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50 Awesome Finds From Target, JC Penney, and Other Budget Stores

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on August 7, 2012
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And they’re all under $50. Really.

Simply Vera Vera Wang platform wedge sandals, $29.97 at Kohl’s.
Pleated floral blouse, $36 at Kohl’s.
Polka-dot peplum blazer, $45 at Kohl’s.
Dot shirred top, $25.50 at Kohl’s.
Platform wedge heels, $48.99 at Kohl’s.
Princess Vera Wang striped tee, $25.99 at Kohl’s.
Mossimo Prsphn Atlas wool clutch, $16.99 at Target.
Plus-size shirt dress, $27.99 at Target.
Kaelyn boot, $29.99 at Target.
Kassie triple-buckle boot, $34.99 at Target.
Keisa boot, $34.99 at Target.
Striped blazer, $24.99 at Target.
Polka-dot capris, $45 at Old Navy.
Split-neck button-front blouse, $22.50 at Old Navy.
Striped cotton skirt, $19.94 at Old Navy. (PS—Here are four styling tips for this piece.)
Twill cargo vest, $29.94 at Old Navy.
Patterned pants, $27.94 at Old Navy.
Dakota platform sandals, $14 at JC Penney.
Lace shorts, $20 at JC Penney.
Allen B. printed shorts, $10 at JC Penney.
Ikat shorts, $20 at JC Penney.
Neon denim shorts, $10 at JC Penney.
Short-sleeve metallic sweatshirt, $25 at JC Penney.
MNG by Mango soft pants, $35 at JC Penney.
Tie-waist pleated pants, $20 at JC Penney.
Tulip skirt, $20 at JC Penney.
Candie’s oxford flats, $37.99 at Kohl’s.
Spike drop earrings, $14 at Kohl’s.
Rock & Republic platform heels, $49.99 at Kohl’s.
Side-ruffle tank dress, $19.50 at Peebles.
Hot-Tempered Cold Shoulder tie top, $22.50 at Peebles.
Chaus polka-dot skirt, $34.50 at Peebles.
Cosmetic bag, $15 at Peebles.
AGB Peter Pan colorblock dress, $39.99 at Stage Stores.
Brass-tone chandelier earrings, $19.60 at Sears.
Westbuitti Palm 10 flat, $28.95 at Walmart.
Choose Dominican Republic infinity scarf, $12 at Walmart.
Elastic-waist skirt, $19.99 at Target.
Striped pencil skirt, $22.99 at Target.
The Webster at Target fine-gauge cardigan, $23.08 at Target.
Striped boatneck dress, $15 at Target.
Red cutout clutch, $12.99 at Target.
Abstract-print dress, $40 at JC Penney.
Peplum-waist dress, $35 at JC Penney.
Printed checkbook, $12.99 at Target.
Polka-dot backpack, $40 at JC Penney.
Gold-tone chain necklace, $16 at JC Penney.
Floral coin purse, $5 at Target.
Striped shorts, $22.94 at Old Navy.
MNG by Mango shoulder bag, $30 at JC Penney.
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