The Budget Fashionista

The Deal: Get in early and save up 60%--online & in-store. The offer ends July 20.

What We Say: Prices at Banana Republic are sometimes too steep for our wallets, but when we saw the discounts in this sale, we grinned. Shorts are ordinarily at least 50 bucks--get them for 20. Pants and tops are discounted so heavily that you can put them together for 50 bucks. This sale doesn’t consist of discards--it’s the making of an entire wardrobe.

Check out our obscenely priced picks:

The silk colorblock dress is a bold, colorful look that’s reminsicent of the days when women dressed up just to go shopping. We couldn’t afford it at $140, but at its current price of $79.99, it’s a sweet deal.

Herringbone is a good, subtle twist on classic dress slacks for the office. Check out these Ryan striped herringbone trousers to wear with a more colorful top. They’re only $33.99, down from $79.00.

Pictured: The Martin seersucker shorts are whimsical, airy and very comfortable in the summer’s heat and humidity. Down to $19.99 from $59.00.