How To Have Fun Finding Classy, Elegant Clothes Without Breaking the Bank!

Do you love designer clothing, but frown at those huge price tags? I have found many

gently used classic designer dresses on Poshmark for less than I would pay for a tube of lipstick! Even better, the mini dresses fit my petite frame perfectly! Stop paying high prices for mundane clothing exploited by todays’s fashion influencers on instagram and opt for paying low prices for real high quality dresses that you can enjoy for a while.

By adding updated accessories to your outfits, you can easily elevate your designer dress to be as equally elegant as your friend who pays hundreds of dollars. It is amazing how a change in shoes, belts, handbags, and jewelry can make a dress or any outfit more elegant and classy.

With the rising cost of clothing, online forums for buying and selling gently used clothing are gaining in popularity including Ebay, Poshmark, ThredUp, and more. Poshmark has been my favorite online shopping forum for used clothing. I like the ability to make offers and search for specific brands or styles. You can ask questions and even request additional pictures if desired.

Here are a few of my most recent Poshmark treasures along with links for the accessories I purchased to elevate an older classic dress to fit the trends of today.

Lily Pulitzer Essie Dress ( purchased from Poshmark for $28.00) with Leather T Strap sandals, Amazon straw handbag , and Amazon Sunhat TIP: Petite women look beautiful in small jewelry that matches their small frame like this beautiful Mustard Seed jewelry! Bonus: I love the message of the Mustard Seed Jewelry-Faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains, God is within her!

Anthropology HD in Paris Linen Dress ( purchased from Poshmark for $20) with Amazon Straw Handbag, Leather T Strap Sandals, TIP: Sunglasses that fit your face will enhance your overall appearance like these Rayban P Sunglasses!

This is one of those Marilyn Monroe look alike dresses that are simply timeless! TIP: Petite women look great with a small handbag and matching shoes!

Theory Shirtdress ( purchased from Poshmark for $20) Amazon skinny belt, and Amazon Guess Sneakers TIP: Skinny belts look nice on petite women to show a slim waistline without taking away from the total outfit.

Same Theory Shirtdress with Amazon Sketchers, and Amazon black skinny belt for a different look.

Theory Shirtdress with Amazon brown skinny belt and T strap Leather Wedge Sandals. ( holding my puppy, Jack while feeding the turtles)

Theory Shirtdress ( puchased from Poshmark for $20) with Amazon Sketcher Slides and a cute (related) Popover. Add Rayban Petite Sunglasses and you are ready for a sunny day!

I love this Theory shirtdress, but you can tell it needs to be hemmed to show my knees for a flattering fit. TIP: Petite dresses should fall above the knees or mid- calf

Classic Lily Pulitzer Dress, Amazon Straw Handbag, Amazon Hat, Rayban Petite Sunglasses, Leather T strap Sandals TIP: a V Neck cut neckline helps elongate a short torso on a petite body.

Lily Pulitzer Dress- such a classic that never goes out of style with the right accessories!

Dresses for x-small petite women should hit above the knee or mid- calf. The cut of a Vneck helps to achieve a body lengthening effect. Heels under 3” including wedges are a short girl’s friend! Wear fitted dresses with a belt at the waistline for a flattering silhouette. The best accessory any woman can wear is a smile!

What was your favorite dress? Have you found any special gently used designer dresses? How did you accesorize them to fit today’s trends? I would love to hear your comments.

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