Cheap Christmas Party Dresses

The holidays are upon us, and many of us are looking in the closet uttering those same words we utter every year, "I have nothing to wear!" With the parties, dinners, and holiday outings, every woman wants to look great without spending a ton of money. Instead of hitting all the stores in the mall, take these suggestions for finding a great cheap Christmas party dress this season. They'll save you time and cash, and you'll look fabulous!

Top Places to Find a Cheap Christmas and Party Dress

Thrift Stores. The first and best place to shop for a cheap Christmas and party dress for any age, shape, or style is at your local thrift stores, such as Goodwill, Salvation Army, or Value World. Check the phone book for local locations, and for independent thrift shops. Independent shops will often have better merchandise, so try those first.

Thrift stores often have fantastic, name-brand items for under $10.00, sometimes with the tags still on the garment. I've purchased top name brands in great condition for a fraction of their original cost, and no one at the party is the wiser! The money you spend usually goes to support a charity of some kind, so it's a great place to spend your money during the holidays!

When shopping thrift stores, you'll want to look over each dress carefully for snags, stains, small holes, or other imperfections. There's usually a no-return policy, so take the time to make sure you like what you are purchasing. Since some thrift stores don't have dressing rooms, you may want to wear a skirt with a pair of biking shorts underneath and a sweater with a tank top. This will allow you to slip the dress over your head, slip your skirt off, and see how well it fits.

In addition to a cheap dress for the holidays, you can often also find all your accessories at the same store for next to nothing. Find cheap shoes and jewelry to accent your new Christmas dress, and be the hit of the party for under $20!

Consignment Shop. Consignment shops work a bit differently from thrift stores, and are usually a bit more expensive. You can find them online or in the phone book under "consignment shops" or "second hand stores." They usually offer higher end, brand-name items than thrift stores, making them the second best place to get a cheap party dress for Christmas. They also almost always offer dressing rooms, which means you can try on your selections before purchasing anything. Since many consignment shops specialize in women's and plus sizes, there's likely to be a dress for everyone. Like thrift stores, consignment shops also usually carry accessories, and you an often get an entire party outfit for under $40.00.

Old Navy.Third on the list of cheap places to get a party dress this Christmas is Old Navy. Their dresses are often as inexpensive as thrift stores and consignment shops. This season, their online dresses start at $15, a steal for a great dress! Old Navy is known for being trendy, so you'll find the newest styles at low prices. The collection this winter includes tank dresses, cowl dresses, wrap dresses, sequin dresses, sweater dresses, and more. Shop early at Old Navy, though, because they often run out of popular sizes.

Target.Target carries a wide selection of Christmas and party dresses for every size woman. While they're not as cheap as Old Navy, Target offers a nice selection of holiday dresses starting at $19.00. You can shop online, or go into your nearest store and try on your favorite styles. This year Target has a wide range of styles from tailored to flirty. Sweater dresses are making a comeback this year, and with a set of long pearls and some great earrings make a wonderful holiday dress!

Overstock.com. Starting at $16.00, dresses from Overstock.com are a cheap designer option for your holiday parties. The wide style selection is fantastic, and many times shipping is free. This Christmas, Overstock.com can help you slide into a cheap Christmas and party dress that looks like a million bucks! Since you can only shop online at Overstock.com, you'll want to know your measurements before ordering. Some dresses have limited sizes or quantities, so shopping early is a must if you want the best deal on your favorite style or designer.

Enjoy the season in style!

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