Peggy Olsen Got A Makeover

My favorite show at the moment is Mad Men. So, this look has a bit of a 60s vibe– emulating the fashions from the show. A blast from the past answered by one of the more popular Fashion Week trends– red suede pumps and a red lip. I often find that when the outfit is the attention-getter, pulled-back hairstyles look best– thus I've attached this Adele-inspired messy updo. Completing the look with a subtle winged liner would certainly be charming. This outfit is definitely flirty in its palette of pattern and textures, and welcomes the brisk turn of the season with a smile.

The Breakdown:

Dress: Fossil Madeline Dress in Blue, $78

Jacket: JCrew Schoolboy Blazer (Velvet) in Black, $168

Legwear: UO Pointelle Lightweight Sweater Tights in Black, $14

Shoes: Bakers Alecia Dress Pumps in Red, $79.99

Total Cost of this Outfit: $339.99

Eeeh... While this look has many components, I'm hardly convinced any one outfit should cost roughly $350.

How to Save on this Look:

The two heavy-hitters to the wallet in this scenario are both the blazer and the red pump. However, they're also two items that in my opinion pull the look together. So, here's a few less-pricey options:

• LOFT Pima Cotton 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan in Black, $34.99 (sale) –– A simple black cardigan that’s more cropped and less tunic in length would pair well with the empire waist of the dress. Downside?– it’s not as warm as a blazer, so you’d have to bring a jacket.
• UO Sparkle & Fade Cropped Ruched Sleeve Blazer in Black, $79 –– To appeal to those who would prefer a blazer over a cardigan, chew on this: No, it’s not velvet but it is cropped and it does button at the waist creating the same femme lines as the JCrew blazer, for far less I might add! (Almost $90 savings!)
• UO Kimchi Blue Suede Pointy Kitten Heel in Red, $49 — A little less aggressive than a pump, but equally as cute. This shoe definitely brings out the vintage-inspired quality of the dress more to the forefront. (Not to mention they’re $30 less expensive!)

By going the route of the UO blazer and red heel, you’re bringing the cost down to $220! I like saving $120 too!!