Blazer
Blazer: long-sleeved jacket with lapels, sometimes tailored at the waist.
Blazer: long-sleeved jacket with lapels, sometimes tailored at the waist.
A bandeau top is a band-shaped top covering specifically the breasts. It’s worn like a tube top or crop top. While bandeaus are often associated with swimwear, they’ve matured into …
What is an A-line skirt? The a-line skirt is a structured skirt that’s fitted at the waist and flares out, so that it hangs in the shape of a “A.” …
Corset Top/Boned Bodice: strapless top contoured with boning with laces or snap closures that is extremely form fitting.
Ah, the joys of buying in bulk. It makes perfect sense when it comes to Advil and pistachios, but clothing? Most people join Costco to buy 36 rolls of toilet …
Since 1956, Marshalls has been trying to perfect the formula of off-priced shopping. The store has been a go-to-place for deals since the days of pegged leg Guess jeans (which …
A “banana republic” refers to an unstable country. However, Banana Republic, the chain of stores owned by Gap’s parent company, is one of the most consistently dependable shopping destinations for …
If the smell of fresh leather wafting from a shoe box makes you smile, then Zappos is the site for you. This online retailer carries more styles of shoes than …
When it comes to swoon-worthy fashion, nobody does it better than Nordstrom. However, if your champagne taste requires a beer budget, then it’s time to hit Nordstrom Rack. The department …
Old Navy is the go-to spot for true bargain shopping ($1 flip-flops???). The least expensive chain in Gap’s empire (Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta and Piperlime) always offers relatively fashion-forward clothing …
Chain stores haters can resist all they want, but when it comes to affordable, trend-forward basics, nobody beats the Gap (yes, we know it’s “Gap”, but we just can’t help …
When actress Jaclyn Smith debuted her Jaclyn Smith for Kmart line in 1985, many thought she would meet the same fate as the designer Halston. If you recall, the Halston …
Before Jaclyn Smith brought fashion to the style starved aisles of K-Mart, before Isaac Mizrahi helped change Target to Target (pronounced with a French Accent), the king of disco era …
Snooty fashionistas: don’t you dare diss JCPenney. With something like 1,000 stores, the retail giant sells to more than half of America’s families every year. With such impressive stats, the …
From its self-proclaimed humble beginnings in 1962, Kohls department store has expanded to now posses stores in 49 states. But more importantly, (for a fashionista, at least) they’ve gotten Vera …
At a time when prestige, mass and salon products were sold through distinct channels like department stores, drug stores and spas, Ulta showed up and changed the game of beauty. …
The only thing better than getting to tell everyone, “Oh, I just threw this on” is actually just trowing it on, and looking amazing in it. This is why we …
When the CEO of a brand makes it perfectly clear that he won’t stop until his brand is recognized as the best retail fashion brand in the world, you’ve got …
Bloomingdale’s, the creator of the legendary brown bag, got started in the late 1800’s with the advent of the hoop skirt, and since then, the original department store has remained …
We’ve bemoaned the agony of finding fashionable and affordable plus size clothing a million times before, so we’ll skip that soapbox here. You know, in the interest of brevity. That …
Dear Budget Fashionista: I am a soon-to-be mother of the bride. I have been searching for something stylish, but all the dresses I’ve seen are unfashionable and also expensive. How …
Think Craigslist is the only online classified site out there? We’ve done a little digging and, lo and behold, there are other options. While it’s true that classifieds are not …
Being a professional woman, especially these days, does NOT mean you have an income — or budget — befitting your hard work OR your position. Unfortunately, no one you work …
For many Ann Taylor is the go to mall-based store for everyday work wear, and, why not, it’s one of the only clothing chains that focus on misses sizes (versus …
Each day at 8 a.m. Pacific, before many west coast retail stores open, and long before trophy wives tote their toy dogs into Rodeo Drive boutiques, millions of women are …
Victoria’s Secret is like the Holy Grail of sexy. Maybe it’s because your BFFs Alessandra Ambrosio and Chanel Iman are there to shop with you, or maybe it’s because you …
Their customer is the young, professional woman. She wants fashion that reflects her up-to-the-minute sense of style, that gets her compliments at work, that turns heads. She wants fashion that …
A fashionista gets excited about the small things when she’s shopping– the gilded lettering above the front door of a designer boutique, that first to-die-for ensemble featured in the window, …
Here’s a bit of fashion trivia for you beauty-and-brains bearing fashionistas out there: In 1818, Henry Sands Brooks made history with the first ready-to-wear fashion emporium in America. He called …
Dolce & Gabbana, Diane Von Furstenburg, Herve Leger…there is a magical place where you can find all of these label, priced more than half off the retail price. That place, …
We’ve all heard about a friend (or a friend’s ex-boyfriend’s third cousin) selling goods on Etsy.com — and you know at Budget Fashionista we’re BIG fans of the unique/fun/quirky/vintage fashion …
When most shoppers think of Talbots, thoughts of boring grandma separates often come to mind. However, the brand has undergone a major makeover and now, American fashionistas (budget or otherwise) …
Before Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe hit it big with young, frugal shopaholics, Wet Seal was serving up contemporary fashions to the masses, and they’re still bringing the trends to …
We know you love Charlotte Russe for their $20 platform wedges and $4 earrings, but before your start loading up your dressing room with the retailers fashions, there are a …
Group buying sites like Groupon aren’t as powerful as they used to be. But still, some of them are worth perusing. If you’re in the market for local services (like …
Beach season is so close I can almost taste salt in the air. And after our recent grueling winter, I’ve made a commitment to myself to spend more time outside …
A bra is probably the most crucial piece of apparel in a woman’s closet. The best bras provide support for any and all activities from clubbing to jogging. The right …
Looking for sexy, supportive plus size bras? Good news: Gone are the days when plus size women have to wear ugly bras made out of industrial material available in the …
Not all of us are so well-endowed in the upper regions. There are days where this rocks because you don’t even need to throw on a bra at all and …
Many of us make the mistake of completely neglecting what goes underneath. Not having the proper undergarments means that the clothes on top don’t look or feel as good as …
For most women, bra shopping is a chore. Running through the department store and buying the same style and size isn’t the best solution to finding a bra that fits. …
Sustainable Style with Conscious The people behind H&M have taken it upon themselves to bring fashion to the masses, and now they’re taking on even more responsibility by with a …
The scariest show on TV has to be WE TV’s Brideszilla. The smokey thing that eats people on ABC’s Lost ain’t got nothing on the Brides on that show. What …
The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), is the price at which the manufacturer suggests that the retailer should sell an item for. It was created to try and stabilize pricing …
Back in 2011, Target set out to celebrate five years of designer collaborations with the relaunch of Target GO International: It was a 34-piece collection of dresses with 17 of …
The growing choice of online vintage consignment stores makes me happy. One of my favorite childhood memories involves rummaging through the racks of the local Junior League thrift store with …
We’ve received quite a few questions from readers regarding what US based online stores ship to Canada and other international destinations. Below is brief list of online stores that ship …
What: Rent the Runway is launching its Wedding Site this week, and TBF attended the exclusive event. What They Say: “The new site will cater to the bride, her bridesmaids, …
If you’ve spent some time on our site it should be clear that we’re fans of ASOS. The site, whose acronym stands for “As Seen On Screen,” is the UK’s …
Its hard not to have a crush on Topshop. With its stylish and trendy collections, exotic, British appeal, and Kate Moss’s line (which is leaving us..tears), Topshop is a goldmine …
It’s easy to find the negative in last-call stores like damaged goods or unorganized chaos, but don’t let a few bad apples ruin the bunch. Finding a coveted pair of …
Is your Kate Spade bag or wallet fake? That’s the question at hand. Playful sophistication is the hallmark of Kate Spade New York, and since the brand’s launch in 1993, …
Clothing swaps online were popular during the last recession — but many of those online trading venues have gone by the wayside. Apparently the business value of clothing swaps is …
Budget Fashionista provides this content on Walgreens return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. How to return something you bought at Walgreens.com Timing: 30 days …
Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Sephora return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Sephora online return policy You can return your online orders …
Budget Fashionista provides information about Zappos return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Easy returns at Zappos I’d love when I get to make sense …
Budget Fashionista provides this Neiman Marcus return policy content for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Neiman Marcus return policy highlights Neiman Marcus store-bought returns Any merchandise …
Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Saks Fifth Avenue return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Saks Return Policy: What to know Timing of …
Budget Fashionista provides this explanation of the Nordstrom Rack return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. See the store’s official return policy here. Nordstrom Rack …
Budget Fashionista provides this summary of how to return an item to Ross for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. You can find the official Ross return …
Budget Fashionista provides this information about the TJ Maxx return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. TJ Maxx return policy for store-bought items To get …
Bought something you no longer want from Marshall’s? Here’s the scoop on the return policy. Marshalls return policy Timing: 30 or 40 days Marshalls maintains separate return policies for in-store …
Budget Fashionista provides this content about the DSW return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. DSW Return Policy Returning items purchased in store You can …
Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Loft return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Loft return policy Timing: 30 days Plan on making your …
Budget Fashionista provides this content for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Ann Taylor return policy Timing: 30 days to get a refund You must return items …
Budget Fashionista provides this guide to how to return an item to Lord & Taylor for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Lord & Taylor Return Policy …
Budget Fashionista provides this summary of the Torrid Return Policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. You can confirm the latest policies here at Torrid.com. Torrid’s …
Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Lane Bryant return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Please see the official Lane Bryant return policy here. …
We provide this content for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Please contact the store directly for current return policies. You can find the official policy here. …
This used to be a post about the Barneys New York return policy — but alas, Barneys New York is no more. How a brand that was so significant to …
This is a condensed and organized review of J.Crew’s return policy. J.Crew return policy Below are the policies for J.Crew merch only. Orders sold and shipped by J.Crew Marketplace may …
Budget Fashionista provides this content about the Men’s Wearhouse return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Men’s Wearhouse return policy Timing: 90 days To be …
Budget Fashionista provides this explanation of the Modcloth return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. You can view the official policy here. Modcloth return policy …
Budget Fashionista provides this overview of how to return an item to American Apparel for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Since all American Apparel goods are …
Budget Fashionista provides this summary of the JC Penney return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Please see the official store policy at jcpenney.com. JC …
Budget Fashionista provides this content on the Nordstrom return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Nordstrom.com and Nordstrom return policy Many retailers that operate physical …
Budget Fashionista provides this summary of how to return an item to Asos for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Asos return policy Timing: 28 days You …
Budget Fashionista provides this review of how to return an item to Banana Republic for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. You can find the official Banana …
Budget Fashionista breaks down the Old Navy return policies. Find out how to return items purchased from Old Navy, either online or in store.
Budget Fashionista provides this review of how to return an item to Gap for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. How to return an item to Gap …
Budget Fashionista provides this explanation of Urban Outfitters return policy content for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. For the latest, see the official Urban Outfitters return …
Buy something at Dillard’s and then change your mind? See the Budget Fashionista quick guide to Dillard’s return policy and find out if you can return it!
Budget Fashionista provides this review of the Eddie Bauer return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Eddie Bauer return policy Timing: One year Eddie Bauer …
Budget Fashionista provides this content about the New York & Company return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. New York & Company return policy highlights …
Budget Fashionista provides this overview of the Forever 21 return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Forever 21 online return policy Holiday return window Online …
Budget Fashionista provides this overview of Macys return policy for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. You can view the official Macys return policy here. Macys return …
It seems like everything is coming up roses this season. Alissa checks out The Garden Collection, a new line by the folks at H&M. Romantic, exotic, glamorous or abstract: this …
Let’s face it, using the word “cheap” in the same sentence as “my wedding” seems like a big fat wedding don’t because, well, it sounds so crass. Reality check: cheap …
It’s March and the winter weather is beginning to break. Before you know it, it will be June and we all know what that means, wedding season. Right now brides …
Once upon a time, Sonia Rykiel — the “queen of knitwear” — designed a budget collection for H&M. The pieces were bold and bright and fun, featuring statement stripes, rhinestone …
There are a lot of green blogs out there, so to help you focus on the best ones here’s a list of our 11 favorite environmentally-focused blogs across the web: …
Sample sales, both the term and the actual events, have reach an almost mythical status in the minds of most shoppers. Reality? Well… The mythical status of the sample sale …
The desire to jump into making your own cleaners always starts with a moment: you’re cleaning the kitchen with your environmentally-friendly spray cleaner when you *gasp* reach the last spray. …
Remember when 8-tracks were all the rage? No? Us neither. But wondering where all those 8-tracks went has kept us up a night or two. At least we know where the …
One of the best things about recycling is you never have to say goodbye. Take ice cream, for instance. Who wants to say good bye to ice cream?!?! Instead of looking down …
It was Season 6 of The Office when Jim and Pam Beesly finally got hitched. The wedding was as cute as can be, a fitting ceremony for the couple we …
There’s nothing like a good dollar store, but how do you know if what you’re getting is really a bargain or just junk? The September Issue of ShopSmart Magazine gives …
Want to learn how to budget shop on the Neiman Marcus website? Yeah, us too! You expect high prices and high fashion from Neiman Marcus, so it’s not exactly the …
Attention K-mart shoppers! If that phrase conjures up images of the masses running towards the blue light special isle and makes you want to avoid shopping at the store at …
If you’re anything like me, you’ll jump at any offer to get free stuff for your home. I hate to think of usable things being thrown out. Consequently, my house …