You must all know by now how much I love picking up bargains in charity shops and on eBay. On a recent charity shop spree (when I bought this check jacket amongst other things) I found this Anne Klein dress for less than a fiver. To be precise it cost me £4.50. I didn’t even try it on, I just did my usual rough size check by holding it up across my chest; I know if it fits there it’s a deal. I only ever try jackets and coats on in charity shops, everything else is a gamble.
Thankfully the fabric is stretchy and slinky so I didn’t need to worry about the sleeves. When I tried it on at home I couldn’t have been happier with the fit. The gathered front allows the dress to drape flatteringly over the midsection, while the false crossover creates definition at the sides. The three-colour print means I can pick out any of these in my accessories. To make it season-appropriate I opted for navy tights and ankle boots, but added an orange bag and cuff for a shot of bright colour. In warmer weather I would wear the dress with either orange sandals or pale grey court shoes and bag for a more neutral theme.
Although I’d heard of Anne Klein from reading other blogs I’d never bought anything from the brand before. As it wasn’t a label on my radar I had no idea about the price point, but I could judge the quality from feeling the fabric and looking at the finish. I didn’t really need to do any research to know that bagging an Anne Klein dress for less than a fiver is another great peachy style steal! I can’t find this dress online so I’ve featured some similar ones in the widget.
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Anne Klein dress from charity shop | leather bag (old, similar) | Marks and Spencer ankle boots (old, similar) | Wallis gold necklace (old) | Asos sunglasses (old) | Mango cuff
Joi of In My Joi with her fabulous sparkly trousers, Tina of Tina’s Pink Friday wearing matching taxi bag and sweater, and Mel of Mom With Style looking stunning for her 30th birthday celebrations!
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Great dress and bag, dress really suits your colouring. I love searching eBay for bargains!
Thanks Gail! Me too, I love finding a bargain!
You really have a eye for such things! Or a fabulous charity shop! Wonderfull dress!
Thanks Nancy! I was on a roll that day – I found so many charity shop bargains!
Emma, that dress if absolutely gorgeous! I love the print and the detailing under the bustling is sheer perfection. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!
Suzy xx
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Thank you Suzy!
I love that dress! Those colors are my favorites and this look is perfect for the season!
Cheryl
http://www.northwesttmountainliving.com
Thanks Cheryl!
Such a fabulous dress! I love the colors!
Thanks Amy!
So fabulous, Emma! This style dress looks so amazing on you. And how fun is that print. I am absolutely in love with your orange bag, too. Perfectly accessorized!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Thank you so much Shelbee!
What a cool dress!
Thanks Nicole!
I love this Anne Klein Dress and you look fabulous…the zebra print is fabulous, have a great holiday week coming up!
Valeire
xo
Thank you Valerie!
LOVE how you paired this dress with black tights/booties! Your leather handbag is a wonderful statement piece too 🙂
P.S. Thank you much for the lovely feature this week 😉
Joi
Thanks Joi! You’re welcome 🙂
I love this dress on you Emma, perfect fi! So flattering! I love how you styled it with navy tights boots and the pops of color with your bag. i find lots of deals on poshmark, an lon-line thift store, where i can’t try the things on. Great deal!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Thanks Jess!
What a fantastic find! You are making me jealous with all these finds Emma! xx
Thanks Laurie! I had a lucky streak with the charity shop finds!
Now that is a steal, Emma! Under a fiver! And looks stunning on you too. Gorgeous colours. A great go to dress for any occasion.
I always have to try things on as I hate buying things on the off chance that it might fit! Maybe I should take a leaf out of your book.
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Thanks Jacqueline! I’m too lazy to try things on sometimes, plus the changing rooms in charity shops are often a bit flimsy. I wouldn’t want everyone in the shop seeing my underwear!
Love the dress!!!! What a steal!!!!
Thanks Stephanie!
That dress is a great find! Love it with the bright red bag too!
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Thanks Cheryl!
Wow, wow, wow, this is super what a bargain. Love these colours together. Great choices Emma, and thanks for the link-up. Jacqui
http://www.mummabstylsih.com
Thank you Jacqui!
I always shop the sizes above and below my own because I never know what will fit, so I rarely buy without trying on. But that dress … what a fantastic find!
Maggie
Thanks Maggie! Yes I do too because sizing isn’t consistent across brands. It’s always worth a look.
Lovely flattering dress in super orange – love the bag too!
http://insideoutsyleblog.com
Thanks Imogen!
What a marvelous find! The colors and the cut are very flattering on you. You’ve done a fabulous job of styling this dress. Thank you for sharing your styling ideas and for the link up.
Rena
http://www.finewhateverblog.com
Thanks so much Rena!
That dress is so pretty, and what a bargain! I’m really loving your bag too! Have a great week, and thanks for hosting the linkup.
Thanks Julie, you’re welcome!
Great find! Such a pretty and flattering dress, and I love how you’ve styled it. Thanks for linking up, xo
Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
Thanks Patti!
These colors always look so great with your hair. Stunner!
Thanks so much Johanna 🙂
That dress is such a bargain and so lovely.
http://www.stylediarybyosy.com/
Thanks Osy!
Super gorgeous dress! I love the print and the color combos!
xo, Chloe // https://funinthecloset.com/off-shoulders-fall/
Thanks Chloe!
So classy and chic…
xoxo
marisascloset.blogspot.com
Thank you Marisa!
Same here, most of the time when I found clothes that I like, I just raw try it. And if it will not fit well, no worries I just pair it with something else. That dress is a show stopper.
StyleSprinter Blog by Katya Bychkova
Thank you Katya!
That is quite a steal for a designer dress. You really know how to choose them.
http://the-wardrobe-stylist.com/2017/11/21/wedding-decoration-ideas/
Thanks so much Rania!
Emma thank you so much for this feature 🙂
You look amazing in this dress and I love how good the colours of your bag and jewellry match to your dress. Great. XO Tina
Thank you Tina, you’re very welcome!
Charity shopping for clothes is always fun, most of the time you cant find anything decent, then just once in a while you find that perfect piece. And of course being a charity shop it means you can customise it and if it goes wrong you have only wasted pocket money.
Yes exactly – it’s worth taking a gamble sometimes. Thanks for stopping by Vicky!
What a fun dress. I love the way it gathers in the middle.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Love the Ann Klein. Her designs still are popular. Before she passed away, She did so much for woman’s sportswear. For me, what also made Ann Klein wonderful, is that she saw the talent in Donna Karen who was one of her main assistants.
As far as buying something without trying it one, oh yes. Last spring, Michael and I was in line at Goodwill and I saw about twenty feet away a gorgeous paisley patterned pants. Michael was ready to go so I just rushed to the rack, took a quick look and saw they were by Ralph Lauren and grabbed with hope. In the end, they were a perfect fit!