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Step 1
Look for simple dresses. Simple dresses are often cheaper than their frilly counterparts. You can dress them up with different accessories and get many looks from one simple, inexpensive black dress.
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Step 2
Shop at less expensive stores. While we may love to shop at the mall, there are better places to find cheap clothing. Consider stores that carry overstocks and older items. Outlet malls are also a good place to look.
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Step 3
Consider buying used or vintage. These resale shops are all over and their clothing varies from trendy and expensive to very affordable.
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Step 4
Purchase a wide variety of accessories. They can make a cheap dress look expensive. Consider your jewelry, shoes, scarves and other items, when purchasing your dress.
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Step 5
Use online auctions to find good deals. While you cannot try on the dress, a really good deal leaves extra money for alterations.
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Step 6
Wait for the sale. If you found the casual dress that you really want, but it's expensive, wait for it to go on sale. That dress may end up within your budget after all.
