Smocked Tops and Dresses: Why They’re Perfect This Summer
Smocked tops and dresses used to be the stuff of tube tops and toddler dresses.… Read More »Smocked Tops and Dresses: Why They’re Perfect This Summer
Be the most stylish girl in any room without spending a fortune! Budget Fashionista has a long history of providing fashion-minded women with budget fashion advice and style trends — for looking and feeling beautiful.
We love the trends, even if we don’t chase them. We love to watch what’s coming off the runways and into the stores. And then we can get creative about incorporating those fresh new styles into the rotation without breaking the bank. Take that fashion and style journey with us!
Need something super specific? We have you covered! See our spring/summer trends posts and our fall/winter trends posts.
You can also check what’s happening with accessories and our look for less celebrity style advice.
Smocked tops and dresses used to be the stuff of tube tops and toddler dresses.… Read More »Smocked Tops and Dresses: Why They’re Perfect This Summer
Thank you to Serena Yang for contributing this post about streetwear brands to watch. So…about… Read More »7 Streetwear Brands To Watch
Something we do pretty often? Check the ‘gram for of-the-moment style ideas that are as… Read More »Summer Outfits: Inspiration from Instagram
The women’s shorts suit is everything right now. And that’s a beautiful thing for anyone… Read More »Women’s Shorts Suit: When to Wear It
Specs: Body type: Plus-size, Pear-shaped Occasion: Shorts outfit for everyday Styling: Subtle and sophisticated Budget:… Read More »Plus-size, Pear-Shaped Shorts Outfit — Under $85
“Am I too old to shop here?” It’s a thought that likely runs through many… Read More »How Old is Too Old to Shop Forever 21?
Ah, summer. That means slippin’ into sandals, driving with the windows down and, of course,… Read More »Summer Fun in Style: What to Wear to a Picnic
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It’s so easy to fall in love with a trend because it looks great on… Read More »The Worst Fashion Trends: They Won’t Stand the Test of Time
Beach pants are loose and relaxed — some might even call them a little lazy.… Read More »Beach Pants: How (and When) to Wear Them
Everyone is abuzz about Fenty, the new luxury clothing line launched by Rihanna in partnership… Read More »What We Think About Rihanna’s Fenty
Sometimes I just need style to be easy. Because dressing well is fun, but it’s… Read More »5 Flattering Summer Styles To Try Now
Easy, breezy hairstyles are having their moment this year, and we’re pretty happy about it.… Read More »Heads Up! Pretty Summer Hair Scarves Under $20
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So-called “mom” jeans tend to have a bad rap. But why? There is nothing wrong… Read More »Mom Jeans! Here’s How to Wear Them
The 1970s are back, y’all! If everything old is new again, this is one resurgence… Read More »70s Fashion Trends: Top 5 Styles
Thank you to Jord Watches for collaborating and providing the Fieldcrest wood watch featured in… Read More »Wood Watch Trend: How to Wear It
For many of us, the office is like the gym. We don’t always want to… Read More »Work Dresses That’ll Make You Chief Style Officer
Health is wealth, as they say. That must be why health and wellness trends cycle… Read More »6 Health and Wellness Trends to Watch
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Long one of the most polished and elegant pieces in women’s fashion history, the pencil… Read More »The Plus-Size Garment Every Curvy Girl Needs
It could easily be one of the most stylish and enduring options to enter the… Read More »How to Wear Ankle Booties According to Social Media
So, the fanny pack. At one time, the fanny pack signaled excessive practicality, and not… Read More »Baby Got Pack! The Cutest Fanny Packs (on a Budget)
Fashion designers will have you wearing 12-inch dangling earrings and thick charms this season, but… Read More »Spring Jewelry Trends: Which to Wear & Which to Ignore
Neon is one of spring’s brightest and most adventurous trends. Thankfully, today’s neon is more… Read More »Neon Invasion: Pieces You Can Actually Wear
What is this, the sixties? The seventies? The eighties? It’s all so groovy and rad… Read More »Tie-Dye Is Back: Here’s How to Wear It
For some, spring is the most wonderful time of the year — and possibly also… Read More »Make a Smooth Spring Transition With These Key Pieces
Cowboy boots are trending once more. Can anyone pull them off, or are they reserved… Read More »How to Wear Trendy Cowboy Boots
If there’s one accessory that’s truly a must-have, it’s a great pair of sunglasses. The… Read More »Trending Sunglasses: Celeb-Inspired Eyewear
The first-ever, host-free Academy Awards are over — and by all accounts, the concept went… Read More »Award-Winning Style: 5 Major Fashion Moments from the Oscars
It’s not as though you didn’t know buttons were important. But did you realize just… Read More »The Notion You Never Saw Coming
Ahhh, the 2000s. Never has a decade seemed so close, yet so far away. We… Read More »Best & Worst of 2000s Fashion Trends
It’s hard to imagine a world in which we don’t take at least some inspiration… Read More »6 Trends from NYFW That Anyone Can Pull Off
Bomber jackets are more classic than trendy — and always reliable, comfortable, and super stylish.… Read More »How to Wear A Bomber Jacket 6 Ways
Are you positively done with the arctic chill and mind-numbing temperatures currently sweeping across the… Read More »Feisty’s the Word for Spring 2019 Color Trends
We figured as much about the staying power of the color blocking in fashion. The… Read More »10 Color Block Bags Under $50
Chinese New Year is mere days away — on February 5, to be precise. In… Read More »Why We’re Eyeballing Luxe Pieces in Gold and Red
Let’s just call it the perfect shoe. Flats are ubiquitous, universal, and easy on the… Read More »10 Ways to Wear Flats According to Instagram
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There’s no denying that denim continues to reign supreme. Jeans will forever be reliable staples… Read More »Jeans Lovers Rejoice! 4 Fab Denim Trends to Watch
There’s never just one item that every closet needs. If anything, there are at least… Read More »9 Iconic Wardrobe Essentials and Where To Get Them
If you already struggle to decide on the right outfit for a date, winter is… Read More »What to Wear on Winter Dates Now
For some, winter is the most wonderful time of the year. For others, it’s when… Read More »Chic Accessories: Capes, Hats, and Gloves We Love
The modern world is more advanced and tech-savvy than most of us could ever have… Read More »High-Tech Style: 5 Pieces That Go Beyond Basics
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Party season is in full swing. If your favorite dresses have been worn just a… Read More »18 Budget Party Dresses for Every Body
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Easy does it in a near-flawless ensemble that keeps you comfortable and stylish on those… Read More »Lucy Hale Style for Less!
Classic holiday movies have a tendency to put anyone in a festive spirit. There’s something… Read More »5 Very Best Holiday Movie Outfit Ideas
Prints are having their moment in this fall/winter of 2018, and it may have you… Read More »Introducing the Galaxy Print Trend and Our Top Picks
There comes a time in every budget fashionista’s life when she decides to outgrow ultra-cheap… Read More »How to Shop Midrange Jewelry & Brands to Watch
Party season is upon us, and that means your schedule is quickly filling up with… Read More »5 Glitzy Shoe-and-Bag Combos for the Holidays
As fashionistas, we see the rise and fall of so many labels that play in… Read More »What Ever Happened to Plus-Size Line Pure Energy?
If you love patterns, 2018 is YOUR year! And this Fall, the philosophy is the bolder the print the better. If you’re eager to embrace the “more is more” mentality of autumn 2018, read on.
You know how to dress for the season, and you’re generally on the cusp of… Read More »Layered Outfits — Stay Warm and Chic This Season
A shoe lover is likely to zero in on style before anything else. Sometimes you’ll… Read More »Trending Shoe Styles: A Podiatrist Reviews 5 Shoe Styles
Your handbag is a fashion workhorse. It carries your wallet, phone, lip gloss, and sunblock.… Read More »How to Care for Your Handbags 3 Ways
The modern women’s suit is most certainly a new concept, as well as a sartorial… Read More »The New Women’s Suit: How to Pull It Off
If you’re looking for the “wow” factor this Halloween — while still showing off your… Read More »Top 12 Pop Culture Halloween Costumes
Falling in that hardly neat space between semi-formal and fancy, cocktail wear is a mystery… Read More »Cocktail Wear You Should Own This Fall
Dear Budget Fashionista: I am a plus-sized woman and was just invited to a black-tie optional… Read More »The Plus Size Evening Dress That Looks, Feels Incredible
Brown is a popular hue every year, but 2018 finds brown clothing taking on entirely… Read More »Brown Clothing: 7 Pieces for Fall to Buy Now
Ever notice how JLo frequently sports bling on several fingers? As one of our favorite… Read More »How to Stack Rings Like a Celebrity
As white tees go, there’s almost nothing more exciting than finding one that somehow ticks… Read More »8 White Tees to Add to Your Wardrobe
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 or self-conscious, but instead set you free to express yourself while ensuring that irresistible feminine charm continues to bewitch the guy (or the girl) seated across the table!
Dear Budget Fashionista, I really need your help. Even though I wear a clothing size… Read More »How to Find Wide Calf Boots + Top Picks
Fall denim is a fashion workhorse. It goes with everything, needs no ironing, provides enough… Read More »6 Budget-friendly Fall Denim Pieces You’ll Love
Say you compliment a dear friend on the amazing ring she’s just started wearing, and… Read More »The Morbid Jewelry Trend That’s on the Rise
Does it suddenly seem like you’re seeing tie-front dresses everywhere you turn? It’s not your… Read More »This Dress Flatters Almost Universally: 5 Picks to Wear Right Now
The internet and a burgeoning plus-size fashion industry are conspiring to make it a pretty… Read More »Embrace Your Curves: 16 Plus-Size Blogs to Read Now
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Bermuda shorts can be a bit tricky at first glance. They bear a distinctly pulled-together… Read More »5 Ways to Wear Bermuda Shorts
Linen is a summertime savior that presents innumerable styling options. Whether you’re going for a… Read More »The Summertime Savior You Can Wear 3 Ways
If it feels like a sauna out there and you can’t imagine stepping out in… Read More »What to Wear When It Feels Too Hot for Clothes
If you come from the land down under, you already know all about the amazing… Read More »Awesome Aussie Fashion Brands Your Closet is Craving
When style collaborations first made their appearance so many years ago (thank you, Target), there… Read More »5 Style Collabs to Watch Right Now
Trends naturally come and go. One season you’re instructed to wear a single hue from… Read More »How To Wear Bright Colors Like a Pro
You nailed the cover letter, wowed them with your resume, and can’t wait to show… Read More »How to Dress for a Job Interview
With maturity comes wisdom, along with the occasional change in our bodies that nothing seems… Read More »Best Jeans for Women Over 50
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This post about bimbo clothes was originally published way back in 2005! I’ve revamped it… Read More »Budget Shopping the Bimbo Way
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It’s tough to be short, even if your BFF is a tailor. All those super-cute… Read More »If You’re Short & Style-Minded, You’ll Love These
Want to rock a tiny bikini but you have a little body image voice holding… Read More »Dressing Those Curves — Style Tips for Shapely Hips and Thighs
Celebs have shown us full range of the lace dress this year. From Lily Collins’… Read More »5 New Ways to Wear an Old Warm-Weather Trend
The glitter trend is on this season. But this is one trend that’s especially hard… Read More »How to Wear the Glitter Trend (Without Looking Ridiculous)
A well-placed, oversized ring — aka the cocktail ring — might be just what I… Read More »Finger Bling: Sporting the Cocktail Ring this Season
Heading out of town for a summer adventure? Instead of dragging along your oversized suitcase,… Read More »Travel in Style with This Essential Bag
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If you’re a devoted Target shopper like the rest of us, you’ve probably been anxiously… Read More »Hunter for Target — Top Picks for Instant Style
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I’m not sure exactly who brought bodysuits back from the ‘90s but I’d like to… Read More »8 Super Stylish Bodysuit Outfits to Try
If I had my way I’d wear jewelry, a great pair of heels and nothing… Read More »The Basics of Jewelry Style