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Special Occasion Dresses…My Strategies To Look Great On A Budget

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The Melbourne Cup is only a few weeks away. Christmas events are being scheduled and perhaps you have a few party invitations. 

Today I will show you my strategies how to shop on a budget. As well as how you can make the same dress look totally different with different accessories. 

A large part of my budget goes towards accessories and I will use and re-use them for many years, until they fall apart. I only ever buy what I love. 

My aim was to find an entire outfit for under $200, dress, shoes, hat, bag and accessories. I looked for it online and as I went I popped a few other gorgeous dress or jumpsuit options in a Pinterest board.
For many women Special Occasion invites gives them chills down their spine, so if that is you, please contact me to book a time.

MY STYLE TIPS

  • If you want to stick to a budget, then be smart when you look and buy. Right now quite a few retailers are on sale and others are not. Give yourself time to look and try.
  • Start with the dress. Figure out what colour or pattern you want to wear, what length and sleeve is appropriate for you.
  • It goes without saying that you only buy what you love, no doubt you will be taking photos in this outfit.  Make it a 10 out of 10, if not, keep looking!
  • If the dress is one colour then you can choose if you want to go lighter or darker in your accessories.
  • You can match the bag to your shoe or introduce a 3rd colour that is complimentary. See where your mood takes you. As an example, the black shoes below have a golden trim and heel so a great chance to use golden details in bag, earrings and fascinator.
  • Wear the shoes before your event to prevent blisters and double bandaid the usual blister spots to widen those areas for comfort.
  • When you google “Special Occasion” wear online and see a few styles you like but they are online only. Put the company name in Google and soon you will see reviews from lots of women just like you. Don’t get disappointed, do you research first.

Special Occasion Wear For Your Body Shape

I have a fabulous tool where based on a few simple measurements you will know exactly what special occasion suits your body shape. Not only that also pants, tops, dresses and any other garment you can think off. All in one space called My Private Stylist. A nifty collection of your best styles, available online from your phone, iPad or computer so you always knows what looks great.
Here is what that looks like. Simply hundreds of images that suit you, your proportions and your body shape. And you will have your Personal Stylist (me) ready to set this up for you so you know you are all set to you.
The online style program is normally $89 and for a limited time you will receive 20% off just because summer is almost here.


Below is an example of every element of the outfit being on sale right now in store.

More Special Occasion Dresses and Accessories On My Pinterest

I have curated a Pinterest Board with Special Occasion outfits that were all under $200.

About Angela

Welcome to Style Angel. My name is Angela Barbagallo and I am a personal stylist, wardrobe, body shape & colour expert. With a personal styling career spanning 20 years, I have helped thousands of women and men create a wardrobe they feel comfortable in, filled with outfits that they love to wear.

I love to help people be confident in what styles looks great on their body shape, their proportions and what colours match them the best. Hardworking mums and dads, executives, business owners, busy retirees enjoying life who want to lift their work and/or smart casual look to the next level and learn how to make sense of their wardrobe.

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The way you create your presence is unique to you and it is what makes you feel at your best. And throughout your life this is likely to change as you mature, become more experienced and reach career and personal milestones.

I work with you to map out your personal style and brand that will effortlessly assist you in your work and in your personal life so you feel confident in any situation.
With over 20 years experience as an image consultant and personal stylist, I work with you on one-on-one basis, in full confidence with on-going support.

As a creative director, business owner, author, marketer, public speaker, presenter, brand ambassador with a corporate background, I have helped many men and women, across many different industries and levels of careers.

I have a Certificate in Image Consulting, Style and Colour Analysis and hold a Bachelor in Hotel Administration, Certificate in TV and Media Presenting and I am a qualified Train The Trainer.

My clients’ 5 star reviews speak for themselves. I deliver results and create a safe, personable, fun and enjoyable environment for you so you have a great experience to learn what styles and colours suit you best.

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