If you’re looking for some budget dresses to keep your wardrobe looking fresh this Autumn and beyond, you will want to read this post.
Buying a new dress – or any piece of clothing is often a luxury for many. When the family budget is tight, adding a new dress or accessory may be out of the question when so many bills vow for our money.
Everyone has a different budget when it comes to shopping for clothes. For some, brand new is out of the question and op shopping is their go to. For others, online shops may offer pieces that come under the $100 mark. For some, the middle ground is their preference. Something new, but budget friendly at a local department store.
And Kmart is one of those stores where you will find budget dresses that will give you change from a $50 note.
Back when I worked full time in an office, Kmart at Sunnybank Plaza was my go to for office wear. I could always get bargain work wear that looked on trend.
These two budget dresses I bought from Kmart a week or so ago were bought in store.
Apparently there was quite a ruckus about the Brown Polka Dot dress which sold out online and can only be sourced instore.
The khaki dress is still available to buy online.
Both come in under budget for $25 each.
The Brown Polka Dot Dress
I really loved how this dress sat on me when I put it on. I’m a curvy size 16, and I could fit into the 14. The cross over does gape, but it does fasten. It’s ideal for mums who breastfeed, or mums like me who often have dresses that gape at the bust when there are buttons.
The dress can be worn with white sneakers for a casual look, and dressed up with a change in shoes. I changed my earrings to match the style. My Bubble O Bill earrings have the perfect tone for the casual style.
The autumnal tones of the dress will suit a denim jacket when it starts to get cool.
Khaki Shift Dress – Drop Hem Dress
This khaki shift dress, which is known as the Drop Hem Dress on the Kmart site, was standard sizing, however I sized up on this one for a more oversized fit. In the changeroom I’m wearing a size 16, but felt the dress clung to parts of my body where I like it to skim over. The next size up allowed for this.
This is the perfect all season dress as it can be layered for autumn and winter, or dressed simply in summer with sandals.
Summer styling
Autumn styling with vest
Autumn/Spring styling without vest
Winter styling with leather jacket
When it comes to shopping at stores like Kmart, I will often have an open mind. Not everything has fit me well from there, but these dresses certainly did.
If you are on a budget and need something new this Autumn, don’t disregard Kmart. These dresses may be just the pieces to tide you through the new season.
Where have you bought budget dresses from? Any stores you love to purchase from that always meet your budget?