Cheap Formal Summer Dresses
From LoveToKnow Womens-Fashion
Cheap formal summer dresses look terrific at a variety of parties.
Finding Cheap Formal Summer Dresses? Not Easy
The first thing you should know about cheap formal dresses for summer is that they are not easy to find, particularly if one is searching online. Most online formal summer dresses cost over $200 and they can run as high as $500.
For this reason, you may fair better just heading down to your local department store, browsing some summer dress sales and buying directly off the rack. However, there are at least two online shopping sites that do offer cheap formal summer dresses, but before delving into that arena, consider the following.
Before You Shop
Before purchasing your perfect formal summer dress, it may be helpful to think about where you’ll be wearing it to. Is it for a summer party, or a graduation party? A wedding or a garden party? Thinking about where the party will take place can help you narrow down the selection, and ultimately, choose the best dress.
For example, if the dress is for a summer wedding, you may want a fabric that's more light and airy than a heavy metallic one. If it's for a graduation party where there’ll be plenty of young people, then it may be more appropriate to choose a look that’s more trendy or "edgy."
Explore Color
Summer is the perfect time to play with color. The flowers are in full bloom, and the sun is shining brilliantly, so why not choose a dress that’s equally spectacular? If you are wary of color, don’t fret. One of the most fantastic things about the summer months is that many of the fabric colors are more sheer and gentle than their richly hued winter counterparts.
For example, you may think nothing of wearing a deep berry color in the winter, only to find that in the summer the shade is too "heavy." The best way to alleviate this dilemma is to choose a softly colored lavender dress. The same can be said of the color green. In winter, a deep forest hue may look best, but in summer, a jewel emerald tone may be more appropriate.
Save More Money
If you want to save the bulk of your budget for your dress, these tips might help:
- Browse Friend and Family Closets
Your sisters, aunts and best friends all probably have a ton of dresses in their closets. Scope out folks that are about the same size as you are and ask if you can borrow their dress. The odds are very good that they’ll be more than happy to help.
- Don’t Buy New Makeup
Don’t bother buying new makeup for a party. Instead, why not visit your department store’s makeup counter and ask one of the makeup artists to give you a free makeover? You could even try going on the morning of the party so that the makeup looks fresh. If that’s impossible, pay special attention to what the artist does, and then try to recreate the look, with your own makeup, at home.
- Don’t Buy New Shoes
This is a tough one because so many women love to have a "complete" outfit, but the truth of the matter is, most of the time, it’s completely unnecessary. First, many summer shades work perfectly well with nude shoes (for example, berry, Kelly green, yellow). Plus, nude or caramel colored shoes actually make your legs look longer.
If that’s out of the question, make a statement with your shoes by purchasing a small handbag in the same color. For example, if you are wearing green dress, but own white shoes, wear these shoes with the dress and add a small, white clutch. Voila! Instant chic.
Where to Shop
When shopping for cheap formal summer dresses online, these two sites work best:
- Kitty Apparel: You are going to love the fresh and sophisticated dresses at Kitty Apparel. The designs are elegant, but are not staid. This is a great site for anyone who loves cutting edge fashions, and the price is great too, as most of the dresses start at around $90.
- Simply Dresses: Here you’ll also find some fantastic dresses in a brilliant mix of colors. In fact, at this online site, one can also search by price and color, two features that should come in handy.
Putting It All Together
The great news is that when it comes to finding a cheap formal dress, there are a few different online sites you can turn to. Even so, it still may be a great idea to get out there, browse the shops and scope out your friend’s closets. You never know - you may just find the perfect dress at a great price!
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