Cold Weather Date Night Outfit — Under $155 with Shoes
Outfit specs: Occasion: Date night over 40 Body type: Athletic, hourglass Style: Subtle and sophisticated Budget: Under $155 with shoes Similar Pieces: Long Line Cardigan, $30 Ponte Sheath Dress, $33 Women’s Blackout Tights, $11...
18 Budget Party Dresses for Every Body
Party season is in full swing. If your favorite dresses have been worn just a few too many times and you really just want a great excuse to snag something new, the holiday season...
Over 40 Date Night Outfit — Under $225 with Shoes and Bag
Outfit specs: Occasion: Date night over 40 Body type: Athletic, hourglass Style: Subtle and sophisticated Budget: Under $225 with shoes and bag Similar Pieces: Express Wide-Legged Pants, $40 Anne Klein Print Wrap Top, $69...
Hate Shopping? Have Someone Else Do it for You
Dear Budget Fashionista, I have gone on a weight loss program this year and have lost quite a bit of weight. I have no idea how to shop for a new wardrobe. Should I...
5 Ways to Wear Bermuda Shorts
Bermuda shorts can be a bit tricky at first glance. They bear a distinctly pulled-together appearance, and they channel a hint of old-school charm that harkens back to days spent at camp when you...
How To Wear Bright Colors Like a Pro
Trends naturally come and go. One season you’re instructed to wear a single hue from tip to toe, the next you’re advised to rock the boldest and brightest hues of the spectrum. This year,...
How to Dress for a Job Interview
You nailed the cover letter, wowed them with your resume, and can’t wait to show them what you’ve got. But first you’ve got to get through the job interview. You may not know exactly...
Read This & Love Shopping for Your Next Swimsuit
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. You find a few...
The Casual Occasion Dress — 6 Stunning Picks Under $75
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 of budget-friendly options on...
The Must-Have Summer Staple and How to Wear It
Finally decided to embrace the shirt dress? Great choice! Every woman should have at least one in her wardrobe. The shirt dress creates the perfect semi-casual look for spring and summer. What makes this...
Consider Yourself a Budget Fashionista? 25 Best Online Shops Where You Can Snap Up Budget-Friendly Garments Right Now
The amazing rise of online clothing stores selling fast fashion — you know, cheap, trendy garments made to be worn one season only — has made it tough to be a budget fashionista. I say...
How to Shop Macy’s — 12 Ways to Save
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 to fashionistas and fashionistos...
Best Bras: The Nine Bras Every Woman Should Own
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 brassiere can also amp...
How to Return an Item to Macys
“TBF provides this content for informational purposes only. These policies are subject to change. Please contact the store directly for current return policies.” Macy’s Return Policy: Store purchases may be returned/exchanged at a Macy’s...
Patience, My Friend — 5 Fashion Brands You Can Get at a Discount
We prefer not to pay full price ever, but there are some fashion brands that you can routinely find at a discount off suggested retail price. And that means you don’t buy said brands...
Macy’s Name Changes: Good Bye Marshall Fields, Hello Mediocrity
Bye, Bye Hecht…. Sayonara Marshall Field’s…. Peace out Lazarus…. Today, September 9, 2006, is the day that pretty much every department store in America becomes a Macy’s. Even though we signed petitions (keepitfields.org collected...
Fashion Advice: Corporate Drab to Event Planning Fab
Dear Budget Fashionista, For seven years I was in corporate America where I was required to have a conservative wardrobe. I now own an event planning company that services the entertainment industry. How can...
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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.