Poor Kate Gosselin. She sold out her privacy and her children's personal lives, and does she get to enjoy the money that bore? No, because her soon-to-be ex allegedly stole almost all of it out of their joint bank account.

It's all very sad, but the misfortunes of random people in the news have never stopped the fashion community from focusing on what really matters: wardrobe. How Gosselin is supposed to assemble her fall looks on $1,000, well, Jon, that's just mean.

But it can be done. Our five favorite pieces for the fall, all under $200:

1. The dolman cardigan in ever-versatile navy. Black would probably just make Kate even more sad.

2. A calf-high boot in gray. The perfect height for wading through bills.

3. Juicy Couture Fairytale Baby Fluffy handbag. Actually, the handbag is a little busy, but so is Kate. And with a name like that, Kate is bound to love it. And it's on sale.

4. The very accessible genie-style pant being offered by Devon Pant. Because genie pants shouldn't just be for A-listers, or even just B-listers.

5. This squiggly scarf. Didn't know you could get cashmere that inexpensively? You're welcome!

To see what budget babes should wear when the temperature rises, visit mystyle's Catwalk to Closet: Fashion Week Spring 2010 gallery!

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