Dresses

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 …

Love her or hate her, you’ve got to admit Megan Fox is one of the most drop-dead gorgeous women in Hollywood– or anywhere, for that matter. Want to look like …

It doesn’t get any more gorgeous than new mom Penelope Cruz. The Spanish beauty is so stunning, her photo is hung up in the offices of almost every plastic surgeon …

You’ve got a lot of curves, but not so much height, so shopping for a dress can seem like a daunting task. Petite clothes are geared toward women with slimmer …

Back in high school, you saw curves show up on the other girls in your class and waited impatiently for the same to happen to you. But sadly, your five-year …

We’re pretty much always obsessed with Jessica Alba. The absurdly gorgeous star has been capturing our attention with her to-die-for fashion and, lately, her cute-as-a-button daughter, Honor, for years. But …

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 …

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 …

Not everyone can drop serious bucks on a dress for prom (especially since you’re going to most likely wear it just once), so here’s five places you can scoop up …

Natalie Portman is one of the coolest people in Hollywood. The Academy Award (and just about every other award) winner has one of the most diverse resumes in the business, …

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 …

Halle Berry is perfect. From head to toe, the 44-year-old actress is so beautiful, she really would look gorgeous in a sack. And amazingly, she seems to get better looking …

It seems lately that Jennifer Love Hewitt is getting more attention for her infamous figure than for her acting, writing or even her Golden Globe nomination. The one-time Teen Choice …

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, …

White House Black market has a flair for designing sophisticated workwear pieces. We love that their spring collection time-traveled back to the 1950s with their full skirts and shift dresses. …

Ahhh, the little black dress. Such an iconic piece, and most of us probably already have at least one on standby for the holiday season. Still, have you really looked …

Kristin Cavallari has been everywhere lately, and it almost feels like it’s 2009 again. But there’s no season premiere of Laguna Beach on the horizon, nor is anyone buzzing about …

In 2023, AlwaysFits.com closed up shop after 13 years of selling goofy, irreverent, and funny gifts. We were there at the shop’s 2010 opening, publishing the review below which has …

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 …

Work wear doesn’t have to mean dull. Here are five work dresses to brighten up your day (with a few that will take you into night). 1. Merona Plus Shirtdress, …

The Lowdown: Here at TBF—and in just about every group of real women we’ve ever encountered—one of our biggest shopping complaints is the lack of fashionable options for women who …

What: Bebe—the fashion forward retailer known for selling barely-there tops and party dresses—is saying sayonara to its Bebe Sport stores across the United States. Instead, the company is replacing its …

Discount lines by top designers (known as “bridge”, “mass market”  or “diffusion” lines) were once a novelty, but in recent months? It’s become a fashion trend all it’s own. While …

One of our reader asks: I was perusing on Smartbargains and noticed that all of the “Famous Maker” and “Famous Designer” brand dresses are not only the same styles as …

Light tea cakes, sweet treats, steaming tea in paper thin china cups, and of course, flowers. Lots of flowers. Tea parties celebrate all the loveliness of spring and femininity and …

A brief glance at anything designed by Reem Acra is a visual study in luxury. The eponymous label started with a bridal collection in 1997. Today, it includes timeless, elegant, …

Amsale Pronunciation: Ahm-sah-lay Her frustration in finding the right wedding gown in 1985 led Ethiopian Amsale Aberra to launch her bridal line. With a vision of creating timeless wedding gowns …

Azria, Max Pronunciation: Ma-x As-ree-a Azria is the head of a family run fashion empire that includes the BCBG lines, The Rave,G+G stores, Herve Ledger (you know those iconic bandage …

Beene, Geoffrey Pronunciation: Jof-ree Bee-n American designer Geoffrey Beene fashion career spans more than 40 year career, opening his own company in 1963. Beene garnered success for his bolero jackets, …

Burrows, Stephen Pronunciation: Stee-ven Berr-rows Recognized as the first African-American fashion designer to have achieved international fame, Stephen Burrows name has been etched in New York City’s Fashion Walk of …

Chalayan, Hussein Pronunciation: Who-say-n Cha-lah-yan Cyprus born designer Hussein Chalayan launched his own label in 1994 and was twice named as British Designer of the Year (1999 and 2000). Chalayan’s …

Feraud, Louis Pronunciation: Loo-wee Feh-roh French fashion designer Louis Feraud creates sophisticated suits and tailored dresses that err a bit on the traditional side (think Ladies Who Lunch). Feraud started …

Fetherston, Erin Pronunciation: Air-ren Feth-err-ston American designer Erin Fetherston is known for designing super feminine clothes that are playful and whimsy. A product of UC Berkeley and Parson’s School of …

Herrera, Carolina Pronunciation: Ka-ro-lee-na Hair-air-ra Venezuelan designer Carolina Herrera‘s designs combine noble and charming with elegant yet simple styling. She launched her first collection in 1980 received great reviews and …

J Mendel Pronunciation: Jay Men-dell The family owned company, J Mendel, was established in 1800 by Joseph Breitman in Paris as manufacturer of exceptional furs favoured by Russian aristocrats. The …

Jacobs, Marc Pronunciation: Ma-rk Jay-kob-s From coveted handbags to pretty party dresses, Marc Jacobs continues to be one of the most influential young designers in fashion. A media darling, Jacobs …

Lanvin, Jeanne Pronunciation: John La- vin From her storied feud with fellow french fashion visionary Coco Chanel to building one of the first haute couture fashion empires, Jeanne Lanvin is …

Laroche, Guy Pronunciation: Gee La-row-sh French designer Guy Laroche rose from an assistant position at Jeans Dresses in Paris to starting his own eponymous brand in 1956. Laroche was known …

Miyake, Issey Pronunciation: E-say Me-ya-kay Art, nature, and technology are the inspirations behind influential Japanese designer Issey Miyake’s line of clothing. He past collections included updated versions of traditional Japanese …

Moschino Pronunciation: Mo-ski-no Launched by fashion designer Franco Moschino in 1983, Moschino’s satirical take on high-end fashion brands is the main inspiration for his innovative designs. Known mostly for taking …

Sander, Jil Pronunciation: Ge-ill San-derr When everyone was doing colorful and bold fashion statements in the late 70’s, German fashion designer Jill Sander rocked the fashion world with the introduction …

Sarafpour, Behnaz Pronunciation: Bay-naz Sa-raf-poor After graduating from Parson’s School of Design with a Golden Thimble Award, Iranian born Behnaz Sarafpour’s career in fashion spiralled upwards and have caught the …

Taylor, Rebecca Pronunciation: Re-bek-kah Tey-lore New Zealand native Rebecca Taylor’s feminine designs have made her one of the most famous fashion designer from her country. A former assistant to Cynthia …

Temperley London Pronunciation: Tem-purr-lee Lon-don A graduate of London’s prestigious Central Saint Martins and Royal College of Art, British designer Alice Temperley launched Temperley London in 2000, offering girly party …

Valentino Pronunciation: Val-len-tee-no Since his international debut in 1962 in Florence, Valentino has created a fashion empire that has been considered as one of the most famous around the world. …

Imagine wearing the same dress, day in and day out, for one year. Pretty hard to imagine, right? Not if you are Seattle mom Alex Martin. Martin wore the same …

In March of 2007, The Budget Fashionista broke the news that Sarah Jessica Parker (aka Carrie from Sex and The City) was designing a line called “Bitten.” The line would …

Remember Piperlime? It was Gap’s attempt to compete with Zappos, and it flailed around for about nine years before Gap pulled the plug. Budget Fashionista talked about Piperlime a fair …

Dear Budget Fashionista, Could you post a topic on the newsletter about suggestions for a long weekend travel wardrobe?  I seem to run into the same problem every time I …