Fashion knockout.

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DON'T THROW IN THE TOWEL ON A FRESH LOOK JUST 'CAUSE YOU'RE A BABE ON A BUDGET, GL'S ONE-TWO PUNCH FOR SPRING? GORGEOUS, GIRLY CLOTHES THAT WEIGH IN UNDER $50.

On left: T-shirt, $20, Dakine. Dress, $13, Marshalls. Skirt, $20, Planet Gold. Leggings, $13, Lulu's. Shoes. $42, Vans. Headband, $8, earrings, $6, and pin, $5, Claire's. On right: Top, $15, Marshalls. Cardigan, $23, Converse One Star. Skirt, $34, Halo. Shoes, $42, Vans. Clips, $7 for set, Claire's.

BE A HEAVY HITTER ...

Dress down the ruffled, flirty frock you'll wear all summer by teaming it with a sporty pullover and tiny floral prints. Sunny sandals look sweet and will add punch to your fave jeans, too.

Jacket, $48, Vans. Top, $48, Levi's. Dress, $30, Down East Basics. Sandals, $13, Classified. Bracelets, $12, So. Earrings, $6, Claire's.

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PUT UP A FIGHT!

A voluminous skirt kicks up the number of options in your closet. It's set for school with leggings and a hoodie. At night, swap the top for a bright blouse and you've got an outfit that's charming enough for dinner with the BF's fam.

Hoodie, $40, Vans. T-shirt, $15, Converse One Star. Pin, $10, Scala Collezione. Skirt, $34, Soulmates. Leggins, $20 for set, Derek Heart. Shoes, $21, Go Max.

JUMP TO IT

Throw on a sassy screened tee with a funky skirt and flats. Patent ballerinas are the ultimate wear-with-anything accent. Brighter the better!

Shirt, $12, Palomita Clothing. Skirt, $20, T.J. Maxx, Shoes, $21, Go Max. Bracelets, $8 for set, belt, $8 and clips $7 for set, Claire's.

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EYES ON THE PRIZE

Blouses don't have to be all business. They get a second life over drapey, dramatic tops or under a shift dress. Just add leggings and piles of super bright, plastic jewelry.

Button-up, $20, Converse One Star. Top, $27, GO International for Target. Leggings, $20 for set, Derek Heart. Earrings, $10, So. Rings, $8 each, bracelet, $4, and necklace, $6, Claire's.

DUKE IT OUT!

Who says casual clothes and dressy duda have to be on opposite sides? Find middle ground with versatile vests and colorful jeans. Lotsa layering makes mixing everyday with special stuff a winning combo.

On left: Vest, $38, Volcom. T-shirt, $32, B.U.M. Equipment. Skirt, $8, Marshalls. Shoes, $20, Classified. Clip, $7 for set, Claire's. Necklace, $15, U.S. Jewelry House. Earrings, $8, 'Zad. On right: Dress, $48, and headband, $30, unique-vintage.com. Tank, $36, Foxers. Jeans, $17, T.J. Maxx. Shoes, $13, Classified.

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BE A TOUGH COOKIE

A tiered dress plays nicely with an oversized hoodie. Adding athletic accents (like crazy kicks and bubble-gum crops) makes it extra sweet. In this corner? A total babe!

Hoodie, $45, American Eagle. Dress, $45, GO International for Target. Leggings, $20 for set, Derek Heart. Sneakers, $49, Rocket Dog. Pins, $18 for set with bag, Claire's. Necklace, $17, Shop4sparkles.com.

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