by Velicia Hill on April 17, 2012
UPDATE: This post has been updated on April 17, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.
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Sequins + X ( x meaning anything) = FABULOUS! I adore sequins! It’s such a girly fabric. Even at my age of… grown 
, I can appreciate the glitz & glamour of it all. C’mon, who doesn’t need that in our otherwise ordinary lives? That’s why, at first glance, this sweet sequin dress by Alice + Olivia put the biggest smile on my face. The price tag however? Not so much. I can’t say it’s overly expensive, but when a girl can save a few duckies, why shouldn’t she? So if sequins is your name and glamour is your game, check out our alternatives below.
Alice + Olivia Maggie Strapless Sequin Dress
($242, Shopbop)
Celebrities Love Alice + Olivia
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EXPRESS Sequin Top 2-in-1 Dress
UPDATE (04/17/2012): While cruising the newest arrivals at EXPRESS I found this sweet little gem which instantly reminded me of the Alice + Olivia frock above. Also available in all-black!
EXPRESS Sequin Top 2-in-1 Dress
($79.90, EXPRESS)
Aqua Sequined Top Dress
We’re good at this aren’t we? Who else is helping you save money and still look good at the same time? Only the team at In Their Closet, that’s who! This dress by Aqua is pretty damn close to the “Maggie” by Alice + Olivia. And you get to save $54 to spend on getting your hair “did”, makeup, shoes, or accessories to complete your look! What’s that you say? Oh absolutely, you’re welcome. 
Aqua Sequined Top Dress
($188, Bloomingdale’s)
by Irina on January 26, 2012
UPDATE: This post has been updated on January 26, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.
I’m always happy to see celebrities wearing accessible fashion, especially when they’re hitting the red carpet. Selena Gomez did just that by opting for a Balmain-ish ASOS black frock ($146.54) which she paired with a pair of steep Giuseppe Zanotti chiffon sandals ($850) at the GRAMMY Nominations Concert a few days ago. Well, you can’t expect a celeb going budget fashion head-to-toe I guess.
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| Who? | Selena Gomez |
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| Where? | GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live, Los Angeles |
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| When? | December 01, 2010 |
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| What? | ASOS Asymmetric Corset Maxi Dress and Giuseppe Zanotti Chiffon-Bow Sandals |
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ModCloth Storm in the Air Dress
UPDATE (01/26/2012): A big thank you to our reader Aimee who alerted us of this fab dress alternative at ModCloth. Only $99.99!
ModCloth Storm in the Air Dress
($99.99, ModCloth)
Arden B. Satin Tube Chiffon Dress
UPDATE (09/23/2011): And here’s another great look-a-like though slightly pricier which is available at Arden B. I think it’s my favorite from all the dresses shown here.
Arden B. Satin Tube Chiffon Dress
($139, Arden B.)
LuLu*s Dante’s Guide Strapless Black Dress
UPDATE (08/13/2011): I just found this wonderful alternative available at LuLu*s. It’s basically the same dress only $65 cheaper.
LuLu*s Dante’s Guide Strapless Black Dress
($81, LuLu*s)
ASOS Asymmetric Corset Maxi Dress
ASOS Asymmetric Corset Maxi Dress
($146.54, ASOS)
by Irina on September 27, 2011
Ever since Scarlett Johansson split from hubby & hottie Ryan Reynolds her style and Wow!-factor has plummeted tremendously. I can’t even remember being mildly excited about any of her red carpet looks this year. But while we give ScarJo time to recollect her sense of style and let her get back to her A game, let’s go back to one of her best red carpet moments in 2010: the green Dolce & Gabbana lace dress which she wore to the MTV Movie Awards last year. So hot! Check out our budget-friendly take on Scarlett’s delicate look below and let us know what you think.
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| Who? | Scarlett Johansson |
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| Where? | 2010 MTV Movie Awards in Universal City, California |
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| When? | June 06, 2010 |
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| What? | Dolce & Gabbana strapless lace dress in green |
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Scarlett Johansson’s Dolce & Gabbana Look 4 Less
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UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 22, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.
The colorblock tube dress below was one of my favorite pieces from Alexander Wang‘s Spring 2009 collection, but at one point the dress became so popular that I was sick of seeing it every second day on the red carpet. Now that the overexposure has stopped, my love returned, but unfortunately the dress has sold out since. Not that I could afford it were it still available.
Alexander Wang Strapless Tube Dress
($795, SOLD OUT)
Celebrities Love Alexander Wang
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Wet Seal Colorblock Tube Dress
UPDATE (05/22/2011): Almost 2 years later I found another Alexander Wang dress lool-a-like by Wet Seal. It has a white top panel instead of a black one, but the rest is spot-on. And the dress is $22.50 only. What a deal! Click on the link below and navigate to the dresses section or enter style number “45241109” in the search field to find the Alexander Wang inspired dress on the website.
Wet Seal Colorblock Tube Dress
Style #: 45241109
($22.50, Wet Seal)
Atria Color Block Tube Dress
UPDATE (09/29/2009): Here’s another Alexander Wang tube dress knockoff for you. This one’s by Atria and it comes in many different other color combos as well.
Atria Color Block Homecoming Dress
($98, Atria)
Lipsy Asymmetric Colour Block Body-Con Dress
All the European Alexander Wang fans rejoice! Lipsy has a great knockoff dress retailing for £65. The material is different and the colorblocking isn’t in the exact same order, but it’s still a great look 4 less alternative.
Lipsy Asymmetric Colour Block Body-Con Dress
(£65, Lipsy)
by Irina on April 18, 2011
After doing a post on neon pink shoes I felt really inspired to do a budget look featuring bright solid colors (very on trend for S/S 2011). I love the combination of the hot pink dress and the cold blue hue of the pumps. The turquoise jewelry gives an additional pop of color while the bag mutes the look a bit. My tip: match your mani and pedi to your dress and you’ll be a perfect, fabulous 10/10!
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