While not necessarily a spring trend per se, purple dresses seem to be everywhere and the color is pulling me in like a moth to a flame. Here, 5 spring-ready dresses that will give you a dose of this mesmerizing color for less than fifty dollars.

{The inspiration: (from left) Looks from the Jil Sander, Isabel Marant, and MaxMara Spring 2011 runways. Photo credit: Style.com}

Sam Edelman's "Leroy" espadrille wedge sandals are $150 at Footnotesonline.com. The knockoff is $89.94. Can you tell which is the real and which is the steal? Click either image to find out.