Master the art of date night style! Put together the right look for your next date night, with helpful advice from The Budget Fashionista.
For Curvy Girls: Date Night Outfits You’ll Both Love
You have Friday night circled with a heart on your calendar and that can only mean one thing: date night. Maybe you’re exploring someone new, or perhaps you’re interested in spicing things up with...
Valentines Day Lingerie — Pieces You’ll Both Love
It’s the little things that promise to make Valentine’s Day memorable for you and your special someone. You can have dinner lined up at the best restaurant in town and plans to see that...
We Solved the Winter Date Style Dilemma
If you already struggle to decide on the right outfit for a date, winter is not your friend. Somehow you’ve got to (1) look amazing and stylish, and (2) stay warm. When you’re staring...
First Date Jitters? Look Drop-Dead Gorgeous with These Tips
What you wear on a date should feel like second skin to you. The more comfortable you are, the better you look. Your clothing and makeup are not something that should make you anxious...
5 Gym Wear Essentials Cool Enough to Wear on a Night Out
There’s only one thing we love more than great workout gear to get our fitness goals in motion — and that’s pieces that flex beyond their initial form and function. Thanks to the gym...
Celeb-Inspired, White-Hot Date Night Dresses Under $100
Black was the color of the evening for the Golden Globes, but celebrities showed a fuller fashion range at the 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards. Our fav leading ladies dazzled in everything from metallics to...
10 Ruffle Dresses that Dazzle (Under $200)
If you’re old enough to remember the Seinfeld episode about a pirate shirt, you know that ruffles, no matter how trendy, can go terribly wrong. Poor George destroys his promising hand-model career and Jerry...
Best Perfumes for Women on a Budget — Valentine’s Day
Nothing completes a Valentines Day date like a fragrance. If you’re going out with your steady, a new perfume adds a subtle, memorable twist on the night. And if you’re stepping out on V-day with...
4 Date Night Dresses for Women over 40
It’s almost time for Valentine’s Day, so here’s to getting a head start on your date night attire! A common challenge in choosing date night dresses is finding that balance between looking fabulous and...
3 Spring Date Night Outfits for Your Lifestyle
Besides the obvious of dressing for the occasion, your date night outfit might depend on where you’ve already been that day or, alternatively, rely on a little advanced scheduling. Jam-packed days don’t always allow for...
Date Night Outfits for Petites
As a shorter lady, you have a hard enough time finding trend pieces that fit for your day to day. You don’t need the added pressure of finding the perfect outfit in petite sizes for...
Dating Over 50? Three Foolproof Looks To Wear On a First Date
Finding love the second time around can be daunting. Whether you’ve finally taken the plunge and agreed to that first date or you’re a seasoned pro and have been on the dating circuit for...
The Bodycon Dress: Dos and Don’ts
Bodycon, short for body-conscious, is a popular style of dress characterized by its stretch, figure-hugging fabric and seductive style designed to show off a woman’s curves. The bodycon dress was first introduced to the...
How to Look Like You’re in the Movie Magic in the Moonlight
Ouh-la-la, don’t you just want to walk onto the set of Woody Allen’s new film, Magic in the Moonlight? Mais oui! The scenery, the food and wine—and the look! How do they capture that...
Five Great Pencil Skirt Outfits
Consider these pencil skirt perks: they are long enough to keep you warm in winter and to cover your bare legs from touching the subway (ew) but they can also be as light and...
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Thanks for stopping by! I'm Catherine, your Budget Fashionista style editor. I'm a bargain shopper at heart, as I love nice things but hate paying for them! I'm also a personal finance writer who's been featured on USA Today and MSN Money.