Shop Sales Like an Editor with These Fab Finds from InStyle's Dana Avidan-Cohn

From top: Loeffler Randall, $197 (originally $295); nordstrom.com
Marc Jacobs, $468 (originally $1,200); thecorner.com

A cross-body bag in a deep jewel-tone, textured leather looks great all year round.

$160 (originally $390); modaoperandi.com

The "borrowed from the boys" look is going to be around for a while-this updated oxford will be a go-to for fall.

From top: Rupert Sanderson, $279 (originally $930); thecorner.com
Reed Krakoff, $239 (originally $595); theline.com

A color-block sandal works really well with monochromatic clothing. For the shoe, stick to safe combos like black, white, cream, and burgundy.

$30 (originally $80); zara.com

Zara makes great denim and at $30 they are giving them away!

$133 (originally $221); yoox.com

These earrings are perfect to add an edge to your outfit during the day or to change up the look of a dress for evening. Try pairing them with a small silver earcuff on one ear.

From top: Rag amp Bone, $171 (originally $380); bergdorfgoodman.com
Alexander Wang, $209 (originally $525); barneys.com

These are a wear-now buy, but they will also look current if you want to put them away until spring. Try to buy one black and one white sandal at the end of the season.

$314 (originally $627); matchesfashion.com

A tailored menswear-style coat is a great addition for your fall wardrobe, it works over trousers and boots or with the hem of a pleated skirt peeking out.

$393 (originally $770); thecorner.com

This is one of those clutches that you could wear out a thousand times and never get sick of it.

From top: Stella McCartney, $139 (originally $190); lastcall.com
Le Specs, $54 (originally $69); zappos.com

The Stella McCartney pair is a splurge, but the color and shape of these are so flattering and work year-round. Le Specs is one of my favorite sunglass brands for the price. The gold detail and round lens of this pair makes them different than the ones you already have.

$247 (originally $495); matchesfashion.com

When you are buying sale items, avoid recognizable prints that will feel tired when you want to wear it again next season. A color block is a safe bet.

$205 (originally $675); modaoperandi.com

If you haven't tried Paul Andrew pumps yet, you should. They are incredibly comfortable and the silo on the side of the foot is very flattering.