People.com Lifestyle Style Kerry Washington's Pretty Hair Accessory Is Only $12 at Sephora (and More Celeb Red Carpet Bargains!) It's not every day you can shop a celebrity's red carpet wardrobe - but these stars know a great deal when they see one By Alex Apatoff Alex Apatoff Instagram Twitter Alex Apatoff is the Executive Editor of PEOPLE Digital. She has been with the brand for more than a decade, holding various roles on the Style and Beauty team before becoming the site's Lifestyle Director to coordinate the work across the commerce, evergreen, features and marketing teams. Prior to her role at PEOPLE, Alex worked at Us Weekly (where, among other things, she oversaw the Fashion Police pages) and graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelors in Journalism. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 10, 2020 05:04 PM Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. 01 of 100 Kitsch Barrette John Shearer/Getty Kerry Washington finished off her ultra-glamorous Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty look with one perfectly petite iridescent barrette - one of a set of three from Kitsch that's currently available at Sephora for $12. 02 of 100 J.Crew Sweater Kerry Washington. Jeremy Chan/Getty Sundance may be one of the hardest tickets to come by - but Kerry Washington (who is clearly on a bargain-hunting streak) proves the festival's signature ski chic can be totally attainable in her J.Crew Fair Isle turtleneck, currently on sale at Nordstrom for $76.80. 03 of 100 BaubleBar Headband VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Beanie Feldstein looked positively regal at the Golden Globes in her sapphire-blue gown and matching headband, but she didn't need a queen's ransom to afford her crowning accessory: it's a $42 find from BaubleBar. 04 of 100 Ann Taylor Dress Michael Simon/startraksphoto.com The star made a prim plaid dress (on sale for $124.99) look party-ready with a matching headband and crimson flats. 05 of 100 Kate Middleton Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty The Duchess of Cambridge's not-royally-expensive Aldo pumps (just $80!) are selling out quickly in the bone color she wore to Wimbledon, but are available in four other shades on Amazon. 06 of 100 Lana Condor Emma McIntyre/Getty These Swarovski danglers are from the "lucky goddess" collection, which is how you might feel when you find out they're 30 percent off right now. 07 of 100 Mandy Moore BFA Mandy's cheerful $178 navy-and-coral striped J.Crew dress is just the thing for any summer weddings on your schedule. 08 of 100 Danielle Macdonald Mike Coppola/Getty The star is ready to party at Tao in her $89.95 wrap dress from Eloquii. 09 of 100 Ann Taylor Mules Getty; Splash (2) What's affordable, on-trend and beloved by stars including America Ferrera, Taylor Schilling and Olivia Munn? These cute pointed-toe Ann Taylor mules, which come in six colors and start at $88 on sale. 10 of 100 Diane Kruger Gotham/WireImage The style star proves she's the master of mix-and-match by teaming a gazillion dollars worth of Chanel on her waist and arm with $90 Aldo sandals on her feet. 11 of 100 Ashley Madekwe Charley Gallay/Getty A classic look doesn't have to cost a fortune - Ashley tops her jeans and $14.90 Uniqlo tee with a $149.90 trench coat from Uniqlo's collaboration with designer JW Anderson. The best part? It's really two coats in one - it flips inside out to reveal a chic, reversible plaid lining. 12 of 100 Kristen Bell Raymond Hall/GC Images The star's tangy citrus suit totals just over $200: The & Other Stories double-breasted blazer is $129, while the matching pants are $79. 13 of 100 America Ferrera Jon Kopaloff/Getty America paired her Ann Taylor polka-dot sweater (currently on sale for less than $60) with a pencil skirt and red pumps, but it would look adorable with jeans and sneakers too. 14 of 100 Bella Hadid Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty The star and her sister Gigi are no stranger to mixing designer outfits with affordable jewelry - as Bella (left) does in a sleek pair of $70 Kendra Scott hoops. 15 of 100 MELISSA MCCARTHY Getty The only thing better than doubling down on the dazzle with a glittery pair of shoes to go with your sequin dress is when those glittery shoes are a mere $46.13, as her Aldo pumps are right now. 16 of 100 LILI REINHART Frazer Harrison/Getty The Riverdale star doubled her sparkle (without busting her budget) with Swarovski's $149 danglers and $89 studs. 17 of 100 REGINA KING Steve Granitz/WireImage It seems only fitting that one of the night's big winners ruled the red carpet in. 18 of 100 HAILEE STEINFELD Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage The Bumblebee star gives her trousers look a twist with a trendy $99.95 Steve Madden sock bootie topped with a stripe detail. 19 of 100 AMY ADAMS Ellen Show/Instagram Amy's holiday sparkle comes courtesy of a $70 pair of Kendra Scott earrings that will look as good with your summer staples as it does with her holiday party dress. 20 of 100 LUPITA NYONG'O Steve Granitz/WireImage The presenter stepped out in silver heels to go with her Calvin Klein by Appointment gown - and you can snag your own pair for just $45 at Aldo right now. 21 of 100 EMILY BLUNT Katie Jones/Variety/REX/Shutterstock Mary Poppins might call these Sam Edelman shoes "practically perfect in every way" - they've got a comfy heel, cool metallic detailing and are marked down to $56. 22 of 100 MANDY MOORE Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock The newlywed shows off three very fun pieces of jewelry: her new wedding band and two delicate $80 Kendra Scott bangles. 23 of 100 LILY COLLINS Jon Kopaloff/Getty Everyone on Instagram seems to have picked up a plaid blazer for fall - and you can do the same by nabbing Lily's Vince Camuto topper, currently marked down to $90. 24 of 100 LUPITA NYONG'O Presley Ann/Getty Are these the perfect black mid-heel pump? Lupita seems to think so - she wore the style (currently on sale for $53.96) with a suit and a dress this week. 25 of 100 CHRISSY METZ Rachel Murray/Getty Chrissy may have gotten her Loft dress customized, but you can get a version of the same print (in straight-size or plus) for less than $50 with the brand's 40 percent off sale right now. 26 of 100 JAIMIE ALEXANDER Raymond Hall/GC Images Red heels are the perfect punctuation to a sleek black-and-white outfit - especially if they're marked down to $91, like this Sam Edelman T-strap pair. 27 of 100 CARA DELEVINGNE Charley Gallay/Getty Cara knows not to mesh (get it) with super-expensive jeggings when she can get a cute, sporty pair from American Eagle for $50 (and bonus: they're currently on sale)!. 28 of 100 BELLA HADID Marc Piasecki/Getty Bella is the master of high-low style, whether she's bringing pizza on a private jet or wearing $34 Baublebar earrings with a designer gown at the Grand Prix in Monaco. 29 of 100 KYLIE JENNER Erik Voake/Getty Images Kylie probably got a great deal on these trendy shades - after all, she designed them for her Kendall + Kylie collection - but even at full price, they're a bargain at $58. 30 of 100 TINA FEY Patrick Lewis/Starpix for Netflix/REX/Shutterstock Tina knows the importance of a good friend (in Tituss Burgess) and a great deal (her head-turning J.Crew silk top is $120). 31 of 100 KATY PERRY Allen Berezovsky/Getty Katy's ruffled red dress is a whole lotta look, but her earrings don't cost a whole lotta dough - they're only $58 from 8 Other Reasons. 32 of 100 BLAKE LIVELY What goes well with a gazillion dollars worth of evil eye bangles? A $110 The Group by Babaton for Aritzia sheer shirtdress worn as a jacket. 33 of 100 TARYN MANNING Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty While fans were eager to snap up the elegant $199 Adrianna Papell style the actress wore to the Emmys, the Orange Is the New Black star at first complained that she wasn't in a "superstar gown" - before backtracking and saying she "felt so beautiful" in the dress. 34 of 100 JANELLE MONAE Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Splash News Online Dying to try the white boots trend but not ready to shell out major cash for a pair? Janelle's $103 ASOS pair is the perfect way to give the look a go. 35 of 100 KATE UPTON Craig Barritt/Getty The star doubles down on the shine, pairing her showstopping orange dress with $99 mirrored Sam Edelman sandals. 36 of 100 SHAY MITCHELL JENNIFER GRAYLOCK/INSTAR The star uses her all-black ensemble as the perfect base for a bold statement earring - in this case, a $38 pair from The2Bandits. 37 of 100 VANESSA HUDGENS Michael Simon/startraksphoto The star tops off her outfit with not one but two bargains from Asos: A $16 beret and $10 earrings (similar here). 38 of 100 ASHLEY GRAHAM A $25 Naked Wardrobe cropped sweater allows Ashley to stay warm in chilly N.Y.C., while still showing off the sexy dress she's sporting. 39 of 100 ELIZABETH BANKS Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney Among the major style moments at the Black Panther premiere was Elizabeth Banks' sweeping gingham duster - which you can nab from Nasty Gal for just $28 right now. 40 of 100 CHRISSY TEIGEN Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Paramount Network The star's $38 BaubleBar earrings pack about a million bucks of sparkle (and come in four shimmery shades). 41 of 100 BUSY PHILIPPS Why spend a fortune on something that's just going to hold your phone and lipstick? Busy's Adrianna Papell clutch gets the job done in style for $82. 42 of 100 MILO VENTIMIGLIA Frederick M. Brown/Getty The star showed his support for the Time's Up movement in an $8 herringbone lapel pin from The Tie Bar. 43 of 100 OCTAVIA SPENCER BG017/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images The star's Michel Studio skirt, which she hemmed from floor-length to make a cute daytime outfit, is currently on sale for $51 at Addition Elle. 44 of 100 EVA LONGORIA Gustavo Caballero/Getty The star continues to be her own best model, picking pieces from the Eva Longoria Collection - including this $99 blazer - to wear on the red carpet. 45 of 100 JULIE BOWEN Another under-$50 pick from BaubleBar: Julie's bold ball-drop danglers, which come in nine statement-making colors (and are currently on sale for $22). 46 of 100 ASHLEY MADEKWE Owen Kolasinski/BFA/REX/Shutterstoc Is anything better than when a star puts together you ideal weekend outfit - and you can actually afford it? She's in a $35 TNA for Aritizia camo top and $98 Aritzia x Levi's jeans. 47 of 100 MANDY MOORE Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Looking to add a little velvet to your winter shoe wardrobe? Mandy's classic Ann Taylor heels in a deep wine color may be the ones you're looking for (and they're currently 40 percent off). 48 of 100 EVA LONGORIA David Livingston/Getty Hi, holiday outfit inspiration: Eva's $59 lace pencil skirt from her own collection is the perfect pretty, festive base for a white silk top and red lip. 49 of 100 WHITNEY PORT Vincent Roazzi Jr. We've long raved about Uniqlo's awesome, affordable denim, and clearly Whitney Port agrees: She wore her $39.90 pair to one of her first events post-baby. 50 of 100 JENNIFER NETTLES Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Even at the Emmys, it's not hard to find a pair of shoes that's both cute and affordable (as are these $50 gold Aldo heels). 51 of 100 SHANNON PURSER Stefanie Keenan/Getty There certainly are Stranger Things than the fact that a dress this cute costs only $108 at Asos Premium right now. 52 of 100 JULIANNE HOUGH Chelsea Lauren/Variety/Shutterstock She had about a gazillion dollars in rubies on her ears, but less than $50 on her feet at the Creative Arts Emmys - she picked a pair of Aldo "Nesida" heels currently on sale for $39.98! 53 of 100 JOJO FLETCHER Theo Wargo/Getty Looking to update your boot collection for fall but don't want to spend a ton? Try JoJo's $129 Nine West booties, which have a trendy silhouette and luxurious-looking gold trim at the heels. 54 of 100 HAILEY BALDWIN Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Pat McGrath's Unlimited Collection Hailey went for maximum impact on a minimal budget, wearing a $48 Meshki dress with $45 LUV AJ hoops. 55 of 100 YARA SHAHIDI Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Is there anything better than falling in love with something on the red carpet - and then finding out you can actually afford it? Just one more reason to love Yara Shahidi, who teamed her Zimmermann VMAs dress with $55 earrings by Porcelain Chyna. 56 of 100 DEBBY RYAN Scott Dudelson/WireImage Dainty, delicate jewelry is always chic - and even better when it's under $100, as is the star's $38 FashionABLE necklace and $54 choker. 57 of 100 OLIVIA CULPO Frazer Harrison/Getty It's all about the Benjamins, especially when just one $100 bill is all you need to nab the star's Pretty Little Thing shirtdress and vinyl skirt. (And you can thank the star directly for saving your wallet - she designed both pieces with the brand.) 58 of 100 GAL GADOT Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock Gal is a superhero on screen and IRL! The Wonder Woman star wore flats throughout her entire movie promo tour, including opting for a $50 pair from Aldo for the big Hollywood premiere. 59 of 100 JULIANNE HOUGH David Livingston/Getty The Dancing with the Stars judge usually wears thousand-dollar gowns — that is, until week six when she wore a $127.50 AQ/AQ cutout maxi. 60 of 100 STELLA MAXWELL Michael Stewart/FilmMagic The Victoria's Secret model's Pretty Little Things dress is actually a pretty big bargain! It's only $61.25! 61 of 100 AISHA TYLER Gregg DeGuire/WireImage This floral-print, jacquard, sequined dress looks like it came down a couture runway, but you can actually pick it up at the mall! It's available at Zara (in all sizes) for just $129. 62 of 100 GOLDIE HAWN Kevin Mazur/WireImage The actress "pumped" up her style without spending a fortune with her pair of $89 D'Orsay heels from Nine West. 63 of 100 VICTORIA JUSTICE Stefanie Keenan/Getty That's a lotta bling for under 50 bucks: Victoria's silver sequin mini is currently $43.75 at PrettyLittleThing. 64 of 100 LUCY HALE Astrid Stawiarz/Getty The star makes the most of the current graphic jewelry trend - without spending the most - by picking a pair of Jenny Bird's $65 "Vela" half-hoop earrings. 65 of 100 MIRANDA KERR Han Myung-Gu/WireImage The model's H&M by Night dress (which you can get in stores) gets some pretty, polished finishing touches thanks to the monochromatic lipstick and Jimmy Choo heels. 66 of 100 GABRIELLE UNION Paras Griffin/Getty It's no wonder New York & Company tapped Gabrielle Union to be its latest spokesmodel - she's been wearing their pieces on the red carpet already (including this cute pink romper and the $79.95 jumpsuit seen above) and making us go straight to our browsers to buy them. 67 of 100 PRINCESS KATE Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty These $98 Kate Spade New York tassel chandeliers may be a little pricier than our normal definition of "bargain," sure, but when you're a princess with all the crown jewels at your disposal, am under-$100 pair of earrings certainly qualifies. 68 of 100 SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage If you were all smiles when you saw Sarah's lip-print heels from Aldo, you're going to grin even bigger when we tell you they're just $72.99 at Zappos right now. 69 of 100 NINA AGDAL Scott Eisen/Getty Makes sense that Nina would capitalize on a sweet deal to open the Sugar Factory - her Steve Madden ankle-strap pumps are just $99.95. 70 of 100 JESSICA ALBA Image Press Agency/Splash News Online Her Honest Company line is sold at Target, so it makes sense that she's a pro at shopping their shelves - her cute outfit is made up of a bee-print button-up from Victoria's Beckham's soon-to-launch line and a $24.99 bag from the retailer's Who What Wear collaboration. 71 of 100 DARBY STANCHFIELD Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Get the star's Studio 54-inspired disco vibes for only $24 out of your wallet, thanks to Topshop's massive sale going on right now. 72 of 100 JANEL PARRISH Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic The Pretty Little Liars star very appropriately nabbed her $49 romper from PrettyLittleThing.com. 73 of 100 MELISSA MCCARTHY AXELLE WOUSSEN/Bauergriffin/Splash News Online Melissa would get a good deal on her own Melissa McCarthy Seven7 designs regardless, but luckily she doesn't need them - items like her peplum top are just $69. 74 of 100 TERESA PALMER Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic The star's Vivienne Westwood gown at the Vanity Fair party made such a major statement that all she needed to set it off was two understated sets of earrings - Swarovski's $59 "Crystal Wishes" moon-shaped studs and the brand's $59 triangle-shaped ear jackets. 75 of 100 KATHARINE MCPHEE Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty The star sets off her Thai Nguyen Atelier gown with a pair of simple but effective $72.99 Aldo heels. 76 of 100 OLIVIA PALERMO Joe Schildhorn/BFA/REX/Shutterstock How much does Olivia love the collection she curated for Banana Republic? So much that she wore the $118 metallic pleated skirt with not one but two of the $88 metallic tunic tops - one on, one tied around her waist. 77 of 100 NATALIE PORTMAN Kevin Winter/Getty She may be wearing custom couture to the actual Oscars, but Natalie Portman is equally award-worthy in a Topshop maternity dress (on sale for $30 before it sold out) at the nominees' luncheon. 78 of 100 KATHARINE MCPHEE Amanda Edwards/WireImage Make faux leather, like Katharine's Forever 21 skirt (similar here) look expensive by picking dark finishes and pairing with classic accessories. 79 of 100 KATE HUDSON OConnor-Arroyo / AFF-USA Her SAG Awards dress may be zillions of dollars of Dior, but Kate mixed a few lower-price pieces into her look as well - including the $34 Commando briefs she wore under the gown and a mix of Dana Rebecca Designs jewelry that starts at $440 (sure, not cheap, but not into the millions worn by some of her fellow attendees!). 80 of 100 ALI LARTER Gary Gershoff/WireImage The actress embraces trends in a half bun, a dress with a built-in choker and a pair of cage heels. Feeling inspired? Pick up her Vince Camuto pair - they're on sale now for $89.97. 81 of 100 OLIVIA CULPO Rich Polk/Getty This is how chic we all wish we looked in a snowstorm - but if it seems a little ambitious to brave the elements in thigh-high boots and full contour, you can start with her $125 Wilfred Free for Aritzia sweater. 82 of 100 CHELSEA KANE Steve Granitz/WireImage What's better than a platform heel for staying comfy on the red carpet? When that platform heel (from Aldo) only costs $40. 83 of 100 MILLA JOVOVICH Han Myung-Gu/WireImage Spotted in stripes! Milla teams her pencil skirt and silver heels with a $19.90 Forever 21 blouse for an outfit that looks like a million bucks. 84 of 100 OLIVIA CULPO The star keeps the choker trend going strong in a $65 velvet ribbon with crystal accent by Serenity. 85 of 100 TRACEE ELLIS ROSS Donato Sardella/Getty You don't have to shell out a lot (get it) to get Tracee's quirky-cool clutch - it's $145 by From St. Xavier. 86 of 100 OCTAVIA SPENCER Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Lest you think red carpet gowns are required to cost zillions of dollars and come straight from a couture house in Paris, just check out Octavia's impeccable - and $268! - Eliza J mock two-piece ensemble. 87 of 100 GINA RODRIGUEZ David Crotty/Patrick McMullan/Getty Score the star's Jill Stuart skirt for nearly half off (it's $178, down from $298) and treat yourself to an investment piece that goes with everything and never gets old. 88 of 100 KERRY WASHINGTON Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic The star tries the choker trend with this $45 velvet Heather Gardner piece, layered with a pricier Anne Sisteron jeweled necklace. 89 of 100 NATALIE PORTMAN David Livingston/Getty The star's a fan of affordable (and vegan) footwear, like these $89.95 stacked-heel Steve Madden sandals. 90 of 100 OLIVIA WILDE We don't know what we love more: the $29.99 price tag of Olivia's Who What Wear x Target clutch or the super cozy "teddy bear" material. 91 of 100 JAMIE CHUNG Splash News Online Red carpet-worthy wool coats don't come cheap - but Jamie's French Connection topper (with fur collar and all) is on sale for $270. (And her shoes by the brand are $110!) 92 of 100 HANNAH SIMONE Is there anything better than finding a celeb-loved dress on sale for more than half off? Find out for yourself by nabbing her Tory Burch mini for $118. 93 of 100 HAILEE STEINFELD The star is a face of Swarovski, so she likely gets her jewels for free. But even if you aren't lucky enough to represent a jewelry brand, we bet you can swing the $89 price tag on her "Crystaldust" bangle. 94 of 100 OLIVIA PALERMO A true style star can make a major accessory statement for a total steal - as Olivia does in her layered $98 Adornmonde choker and $58 2Bandits lariat. 95 of 100 SELMA BLAIR Her total outfit clocks in under $500 - thanks to her dress, clutch and shoes (all Vince Camuto). 96 of 100 FERGIE Kevin Mazur/Getty Of course the star is a great model for her own footwear line, but all that aside, you have to admit her "Holly" pump is a lotta look for just $42.97. 97 of 100 BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD Frazer Harrison/Getty Bryce frequently buys her own red carpet gowns online - but rarely are they as affordable as this $240 chartreuse Topshop style. 98 of 100 AJA NAOMI KING Donato Sardella/Getty The coolest thing about these Aldo shoes is the striped gold-and-silver chunky heel. The second-coolest thing is the $55.99 price tag. 99 of 100 NAOMI WATTS You already knew you could find your perfect striped shirt for less than $20 at Target - but Naomi (in a style from the Who What Wear collection) is here to make that extra-clear. 100 of 100 LAKE BELL Not only do Lake's Vince Camuto heels go with everything in your closet, they're only $76.