gap.com
White top: $24.50, Oldnavy.com
White sandals: $7.50, Forever21.com
Flap bag: $14.99, Limited Edition for Target; $16.99, Target.com
TOTAL: $96.89

Look 2: Summer evening ($94.30)
The maxi dress is all over the place this season. It is a great way to save on a look as it comes in all price points and really requires little else in terms of accessorizing.

This dress, from Zara incorporates some of the most important trends for summer — it is bright and vibrant, it has huge graphic floral patterns, and it is really flattering on many body types. The accessories (chunky gold bangle and classic gold sandals) are simple but trendy.

As see on TODAY:
Floral dress: $79, Zara stores
Gold sandals: $7.50, Forever21.com
Gold bangle: $7.80, Forever21.com
TOTAL: $94.30


Look 3: Casual chic ($99.99)
This is a perfect look for everyday this summer. Black Capri pants are a wonderful staple and counterpoint to all of the season’s trendier tops and shoes.

The off-the-shoulder rouching and bold color-block stripes make this top look designer and completely on-point with this season’s most expensive looks. Also, the off-the-shoulder is a great way to show off your most feminine parts, the shoulders and neck. It is great for a hot summer day.

The shoes are simple, but you can wear them with nearly everything this summer. And they are only $20!


As seen on TODAY:
Stripe top: $17.99, Mossimo by Target, Target.com
Inc black Capri pants: $59, Macys.com
Blue Suede black wedge: $19.99; Strawberry stores
Strawberry silver hoops: $2, Strawberry stores
TOTAL: $99.99


Look 4: Summer office wear ($89.40)
The pencil skirt has become such a needed staple that you can find it everywhere and at every price. It is a wardrobe staple because it is sexy, chic, and very flattering. We paired it with a bright yellow blouse from H&M, which could easily pass for high-end designer.

The shoes are our favorite accessories of the season — high or low-end! Patricia Fields (of “Sex and the City” fame) has created a line for Payless. These are only $35 and will go with every look you have this summer. They are a must-have.

As seen on TODAY:
Yellow blouse: $24.90, H&M stores
Black pencil skirt: $29.50, Express.com
Gold heel: $35, Patricia Fields by Payless, Payless.com
TOTAL: $89.40


For more on fashions under $100 and other stylish tips, visit Lucky magazine's Web site.

More from TODAY MySpace victim's mom disappointed by ruling Makeover! Wife renews vows — and her looks Jermaine Jackson: ‘I wish it was me’   Exclusive look inside Jackson’s Neverland   Celebrity sightings: Jessica Simpson, Kate Moss and more

MORE FROM FASHION & BEAUTY

Fashion & beauty Section Front

Makeover! Wife renews vows – and her looks 11 celebrity looks we love (and loathe) Capri pants bare scourge of summer: ‘cankles’ Attending a wedding? Say ‘I do’ (to a good look) Save face with makeup that gives back Images: Star stylists make over Kate Gosselin   Jackson’s unique fashions allDAY: Choo Choo! New designer deal coming   Teens and plastic surgery   Sexy accents underneath the dress Fashion & beauty Section Front   Add Fashion & beauty headlines to your news reader: