Cheryl Shops

The week in shopping
Dress like a starlet with a gown from Marchesa--this sale features both the couture and Notte by Marchesa lines for 40%-80% off. 3/26-3/29; noon-7 Wed., 10-8 Thurs., 10-7 Fri., 10-3 Sat.; Warwick Hotel, 65 W. 54th St. (5th & 6th Aves.), 2nd fl.

City Opera Thrift Shop always has great finds, but Thursday is their semiannual mega sale, featuring YSL, Chanel, and other coveted designer finds. 3/27; 5-8 p.m.; 222 E. 23rd St. (2nd & 3rd Aves.).

Ananas handbags and GirlCat are teaming up for a joint sample sale; prices are up to 80% off. 3/28-3/29; 10-8; 167 Elizabeth St. (at Spring St.).

Hit Hart Schaffner Marx's first-ever sample sale, featuring menswear for up to 70% off (suits are $399). 3/30-4/3; 10-6 Sun, 9-7 Mon.-Wed.; 9-5 Thurs.; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).

As the owner of a cheap-ass West Elm rug that sheds all over the place, I can tell you that if you're going to splurge on something for your home, invest in a good rug. Antique rugs are 20%-75% off at ABC Carpet & Home; that means they're still pretty pricey, but worth it. 3/27-4/13; 10-8 weekdays, 10-7 Sat., 11-6:30 Sun.; 888 Broadway (at 19th St.).

Past-season hipster staples from Built by Wendy are up to 75% off. 3/28-3/29; 11-8; 46 N. 6th St. (at Kent St.), Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 3

DDC Lab has dressed-up basics for men and women, mostly for under $100. 3/26-3/30; 10-7, 11-6 Sun.; Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave. (15th & 16th Sts.).

Take 15% off a $100 order at BananaRepublic.com when you enter promo code BRSPRING15 at checkout. Online only, from 3/25-3/30.