Dress For Less: Simple Elegance

Sometimes, the look you're trying to achieve for your wedding can be more affordable than you might think.  There are lots of great discount brands that offer high style at low prices.  I decided to show just how easy it is to get a fabulous look at a better price.  Can't you totally see this look at an outdoor wedding, maybe on the beach?  I love how the sparkle of the chandelier earrings stands out against the simple empire sheath dress while the sandals complement both with just the right amount of shimmer.

The individual prices for the more expensive versions are not all that high, but added together they are over $1000 more than the cheaper version!  Check it out...can you tell which ensemble is over $1000 cheaper?

Photos: Row 1: J. Crew (Taryn Gown); JC Penny (Beaded Crossover Gown); Row 2: Nordstrom 

(Nadri Byzantine Earings); Nordstrom (Jimmy Choo Ripple Sandal);  Forever 21 (Jeweled Party Earrings); 

Nordstrom (Ivanka Trump Doublet Sandal) 

The Ensemble Breakdown:

J.C. Penny Beaded Crossover Bust Gown.............89.99
Forever 21 Jeweled Party Earrings ......................10.80
Ivanka Trump ‘Doublet’ Sandal (Nordstrom)..........139.95
Total................................................................240.74

J.Crew Silk Chiffon Taryn Gown Dress..................495.00
Nadri 'Byzantine' Earrings (Nordstrom)...................98.00
Jimmy Choo ‘Ripple’ Sandal (Nordstrom)...............845.00
Total.................................................................1438.00

And the difference is: 1197.26!