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Four luxe-for-less ladylike bags

These prim purses - each $70 or less - are the perfect accessory for finishing off this season's feminine looks

Updated November 2, 2012

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Orange Aldo purse

Retro chic
Both fun and sophisticated, this carryall comes in the perfect shade for summer.

Get it: $60, Aldo

Four luxe-for-less ladylike bags

Two tone
You'll be amazed how much you can toss into this roomy tote bag.

Get it: Christian Siriano for Payless, $35, Payless

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Four luxe-for-less ladylike bags

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Hit the shops, with this pretty patent, take-me-anywhere bag.

Get it: $46, Reitmans

Four luxe-for-less ladylike bags

Mellow in mint
This retro-inspired bag gets an instant update in a pretty pastel - one of the season's hottest hues.

Get it: Topshop, $70, The Bay

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