The Look, For Less

ASOS.com made the "Midi Dress In Pixulated Floral" (below) available in the Curve section of the site at the tip of Spring (now sold out); the material is 97% polyester, 2% elastane, and the runway presentation showed that it flowed effortlessly as you walked. Features that personally attracted me to the garment were:

•  The long, straight sleeves would cover my big arms
• The versatility (could be worn with open-toe sandals, pumps, pointed flats, etc.)
• The timeless pleating detail at the waist
•  The floral pattern was so vivid, yet soft, classic, and feminine.
• It completely covers one's cleavage line (work/ church appropriate)
• It hits right at the knee, perfect length

So with free shipping both ways and my 10% student discount, why didn't I grab the flawless beauty? Because the price tag read $59.40, and 10% off did not fully persuade me to spend $60 on a single item (even though I loved it). Primarily, I have about 7 other floral dresses in my closet, so it certainly wasn't a necessity, or even a staple. I only wear my printed items every now and then. As well, the average cost on my entire Forever 21 online shopping cart is $50, I just couldn't do it. 

Instead, I decided it was time for a "get the look for less" type of mission and headed to the thrift store. There was a plethora of hideous, "old lady" dresses available; I tried on a hand full before settling with just 2. This is the one I chose to make up for my ASOS
 loss. 

This dress was a measly $4.95 and shared the same features I loved about the ASOS dress. Since I could have purchased 12 dresses similar to this one, for the price of that 1 ASOS dress, I won't feel bad when I only wear this one once or twice annually. In fact, I got 2 dresses, a white blazer, 3 pairs of earrings, a navy blue straw clutch, 3 shirts, this, that, and the other ... for just $50. 

Outfit Details: 
(#FitsUnderFifty)

Dress, $4.95, Thrift Store

Skinny Floral Belt, $2.80, Forever 21

Rose Pink Patent Leather Peep Toe Wedges: $24.80, Forever 21

Oversized Post Earrings- Flea Market, $4