Dressing for Less

Kelly, over at one of my favorite blogs, Kelly's Korner, has posted about Recession Fashion: Dressing Cute for Less. She has invited all readers of her blog to link to their own blogs with ideas about how to get by on a budget, but still look cute!

So, I've had this post planned for a few days, but haven't actually written it until now; Kelly provided the perfect segue.

I am singing in the wedding of a dear friend in April. Because I am not a bridesmaid, but am part of the wedding, she wants all of her house party, which she is calling "Mis Amigas" to wear either brown or green and she suggested J. Crew as they had several options of both in different styles.

While I'm definitely a fan of J. Crew and their stylish and sophisticated ways, my pocketbook doesn't always agree. So, I perused the site and found some styles I reall liked, but wasn't willing to dish out the cash for (you all who know me, understand my frugal ways, and still love me).

I searched and searched many, many sites, including Macy's, Banana, Dillards and others. But I never could find a dress I liked as much as the J. Crew site offered.

My next stop: eBay! And this is where I hit the jackpot! Oh my, I found some beautiful dresses and after my purchase (which had FREE SHIPPING and arrived within 2 days of my order), I spent less than $70 on a dress which originally cost almost $200. And it is not from an outlet, nor has it been worn before. It is a beautiful brown chiffon with a slightly scooped neck in front, and a plunging V in the back. I'm in love with it. It is empire waisted and so elegant!

So, I highly suggest eBay shopping for your dressing for less pleasure!

Oh, and if any of you lovely blogger friends have some size 9 shoes that would go perfectly with this dress for a 6:00 p.m. outdoor wedding in April, you know what to do! Hee hee...but I'm kind of serious...

This is a pic so you can see the style from the front

Here is a pic to see the color I chose...Espresso.

And, albeit small, here is a pic of the plunging back, my favorite part of the whole dress!