Top 7 Bridesmaid Dress Trends of 2024
If a fall wedding is in your future, congratulations! Amidst the chaos of sending save-the-date cards and planning a new life with your special someone, there’s the matter of formal …
Welcome to The Budget Fashionista Learn How to Shop Guide. Here you’ll find our best strategies for shopping like a pro and saving money at your favorite fashion retailers. You’ll find store-specific tips for many retailers including ShopBop, Ulta Beauty, Dillard’s, Bloomingdales and more. Also see our tips on shopping thrift stores and trendy stores.
We also love the “shopping list” post. Posts like “Best Occasion Dresses under $75” give you an easy set of trendy pieces to make your shopping uber efficient.
One overlooked side of shopping for clothes is returning clothes. After all, it happens sometimes that you buy a piece and then your opinion changes when you get it home. Some of our most popular posts cover return policies, from Payless to Saks.
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If a fall wedding is in your future, congratulations! Amidst the chaos of sending save-the-date cards and planning a new life with your special someone, there’s the matter of formal …
This post covers the coolest gadgets out there to help you fulfill your New Year’s resolutions in 2024. If you’re over the age of oh, I don’t know, 10, you’ve …
Surprise — Christmas is days away. If you haven’t finished your gift shopping yet, you’re running out of options. Not even your Amazon Prime membership can help you now. Trust …
The Amazon Black Friday sale is underway, folks. The deals this year are impressive, spanning all categories and budgets. Below are 27 deals across fashion, beauty, home and kitchen, and …
Coupon browser extensions are one of the easiest ways to save money when shopping online. To get you primed and ready for big savings, here’s a complete guide on how …
Tired of the same-old, same-old? When the clothes in your closet look just like the garments on store racks and webpages, it’s time to change up your shopping routine. Fortunately, …
Amazon Prime Day deals officially go live on October 10, 2023. Here’s a quick guide to the top discounts across different categories, plus tips on making the most of the …
Buying bridesmaid dresses online can be the greatest convenience of wedding planning. Or it could be the worst decision you ever made. Because if the dresses turn out to be …
If you’ve been around Budget Fashionista for a while, you know I regularly recommend the strategic use of store loyalty programs to save money. My mission for today: Empower you …
Farfetch is having a sale with discounts of up to 60% on women’s apparel and up to 70% on men’s. Read on for the essential details on the Farfetch sale, …
With interest rates going up again, you’re smart to cut back on credit card purchases. But life still presents the need to buy stuff. You might have an invite from …
The Fenwick designer sale is happening now. And that means you can scoop up some nice investment pieces without spending the usual fortune associated with designer labels. Sadly, Fenwick does …
Alright, folks. The summer shopping season is here! This is the week of BIG summer fashion and beauty deals anchored by Amazon Prime Day and the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Fashion …
Did you hear? The Bergdorf Goodman designer sale is on now, offering discounts as high as 70%. The deals are available in BG’s flagship New York store and on the …
You know I love a good fashion deal. But there are times when H&M or Zara styles just aren’t sophisticated enough. In those times, I opt for midrange fashion brands …
Spring has sprung (finally!). And with the season of renewal comes a whole slew of enticing beauty gifts that are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. We love …
If you’re old enough, you might remember the days when women mostly bought bras at department stores. You browsed the same-old, same-old brands and took home the options that were …
Finding clothes that fit and flatter is a challenge for any woman, but it can be even more difficult for women who wear plus sizes. It can be difficult to …
This post outlines nine retailers that sell affordable workout clothes for women. Finding good, affordable workout clothes can be tough. The popular athletic brands are pricey, while the cheap stuff …
Here we are again — facing down another Black Friday. It’s still a few days away, but I feel like I’m late publishing the annual Black Friday sale round up. …
Editor’s Note: This post covers the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale that happened in October 11 and 12. Come back in October of 2023 to see this year’s deals! You …
Did you know the holiday season starts now? That’s right — retailers are eager to get you into a shopping frenzy, so they’re using Labor Day sales to get the …
Sadly, summer’s winding down. But there’s good news: Now is the perfect time to take advantage of end-of-summer swimwear deals. Retail shops, even the online ones, are discounting to wind …
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If you’re shopping for a chic outfit to wear to a wedding AND you’re over 50, you’ve likely noticed the trend. There’s a hole in the market. It’s like the …
Y’all know I love renting clothes. A rented garment provides that “new clothes to wear” buzz — without the messy closet hangover or empty bank account. So, when I heard …
The Budget Fashionista’s most popular post is a list of the best online clothing stores for budget shoppers. You probably recognize at least some of the fashion stores in that …
There’s Amazon Prime Day, the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, and all the follow-on fashion sales that tag along for the ride. When these sales pop up on the calendar, it pays …
Unboxing videos are fun, right? You get to watch your favorite social media influencer unwrap her latest ecommerce haul, with full commentary on how the purchase meets up with her …
We originally wrote this post back in 2011. But times have changed and bra fitters now work remotely too! Read on for the inside scoop on bra fit from Jenette …
I’m not ashamed to say that I have a love/hate relationship with clearance racks and online clearance pages. On the one hand, they offer the very best deals on clothes. …
Did you know that about $1 billion worth of gift cards goes unspent each year? That’s crazy, right?! Sadly, I’m sure my household has contributed to those numbers. More than …
I can admit this freely: My wardrobe lately is almost exclusively leggings and sweatshirts. Granted, I do lean towards cute leggings and sweatshirts whenever possible, but still. I feel a …
Maybe you’d rather spend every last dollar on a vacation you can’t afford and carry your things in a garbage bag, but that’s just not practical. Even for a road …
If ever there was a retailer synonymous with the now beloved designer collaboration, it’s Target. Target designer collaborations have earned a cult following, thanks to the brand’s knack for linking …
Now that we’ve closed the books on another holiday season, we’re all ready for some quality sleep. And sure, we can get by sleeping in old gym shorts and a t-shirt, but it’s decidedly more luxurious to have a real sleep set. And did you know that silk pajamas help keep your skin moisturized?
I have a love/hate relationship with Kohl’s. What I love? Trendy, wearable styles for less. What I hate? The inconsistency. One day, I might load up my cart with options …
Let’s talk about designer footwear. If your budget doesn’t quite align with your high-design tastes, you might feel a pang of sadness when Shopstyle shows you those $1,200 Fendi boots …
Few retailers are as committed to providing a combination of high-quality fashion and transparent business practices as Everlane. Their approach relies on three important principles: audit factories around the world …
If all of your girlfriends have gone silent, they may be immersed in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. It’s Nordy’s biggest sale of the year, and Early Access Week of the …
To sum up the life of Gloria Vanderbilt in just a few words would not do her justice. Indeed, her story is one of true starry-eyed enigma: she was a …
For such a tiny garment, it’s amazing how complicated the swimsuit can be. I mean, we get swimsuit questions on everything from swimsuit fabrics to swimsuit shopping to swimsuit care. …
It’s swimsuit season fashionistas. That means you get to flaunt your figure (and your fashion) in your teeniest, tiniest ensembles. But who wants to spend a $100 or more for …
Staying stylish can seem impossible when you’re running your own crazy schedule — let alone an entire family’s on top of that. Finding the time to get out and shop …
Finding the perfect swimsuit is tough no matter what body type you have. But as a tall woman, your concerns are more than finding the silhouette that flatters. You might …
You don’t have to live in New York or L.A. to experience the wonder of a sample sale. Even if you do live in the Big Apple, it’s probably still …
It may be the most frustrating of fashion quandaries — figuring out how to wear a bra gracefully underneath a dress with an open back or a body-hugging silhouette. Yes, …
The name alone is enough to conjure images of the famed double G logo and sleek, timeless accessories. Yet Gucci is so much more. The Italian luxury fashion house is …
Looking for cheap Uggs? Maybe you’re bracing for cold weather and the only thought that comforts you is slipping your feet into the brand’s signature warm, fuzzy boot. Or perhaps …
When you think of a Mulberry bag, you likely think of words like timeless and classic. You’re 100% correct on both counts — the storied brand is one of the …
It’s that time of year again — Breast Cancer Awareness Month happens every October, and it’s a reminder that we each have the capacity to help fight this terrible disease. …
Competition’s tough out there in retail, and stores are stepping it up to keep you coming back. The old brick-and-mortars are working to stay relevant in world where the convenience …
When we originally published this post in 2018, we noted that Amazon had gone into the fashion game hard. At the time, the Amazon fashion brand list included more than …
Swimwear trends have taken on their own life in recent years. Kudos to swimwear designers for getting creative with new cuts and details, but if I see another smocked-top bikini …
Tell us if this scenario sounds familiar – summer comes, and whether you like it or not, you head to your favorite department store to pick out a new swimsuit. …
Welcome the sunshine and balmy temperatures with a new dress. Summer is the perfect time to introduce a casual occasion dress or two to your wardrobe and there are plenty …
If you dream of owning the classic Chanel 2.25 bag or a chic Burberry trench, but your checkbook says otherwise, this post is for you. Shopping for discount designer clothes …
Founded by Elio Fiorucci in 1967, Fiorucci is an iconic Italian fashion label best known for its on-trend selection of jeans, graphic tees, and statement vinyl trousers. Over the last …
You may already practice some form of cost per wear analysis in your regular shopping. My dad, for example, buys humongous cans of olives at Costco. It takes him a …
With his distinguished sports-luxe aesthetic, Michael Kors (pronounced: My-Kal Ko-ors) is one of the world’s best known fashion designers. The New York-based entrepreneur focuses mainly on midrange women’s fashion, but …
Just a few weeks ago we were still talking scarves, coats and sweaters. But somehow we’ve fast-forwarded past the long winter, head first, into warm and sunny days. And before …
American fashion designer Anna Sui (pronounced: AN-na SOO-ee) is best known for her ready-to-wear collections with a boho-chic aesthetic. Originally from Detroit, Sui has mastered the art of combining bright …
On April 16, iconic designer label Bottega Veneta (pronounced: Bo-TAY-ga Ve-NE-tah) launched its newest home collection during Milan’s Salone del Mobile. The home line-up was born with a single bench design …
Dressing up your bump is one of the fun parts of pregnancy. While you don’t need to replace your entire wardrobe, investing in stylish and cheap maternity clothes can keep …
Oh! How many torments lie in the small circle of a wedding ring. English actor Colley Cibber commented on the torments of the wedding ring centuries before it became fashionable …
Do you know how to buy a bathrobe? Whether your answer is, “huff, of course,” or “um, no?,” then I’ll ask you to read on. Every woman who appreciates a …
Fashion is one thing, but budget fashion is quite another. It’s both a skill and a lifestyle choice/necessity to live stylishly without dropping a ton of cash. While I regularly …
A woman’s handbag is purchased every 13 seconds on eBay in the US. Some of those bags are fakes, unfortunately. eBay has launched eBay Authenticate™, a white glove authentication service …
Trunk Club, a men’s and women’s personal styling service, understands there is no universal fit when it comes to style, trends and people. In fact, a recent poll conducted by …
Award winning online women’s retailer Missguided, has teamed with the Freshman Campus Takeover Tour to launch 50 physical pop-up shop locations in the U.S. from October 7th through December 10th. …
Last Thursday on Season 16 of Project Runway, the contestants were challenged with creating a fashionable menswear-inspired look for women using fabric provided by JCPenney. The winning design is now …
Thanks to Dealspotr for collaborating on this post. All opinions are my own. When I was nine-years-old, my mom bought me a pair of knock-off Vans at Payless — the …
Back in 2006, Budget Fashionista helped spread the word that Norma Kamali was launching an affordable collection for Spiegel. Maybe we’re used to that sort of thing today, but back …
Summary The Budget Fashionista Summer, 2017 Shopper Survey gaged self-identified budget shoppers on how they make purchase decisions and where they prefer to shop. The majority of the survey’s 100 …
There is absolutely no reason why plus size sistas can’t be fabulous at the beach. It’s taken decades for swimwear designers to catch on to the fact that, hey, full-figured …
Editor’s note: We originally published this story about the 5-7-9 clothing stores in 2014. We’ve rewritten it to be more accurate and less one-sided. There’s nothing mysterious how retailer 5-7-9 …
The high waistlines and modest cuts of retro-inspired bottoms are all over the internet these days—but are the headlines claiming their universally flattering qualities correct? Site after site likens the …
Weathering the surf and sand in style isn’t always easy, but there are a few bathing beauties who were known for managing to make it look effortless. Some of the …
Shopping online from home, with a drink hand, may seem like the best thing ever at the time. Until you realize the platform shoes you bought — the ones designed …
Knowing how to shop a brick-and-mortar store is different than knowing how to shop online: we tend to take the quick click route — which is the shortest amount of …
I’m willing to bet there’s an outdated etiquette book that scoffs at the idea of women wearing any kind of trouser to a wedding, but who follows old-school etiquette anymore anyway? …
Acid wash and mom jeans aren’t the only ’80s trends making a comeback. Take a good scroll on Instagram, and you’ll see famous faces donning poolside silhouettes that cause a …
Budget brides, this is a guest post from our friends at Devotion Dresses. We asked the Devotion Dresses team for their best tips on wedding dress shopping for the discerning …
Someone asked me the other day if Groupon was still around. Yes, Groupon lives on still — though it’s moved well beyond the local deals that were the focus of the …
You probably have your go-to clothing stores. But sometimes you need to shop something new, yes? I hope this list of the 43 best online women’s clothing stores will come …
The holiday of love is almost here. And that means you’re likely consumed with either (1) finding the perfect gift for that special someone, or (2) determining how you’ll avoid …
The best budget shoppers always talk about finding and using coupons, but that’s easier said than done. Searching online for coupons is just plain overwhelming. You often end up on …
Fashionistas, I am an influencer in the Dealspotr community and I am being compensated for this Dealspotr review. (Read on to see how too can earn a few bucks on Dealspotr!) …
Why learn about dressing for your body type? Because trends come and go, but your body shape mostly stays the same. True, you may gain or lose weight, but generally your …
The one-piece party doesn’t stop at bodysuits! We’re truckin’ right on through the summer season with options fit for the waterfront. In a cabana by the pool or under an umbrella on …
One of the Internet’s biggest conveniences in regards to a hefty shopping habit, is the ability to check prices on demand. But the consequence of this convenience is the gnawing compulsion …
Hundreds of millions of people shop at Macy’s. The department store chain uses its 750 retail locations plus Macys.com to deliver a wide range of fashion, beauty and accessory items …
Your wedding day is on the calendar and you want to look and feel like a million bucks. But you’ve got this nagging feeling that your age might limit your …
New York Fashion Week brought many up-and-coming fashion designers to the forefront, including Georgine, Kempner, Vivienne Hu, as well as some industry professionals like Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Rachel …
Freshly sharpened pencils. Blank planners. Spiral bound notebooks. The best part of the back-to-school season was always the shopping, and nothing’s on our mind quite like stylish school supplies. Hands …
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 …
Ten years ago, finding new and unique brands required heavy boutique shopping. It was one of the only ways to guarantee you weren’t caught sporting the same department store wares …
Have you heard about Family Dollar’s new line of women’s fashion? Yep, Family Dollar — the neighborhood store that’s made a name for itself by offering low prices on stuff …
When they’re splashing with chlorine, sweat, salt water and sand, it’s tough to remember that your swimsuits are less like activewear than we’d like to admit. They’re delicates, plain and …
Here at Budget Fashionista, we love to help out with your style dilemmas, and the latest question that landed in our inbox is something we knew that many women could …