Any women would tell you that dressing well on a budget is challenging, particularly when you want to wear the latest runway designs. Cocktail dresses are no different and trying to find a dress that is inexpensive but is of the latest design and pattern is quite difficult. And can you seriously consider wearing last seasons cocktail dresses? Of course not. So, you need to find avenues through which you can buy cheap cocktail dresses that are chic and trendy. Given below are a few tips on where you can find such dresses for less.
Places to Buy Trendy Cocktail Dresses for Less
Buy Online
If you want hot off the runway dresses, then the best way to do it is by buying cocktail dresses online. Online stores like net-a-porter, Shopstyle, Outnet and Asos stock the most trendy and fashionable dresses. They have a wide variety of designs and patterns in different sizes and styles and you are sure to find a dress that suits your body structure as well as budget. You can even find designer cocktail dresses from the latest collection of leading fashion designers and design houses. These online stores give you jaw dropping discounts of up to 70 percent. I myself bought a beautiful Emilio Pucci silk mini dress in fuchsia from Outnet for 50 percent of its retail price.
Boutique Sales
A great place to get a good bargain in inexpensive cocktail dresses is in boutique sales. Most boutiques hold an annual or bi-annual sale to push off their out-of-season stock. You can find many beautiful cocktail dresses at a very less price. Some exclusive boutiques hold sales for just a day and even your best friend will not tell you about such sales. So the best way to know when such stores are holding sales is to sign up for their newsletter which lets you know about sale dates. Some high-end boutiques even present an exclusive dress collection for their privileged customers during the sales. You can even find designer cocktail dresses under 50 dollars in such private sales.
Rent a Dress
If you want the opportunity to wear your favorite celebrity's clothes or a dress from a designer's latest collection at a fraction of the cost, then why not rent a dress. There are many dress rental stores that offer designer cocktail dresses on rent. You can find great designs and the latest couture dresses in such stores. You can even rent a dress online without physically visiting the stores.
Thrift Shop
The best place to find cheap cocktail dresses is in thrift stores. Thrift stores carry a lot of clothing that are out of fashion, but if you hunt carefully you can find some good vintage dresses. These dresses are usually very low priced and they come with incredible craftsmanship. Although you can find cocktail dresses under 100 dollars at such places, before purchasing a cocktail dress from a thrift store, do make sure that the dress is in good condition and all buttons, zippers and other closures work.
Dress Swapping
How many times have you looked into your closet and come across brand new dresses that do not fit you or which were impulsive buys that you do not enjoy wearing. I bet it is the same with some of your girlfriends. A very good way to acquire great pieces of clothing is by swapping dresses with your friends. Although technically you are not buying a dress, it is still a novel idea for you to wear the latest designer dresses. Just hold a casual get together and ask your friends to bring cocktail dresses that they want to swap. Browse through all the dresses and just pick any that appeals to you. You might find an incredible cocktail dress that looks great on you and fits you perfectly. And the best part is that you do not have to spend a penny and the dresses that were languishing in your closet can be worn by a friend who would appreciate its beauty.
With these options, you can definitely wear the latest fashion without having to break the bank. To dress well, you need to understand fashion and know the latest trends and designs. It is possible to be a frugal fashionista and dress in beautiful cocktail dresses without spending a fortune.
