It's the Economy, Stupid: Part 2

JcPenny has been around for-ever. In fact, according to Wikipedia, the JcPenny company was incorporated in 1913. So, for nearly a hundred years, JcPenny has been around. And, I'm sure every single person in America has been to a JcPennys at least once in their lives. It's pure Americana. Great-grandmas, grandmas, and mothers have bought clothes, home goods, home furnishings, and maybe even had their family portrait taken at a JcPennys.

My fondest memory of JcPenny is my Mom bringing home that big, thick catalog and the two of us sitting together look through it, picking out my favorite outfits and toys for my Christmas wishlist. It was always so exciting to see what was new for the upcoming season and to start planning all my fabulous back-to-school, holiday and summertime outfits.

And what made it even better was the price! JcPennys has always been reasonably priced, but never lacking in quality or style. As an adolescent, I had no concept of a budget, but as an adult, I can look back and realize that saving money doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style or substance. I'm glad that JcPenny continues its tradition of offering moderately priced apparel that is just as chic as more expensive department stores.

Here is an outfit that epitomizes the bargain chic look - stylish and sophisticated and quite the steal!

Liz Claiborne belted shirt dress, $49.99; Liz Claiborne Oak Hill shopper, $48.99; City Street Sierra pump, $29.99

Total: $128.97