Cheap Holiday Dress: $49.50 at dELiAs.com

The Lowdown: This plaid taffeta dress bears a striking resemblance to a similar dress I saw earlier this year by Diane Von Furstenberg. I love the blue color, which is a major departure from all the black (and red) you normally see during the holiday season.
Who’s it for: Teens and college students, petite fashionistas,
Buy it: $49.50 at dELiAs.com
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