Shopping Malls and Their Stylish Finds (Believe It Or Not), All For Under $100!

It's no secret all those soaring cookie-cutter chain stores don't exactly have a reputation for high style. But with even the savviest It Girl on the hunt for the best deals and coolest cut-out black booties (under $100, of course), many cross-country retailers are starting to step up their game—Nine West, Gap, and American Eagle, included. So now, our new column Mass Attack is poised to put all those chain store bad vibes to rest by revealing all the spoils of our hunt for amazing deals and surprising style. Mugler'esque minis, vintage-style bib necklaces, and a gorgeous studded cable sweater? Mass fashion sure ain't what it used to be!

Above, from left: American Eagle Outfitters Cable Knit Studded Sweater, $69.50, available at American Eagle Outfitters; Express Chain and Rhinestone Necklace, $44.50, available at Express.

Above, from left: Nine West Demode Pumps, $69.99 (were $89), available at Nine West; Old Navy Shawl-Collar Belted Cardigan, $36.50, available at Old Navy.

Above, from left: Express Mixed Media Wide Belt, $39.50, available at Express; Gap Schoolboy Khakis, $49.50, Gap.

Above, from left: Banana Republic Tall Tiered Skirt, $70, available at Banana Republic; J. Crew Classic Striped T-shirt, $32.50, available at J. Crew.

Above, from left: Banana Republic Locket Bib Necklace, $98, available at Banana Republic; American Eagle Outfitters Western Bonfire Shirt, $44.50, available at American Eagle Outfitters.

Above, from left: Simply Vera Vera Wang Kago Tall Boots, $65.97 (were $109.99), available at Kohl's; Express Modern Stretch High-Waist Skirt, $59.50, available at Express.