| Dress – T Tahari | Jacket – F21 | Booties – Dolce Vita | Purse – The Limited |
I can be very frugal at times, almost to a fault. I sometimes pass on an items I really love because in my mind the item isn’t worth the price tag. In most cases I play the waiting game until it’s marked down and I snatch it up. Sometimes the waiting game doesn’t always workout.
Case in point, I spotted this very dress at Bloomingdale’s last year September. It was well over $100 and the frugal fashionista in me just couldn’t throw down the cash and make the purchase. The dress finally made it’s way to the usual discount retailers but I wasn’t able to find my size. Of course I thought all hope was lost until I came across this dress on Amazon.com of all places, on clearance. Can you believe after waiting so long to get a great deal I still hesitated, lol. Finally after realizing I could get an additional 20% my first order I made my purchase.
Do y’all know the dress arrived and fit my hips perfectly but looked like an over-sized shirt on top, ugh! After a quick fitting with my seamstress we decided to remove the sleeves and voila I had a brand new dress custom fitted just for me. The hassle was definitely worth it, this dress is amazing!
I know I am not the only one that chases down a great item or am I? Lol.
17 Comments
Congrats!
and rocky look,
Fantastic dress!
Same as you,
I hope the offer or out of season.
I hope you have a nice week!
MaximsFashion
Really pretty dress, it fits you great!!!
Being a frugal shopper is exactly what I am, it has to be 90% off before I get and then sometime I still may not get it, lol!!! My sisters and mom always tell me they don't like going shopping with me because I never end up buying anything. We can go to 20 stores and find great stuff on sale, but I have a hard time just buying stuff especially if I don't think I need it no matter how cheap it is!!! (shrugs)
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No you are not, most people do including me. the dress is so cute and it can work as a day to night outfit.
OH no, I will stalk items until it's at a good price and if it isn't, then on to the next. Nothing like getting a bargain. Love how the dress turned out!
You are not alone and you look very good in this dress. I have to say that unless you have a good repor with a seamstress they can be a bit pricey. . .You have to love the item.
Good choice! Glad you took a leap of faith and bought it 😉
I love how you have styled this! With the leather jacket is looks feminine with an edgy accent. Without is a totally different look. Both look great.
xo
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Looking fab as always
You look great. Love the dress pattern. i tend to be frugal. So, I'm with you. I chase down my clothes!
Love the dress pattern. I love how you have styled this! You look great!
Great dress! I definitely can relate to being frugal when it comes to fashion as I am the queen of a good sale and clearance racks! I wait until my favorite items go on sale or clearance, and when it comes to online shopping, I will always try to use a promo code to get an even further discount! I think in this economy in order to be stylish without spending a ton on clothing, you have to be a little frugal!
love the dress! so colorful!
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Love this! Can't wait until my hair is long enough for braids lol
xx
Live in southern Florida , can you recommend a good tailor
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Great job reworking the dress to fit you.
Just happen to come across your blog and OMG. This dress is beautiful! I love it and you are rocking it! Xo.