Where InStyle Editors Shop (For Bargains)

After much prodding and pleading, we got the stylish staffers of InStyle to reveal their best-kept shopping secrets. Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or are searching for the perfect birthday gift for a friend, these places have the ultimate deals and steals. Click through the gallery for the best stores and websites to buy luxe looking vases, gorgeous wallpaper, chic dresses and so much more.

WHAT Shoes WHY "You'll always find inexpensive styles that reflect the latest trends." —Cynthia Weber Cleary, Fashion DirectorFaux-leather wedges, $75; aldoshoes.com.

WHAT Bra clips

WHY "These adjust my bras so they work well even under racer-backs and strappy dresses."?Violet Gaynor, InStyle.com Senior Fashion EditorBra clips, $1/8; dollartree.com for stores.

WHAT JewelryWHY "I love to stock up on fun of-the-moment pieces I'd never spend a lot of money on otherwise. There are things I bought here for $3, and I get compliments every time I wear them."—Sheryl George, Editorial AssistantMetal ring, $5; forever21.com.

WHAT Crewcuts sweatersWHY "An extra large in the kiddie line has a nice snug fit and costs half the price of adult ones."—Patricia Alfonso Tortolani, Senior EditorCashmere sweater, $125; jcrew.com.

WHAT Military wearWHY "I find so many military-inspired basics like cargo pants, camo tanks, and army jackets."—Clarissa Cruz, Contributing Senior EditorCotton military jacket, $49; fatiguesarmynavy.com.

WHAT Men's socksWHY "They're nice and warm and come in all sorts of cool colors. I stock up on them every fall."—Nikki Ogunnaike, Assistant EditorCotton socks, $12/3 pairs; 877-486-4756 for stores.

WHAT Kushyfoot Flats-to-goWHY "I pick these up all the time from Duane Reade, a drugstore that seems to be on every corner in N.Y.C. They're simple, comfortable, and commitment-free."—Hannah Morrill, InStyle.com Senior Beauty EditorFaux-leather flats, $10; kushyfoot.com.

WHAT Leslie Fremar for Fruit of the Loom TsWHY "These 100 percent cotton Ts drape on the body better than any expensive gown."—Nicole Vecchiarelli, Senior Entertainment EditorCotton Ts, $18 each or $40/3; at select Bloomingdale's stores.

WHAT Jil Sander coatsWHY "The simple, clean cuts are amazing in quality. If I didn't know better, I'd think they cost 10 times more."—Kahlana Barfield, Senior Beauty Market EditorWool coat, Uniqlo + J, $250; 877-486-4756 for stores.

WHAT U.K. street-chic attireWHY "This British site has tons of cool stuff that looks very designer. I got a nice pair of slouchy pants for under $100 that I wear all the time."—Amy Synnott-D'Annibale, Beauty Director amp EditorPolyester striped dress, $80; asos.com.

WHAT Decorative extrasWHY "My favorite thing to do is buy feathers, ribbons, and jewels to dress up an inexpensive basic and turn it into something really special."—Jenni Radosevich, DesignerVelvet ribbons, $1/yard; mjtrim.com.

WHAT Maternity clothesWHY "HampM's maternity line is genuinely cute—not the typical matronly stuff you normally see. Plus, the clothes fit the body really well."—Nicole Hyatt, Photo EditorCotton sweater, $25; hm.com for stores.

WHAT Perfume containersWHY "You can put your favorite fragrance in one or use it to decorate a shelf."—Anne Kim, Editorial AssistantPerfume containers, $7–$10; fancyperfumebottles.com.

WHAT VasesWHY "These are sleek and refined, come in a range of sizes and shapes, and make grocery-store flowers look like pricey arrangements."—Jenifer Walter, Art DirectorGlass vase, $7; jamaligarden.com.

WHAT Travel itemsWHY "I love the assortment of plastic plane-ready bottles—all under 3 ounces—plus the fun pencil sets and notebooks to take along for the flight."—Angelique Serrano, Senior Beauty Features EditorMuji colored pencils in tube, $11/36; muji.us.

WHAT Potted OrchidsWHY "Orchids usually cost a fortune, but you can buy beautiful fresh potted ones here for a mere $20."—Leah Karp, Accessories DirectorPotted orchids, $20; homedepot.com.

WHAT Discounted Le Creuset cookwareWHY "Le Creuset is the gold standard when it comes to cookware. The pots are made of the best materials, last forever, and look fantastic just sitting on your stove—the colors are amazing. The stock here is generously discounted, so it's worth the investment."—Joanna Bober, Life, Etc. DirectorLe Creuset enameled cast iron 5-quart oval french oven, $240; amazon.com.

WHAT Sophisticated artworkWHY "Limited-edition works from artists like Kara Maria (above) for hundreds, not thousands, of bucks."—Isabel Gonzalez Whitaker, Fashion Features EditorCounterpassant print, 12" x 17"/$250 (with frame) and $100 (without frame); artspace.com.

WHAT Exotic items of all kindsWHY "I love Pearl River for exotic gifts. I found body powder with a fur pouf and cute old-fashioned packaging. There are also nice garden stools. And great wrapping paper."—Wendy Wallace, Senior Market EditorWrapping paper, $7/sheet; 212-431-4770.

WHAT Yummy wineWHY "Flash sales of really high-end, hard-to-find wine—sometimes up to 60 percent off. Cheers!"—Lauren Tumas, Assistant EditorLot18 is having a private flash sale just for us: Go to lot18.com/instyle for access to a special reserve (only 360 bottles) of one of their top picks. 2007 Fotinos Brothers Carneros pinot noir; $28/bottle (usually $59).