Fashion is one part personal expression and one part a mirror of the times - so when the economy stinks your closet is bound to suffer. While it is always smart to bargain hunt, there is no better time than now to make your money go as far as it can. We challenged ourselves to find pretty dresses under $50 and we were pleasantly surprised at the great selection available - it seems that the fashion industry is feeling the pinch as well. From work dresses to party frocks we found inexpensive frocks to fit any style.

So don't despair - if your wardrobe needs a boost but your wallet's hurting, you can still update your look and stay on budget.