Winter Ball: Dress like your favorite celebrities for less
Get Megan Fox’s 2008, Eagle Eye premiere look for less.
January 23, 2014
Winter Ball is approaching fast and with February just around the corner, the time to get the perfect dress is slipping away.
Celebrities are constantly attending award shows in which they must dress up. However the dresses that the celebrities flaunt on the red carpets and that are admired by those watching are too expensive for the everyday individual.
Have no fear! Recreating your favorite celebrities red carpet looks is easier than it sounds with these few style options.
For instance, try the simple look that actress Megan Fox pulled off at the Eagle Eye premiere back in 2008.
In order to recreate this look, start off by heading to Etsy.com and purchasing the simple 90’s black velvet dress for only $65 or to Forever21 for the Sweetheart Satin dress for only $22.80.
However, no outfit is complete without the appropriate shows and jewelry. Pair your dress with a pair of Women’s Kambridge Platform Pumps for only $29.99 at Payless shoes and a mint green gems statement necklace for $12.50 at Claire’s Boutique and you’ll have the perfect attire.
If you want to go for an outfit that will catch everyone’s eyes, than try this fun and flirty look similar to the look that singer, Taylor Swift wore to the Oscar’s in 2012.
Start off by purchasing this gorgeous gold sequined dress from Lovarni.com for only $60. To top off this look off, match it with a pair of Women’s Lolita strappy heels from Payless shoes for $29.99 and a gold earrings, only $7.50 at Claire’s Boutique.
If you are still stuck on finding that perfect dress to show off at your dance, stores such as Forever21 and Kohls or online websites including Zappos.com, Lulus.com and Promgirl.com offer a great selection of affordable dresses ranging in price from $24 to $100.
Going with the simple and fun approaches when trying to find a dress, will not only save you time and money but hep ensure that you stand out against the ground at any dance.
If you want more tips on how to dress for less while looking like a million bucks, check out Andrea Pomerante Lustig’s book, “How to Look Expensive.”
Catherine Steffy • Jan 31, 2014 at 3:40 pm
This was very helpful! Thank you so much for writing this. Now I can go shop for winter ball and not dig too deep of a hole into my bank account! 🙂
Bri Hendriksen • Feb 4, 2014 at 12:38 pm
You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help! (:
Shanice Campbell • Jan 24, 2014 at 8:28 am
This articale is right on the money about not needing to speed lots of money to get the same look as your favorite star. Dressing for less is not a bad thing just means you can buy more cute dresses for another occasion. Plus you gave me some places to look for a winterball dress that won’t hurt my budget.
Jennifer Schaeffer • Jan 24, 2014 at 8:14 am
I think this article is great for many reasons! A lot of students do not have the money to buy super expensive dresses! Even places around Carlisle are selling dresses for cheap that are stylish and perfect for winter ball!
Adriana Somma • Jan 23, 2014 at 10:56 am
This article is really helpful. I’m glad you’re bringing attention to websites like Etsy and LuLu’s because they are great websites (quality & afforadable!). I use these sites and shop at Forever21 frequently. I am always baffled by how much people are willing to spend on a dress they will probably only wear one night when they can buy something from these sites or Foever21 that could be used for multiple occasions. It’s also really helpful when these websites include the shoes and accessories that the model is wearing. Great article- more people should be aware of these deals 🙂
Abby Baughman • Jan 23, 2014 at 10:55 am
This article was very interesting. I enjoyed the parts about dressing for less and how to spice up your dress with jewelry and shoes. While some people may spend a lot of more on just one piece, I’m glad you finally brought some attention to the cheaper yet classy stores such as Forever 21 and Payless. There are ways to look good without sacrificing your hard earned paychecks and tight budget.