Let's be honest: Most of my outfits revolve around a basic t-shirt and jeans. They're comfy, easy to care for, and easy to move in. We all love a good tee, so when designers figure out a way to add some major style with a simple detail, we take note. The criss cross trend is suddenly everywhere and that understated crossover is a subtly sexy way to add interest to your everyday look. Pair with your favorite jeans and you're halfway there. Here are 6 tops I rounded up under $50 to help you shop the trend...for less!

My friend The Recessionista is reporting that The Limited stores are closing for good, and that means now's your chance to score some deals before the clothing chain shutters their doors forever.

According to The Recessionista, you can find deals up to 80% off in stores, and up to 50% off online. Be forewarned, though, that all sales are final, and expect big delays in shipping and processing.

I have mixed emotions over The Limited's closing...on the one hand, I remember shopping at The Limited as far back as the eighties when I believe they were owned by the same company that owns Express: The two stores were side by side at the HIP (Harlem Irving Plaza) where my family shopped when I was growing up. The Limited was the place to get workwear and other grownup attire, while Express was the cool store for going-out tops and party dresses.

Over the years, The Limited never really evolved or did anything exciting. The few designer and celebrity collabs they did were generic for the most part. I don't think they did a great job engaging bloggers or using social media. For what it's worth, I never did an "Off the Rack" post for The Limited because there were always other more interesting places to shop on my infrequent mall trips.

Will you guys miss The Limited? What are your memories of this store?

Happy New Year!! Well, the height of the holiday season has come and gone...but that doesn't mean the party has to stop. Here, summer and spring's off-the-shoulder top trend continues into winter with a velvet fabrication that's luxe and adds a regal touch to an otherwise simple top. Anthropologie has the look for $60 on sale (down from ($88), plus take an extra 40% off with code TAGTIME for a limited time. Meanwhile you can snag the look at Target.com with a similar top for just $19.99 in burgundy or navy. Pair with skinny jeans and over-the-knee boots or heels for an effortlessly chic going out look that's perfect for 2017.

Splurge: Sunday in Brooklyn Velvet Off-the-Shoulder Top, $59.95 at anthropologie.com

Steal: Xhilaration Velvet Off-the-Shoulder Top, $19.99 at target.com

Sale alert: Extra 40% off sale items with code TAGTIME at anthropologie.com!

Model Jourdan Dunn stopped to strike a pose for photographers in a tartan skirt, white off-the-shoulder bodysuit, and lace-up ankle booties while attending Milan Fashion Week back in September.

I absolutely love the attitude of this look that's giving me punk vibes with the lace-up detailing on her Cushnie et Ochs off-the-shoulder bodysuit ($695, net-a-porter.com) and the asymmetric cut of her Jacquemus plaid tartan skirt ($407, farfetch.com).

While Jourdan's top and skirt alone catapult the pricetag of this ensemble over $1,000, we put together her entire look for less under $85 - including a near-identical dupe for her bodysuit from Forever 21 that's under $20!

As another year comes to an end, it's time to look back at the top style influencers of 2016 - the celebrities who inspired our daily "look for less" recreations the most with their enviable yet attainable fashion sense. We crunched the numbers and these top 10 starlets and supermodels came out on top, from Alessandra Ambrosio's casual boho-chic sensibility to Gigi Hadid's edgy, envelope-pushing ensembles. Read on to see who made the list and why, plus my personal favorites who made fashion in 2016 so much fun!