NYC SAMPLE SALES!!!

What: Diane von Furstenberg
Why: Dresses, sportswear, maternity, gowns, shoes, and accessories 45-75 percent off.
When: Dec. 12-15. Tues., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 260 Fifth Ave., b/t 28th & 29th Sts. (212-725-5400).

What: Carolina Herrera
Why: Gowns, were $4,990, now $1,247.50; cardigans, were $890, now $222.50; dresses, were $2,990, now $747.50.
When: Dec. 10-12. Sun.-Tues., 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 317 W. 33rd St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves. (718-747-1656).

What: Secrets of Charm
Why: Charming dresses, were $450, now $175; sweaters, were $350, now $100; tops, were $250, now $90.
When: Dec. 13-15. Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 45 Bond St., b/t Lafayette St. & Bowery, ste. 4a (212-677-4654).

What: Nanette Lepore
Why: Coats, were $450-$650, now $250-$300; dresses, were $270-$495, now $145-$250; sweaters, were $200-$330, now $85-$125.
When: Dec. 13 & 14. Wed. & Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 225 W. 35th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 4th flr. (212-594-0012). Cash only.

What: Melanie Dizon
Why: Stilettos, were $350, now $195; flats, were $300, now $150; bags, were $250-$850, now $60-$350.

When: Dec. 14 & 15. Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: Buckler, 13 Gansevoort St., b/t Hudson St. & Eighth Ave. (212-255-1596).

What: Rafe
Why: Handbags and wallets up to 90 percent off. When: Dec 13-16. Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: 85 Fifth Ave., at 16th St., 12th flr. (212-609-1195).

What: Tevrow+Chase
Why: Coats, sweaters, blouses, dresses, and more 50-75 percent off.
When: Dec. 11-13. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 416 W. 13th St., b/t Ninth Ave. & Washington St., ste. 313 (212-929-1810).