I’m always happy to be sporting ruffles and hearts, so this dress made my day! This was a gem of a find at my local consignment shop. I found this Marc by Marc Jacobs dress with the tags still attached for $23 (marked down from $300)! What? I know, I was thrilled. At $300, that dress was out of my reach, but for $23? SOLD.
You may remember the last time I wore this dress:
This time, I changed it up by swapping out different shoes and a different cardigan. Though, this is a great summer dress without the cardigan for when I’m commuting to work!
I think the ruffles on this dress really make it that much cuter.
Dress: Marc by Marc Jacobs ($23 marked down from $300)
Cardigan: Banana Republic ($18 marked down from $70)
Shoes: Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker for Steve and Barry’s ($9)
Fashion Huntress tips:
1) It can really be tough to dress for work when summer gets exceptionally hot! I personally aim for dresses that are knee length (or as close to it as possible) at work. In the winter, you can get away with shorter dresses if you’re wearing tights or leggings, but summer generally means bare legs and thus, slightly longer is needed. I always add a cardigan or blazer for the indoor AC and to cover my shoulders (required per our dress code). I’ve been surprised by how many dresses look completely different with a cardigan and sweater. By wearing your weekend summer dresses to work, you can get far more usage out of them, which is definitely budget friendly.
2) I was really on the fence about consignment…until I tried it! Now I’ve decided it’s actually magical. Yes, magical! If you shop consignment in a nice area, you can find some great couture pieces, and often with tags attached.
I always look up reviews before I go somewhere (I use Yelp) to review:
-What types of clothing they have (vintage, couture, designer, everyday/chain stores)
-General price range (think through what you are willing to spend; some places have consignment for $100-$150+/item, while other places run $20-$30/item)
-Quality of the clothing (new/barely used, gently used, used)
I have been asked if there is a lot of “digging” at these types of shops. My answer is always: if you go to a good store that you have researched, then no, it is not a lot of digging at all. However, some people enjoy a good dig. When I’m in the mood for digging, then I really don’t mind that type of store. However, shopping for good deals does not always mean you’re digging and spending a ton of time looking for deals!
Happy mid-week, readers! We are having fabulous weather in Chicago; I hope everyone else is as well. Sunshine and a cool breeze always makes for a good start to the day. Thank you for stopping by!
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Absolutely love love love this dress! Such a great find!
Thank you! I do too…mostly because I love anything with hearts and ruffles in a grown-up version!
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So adorable! The perfect summer dress to wear out or dress for work in with a blazer or cardigan.
I agree! It’s perfect for summer, and still transitions well for work. Thank you for visiting! xo from Chicago
I love this pretty RED dress,You could pull this dress in different new looks,a blazer,fur-cardigan for winter,a leather pants for a Rock n’roll look.This is really a little Red dress just like the Chanel’s little black dress lovely.
Ooo! I hadn’t even thought of those ideas! Thank you for your feedback and for visiting!!
So adorable!! I agree…I’m a big fan of the hearts, ruffles, and the bright red :). You’ll have to pull this dress out on valentines day too :P. I also really like that lacey belt…so intricate! You are seriously going to have to take me to this consignment shop…what an OUTRAGEOUS deal!!!
I really do not understand how there were still tags on this gem! I would be happy to take you to this store! You’ll love the finds, there’s not a ton of designer, but all of the designer is basically brand new :)!
Love love love this dress!!! So cute! Both combinations!!
Thank you! I’m so glad I found it. I can’t believe it wasn’t already grabbed by someone else!
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LOL! I wonder that too at times when I found awesome stuff at the consignment store:) Keep up with the good work!
Love the way you mixed and matched that dress.
Great color on you too!
Thank you! I actually do not have a ton of red, but I really like a good red dress, and this one is no exception!
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I love your dress super cool!! 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂 I love a red dress!
Gorgeous red dress!
Yes, this was a great find! Thank you for commenting and for stopping by :)! xo from Chicago
Whaaaa?! 23 dollars for MARC JACOBS?? My mind has been blown. Clearly I need to start shopping where you do!
Way to rock it! 🙂
I know! Believe me, I too could not believe it. I decided it was best to just not question too much, and buy the dress! The interesting part was it was even more marked down because it had been in the shop for over a month!
Thank you for commenting and for your support! 🙂
Another great piece and a bargain at that! Shopping with you would be so much fun 🙂 You’ve really shown how versatile this dress is. I think you could wear this out for early evening as well
Haha! You are welcome to shop with me anytime! And regarding a night out with this dress, I totally agree! I need to do that immediately! 🙂
I love that dress. You look absolutely gorgeous in it. xx 🙂