My best friend Paul gave me a style challenge: Put together an Easter outfit for $150 or less. He already had a few necessities like dress shoes and ties, but I wanted to put together a complete look (or two) for him.
Outfit #1:
Mixing prints is a key trend in menswear for Spring. I gave Paul the option of two shirts - a striped shirt or a gingham button-up to pair with a plaid tie from Urban Outfitters. Instead of basic khakis, I opted for burgundy chinos from H&M and added a belt and leather oxfords to finish the look.
Outfit #2:
A more universal option, I suggested slim grey trousers and a light pink shirt. Paul could utilize his own black dress shoes and glasses to pair with a fun bow tie and suspenders.
Perhaps I’m too particular, or I’ve looked at too many wedding blogs, but I just can’t seem to find the right dresses for my bridesmaids - and I know I’m not alone. I drew my inspiration from the ethereal Elie Saab SS2011 runway show and took from it my three core wedding colors: cornflower blue, beige, & coral.
Three colors, three bridesmaids, three dresses. Sounds easy right?
Thus far, the only surviving dress in my wedding party is my sister’s pale blue Melissa Sweet dress (which was a steal by the way for $35 at their salon closing sale!).
Now to find coral & beige chiffon dresses, that are in-stock, flattering, and well-made at a reasonable price. Piece-of-cake… just kidding.
A new site launched today called Tailored for the brides who have yet to start planning. Much like Pinterest, but geared strictly towards everything wedding, the site provides a short quiz to “tailor” wedding inspiration to your particular style.
Another fun link to check out today is by Refinery29: “12 Simple Styling Tips Any Bride Can Do”. I’m considering #3!
The Limited Bridal line… is limited at best. Introduced in 2010, the affordable bridal collection looks like its coming to its end with dresses deeply discounted on their website.
If you’re a bride-to-be on a budget, you can find dresses originally $398, marked down to $99 with an additional 40% off with the code SAVE40. That means you can buy a wedding dress for a mere $60. CRAZY!
[ Fluted Wedding Dress ($60), Strapless Reception Dress ($60), Tulle Party Dress ($60), One Shoulder Dress ($60), Full Skirt Wedding Dress ($60), Soft Texture Wedding Dress ($60) ]
