Don't call it a vest: The trenchcoat sans sleeves is a modern girl's BFF hybrid piece of outerwear. Layer it over casual separates to create an instant ensemble, or wear it with something barely there to get the look of a wrap dress instead. Theory's version costs $535 at Intermix, while the look for less is just $49.95 elsewhere. Can you guess which sleeveless trench costs more? Click a link below to find out!


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On Easter Sunday, Reese Witherspoon was snapped wearing a chic yellow and white floral sheath dress by DVF. While her exact dress is sold out, it's the color combo we're loving most for spring: Bright, cheery yellow paired with subtle neutrals make a fresh and ladylike look that's perfect this time of year. Inspired by Reese's always impeccable style, here are 8 budget-friendly yellow dresses we think you'll want to wear now:

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Just in time for festival season, the baja hoodie is back, and it's not just for beach bums anymore: Designers like Cynthia Vincent are giving the baja serious fashion cred...and a designer pricetag to match. One of the hoodies above costs $265 at Shopbop.com while the other is a more budget-friendly (and hippie-friendly) $27.90. Can you guess which hoodie costs more? Click a link below to find out!


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Deal alert: Don't forget to shop the Friends & Family event at Shopbop.com through April 9th! Use code SPRING25 to save 25% on your purchase.

Nothing shows off a woman’s curves or confidence at a special occasion, dinner date, or night out with the girls like a bandage dress. Google any actress, model, or singer and I guarantee you will come across a red carpet photo of her wearing a form-fitting number, short in length and high in sex appeal. And we don’t have to use Google to know that the cost of these dresses is heartbreaking. So I was excited when a representative from The Kewl Shop contacted me and introduced me to their online boutique of bandage dresses, shockingly comparable to designer looks. They reminded me of the covetable Herve Leger bandage dresses, which I have never worn myself, but the Kewl Shop offers equally beautiful dresses at a much more reasonable price to suit your special occasions or just a night out with the girls!

Our spring weather keeps teasing us, but one of these days the sun will shine through, the rain will cease, and it'll be time to kick our shoes off and dig our toes into the grass! Ahh, spring. We can't wait for you to (actually) arrive, and when you do, we'll be ready to step out in style with a new pair (or two) of fresh spring sandals. And naturally we won't be paying a lot - I've rounded up 20 picks that are seriously cheap (under $35!) but don't look cheap. And isn't that the key to being a Budget Babe? Read on and see if you don't agree...

Shown above: 1. FOREVER 21 Faux Leather Slingback Sandals, $27.90