Buy This, Not That

We love this Michael Kors gold a-line skirt on the left, but the price is a bit out of our range at $380. This ECI jacquard metallic skirt gives us the same glimmer for a lot less dollar at just $69. 

Happy shopping, chic ones!

Anthro Sale Alert

This amazing sweater we posted back in the summer (oh the days when Chic Deac was so young) and we've been eying it ever since. The sale price dropped to below $50, but there are limited sizes available. We're sure it's beautiful in black and white too. Check it out here.

Item of the Week - This One's for the Boys

In the spirit of men's week here on Chic Deac, our Item of the Week is for them. Dapper Duds is a tie company created by college students.

Looking for jobs in a post-collegiate world made them realize that the stuff that would get them the job (quality suits and ties) were actually very pricey, they were inspired to create quality, low-cost ties. The result is beautiful, and better yet, they specifically make them in school colors. One of the founding partners is Greg Jokl, a current Wake Forest student.

Three lucky Chic Deac readers will be winning ties next week - one of each of their signature styles. Check them out below and find out how to win the ties at the very bottom! The first style is the Signature Plaid. This tie is different than the usual tie seen out there in the world of work. It is available here on the Dapper Duds site.



The second is the wide stripe black and gold tie. It's classically styled and would be great for any tailgate. It can be found here on the Dapper Duds website.


Lastly, we really love the Dapper Stripe black and gold tie. This style is perfect for work and would look good on any man. Check it out here.


Now, how do you win one of these Dapper Duds ties for yourself or your man? Submit a picture of you wearing black and gold. It's super easy and you could get a free tie out of it! Send your entries to chicdeacstyle@gmail.com!

Career Chic, Part Deux

A fabulous Chic Deac reader sent in a picture of another Target dress that would be something great to wear for the Career Fair. Check it out here for only $40!

Career Chic, Anyone?

Word on the street (the street being Facebook obviously) is that the Career Fair is happening tomorrow in Benson. For those of us in the job hunt, this is one place where you definitely don't want to show up in jeans and a tee. Check out this chic outfit we found for you to wear tomorrow.


Run over to Target and pick up this dress ASAP. Someone sent it in to Chic Deac last week (fashion tips always appreciated - chicdeacstyle@gmail.com) and we LOVE this look. It's affordable, but no one will know that you bought it at Target.


Secondly, take a look at these Madden Girl pumps. They're simple, but the patent leather gives them enough flair to put a special bounce in your step. For only $50, these will last you a while. And on top of it, they ship overnight for FREE. As in, have them in your campus box tomorrow morning.
See you there tomorrow!

Buy This, Not That

Continuing in our new tradition of "Wear This, Not That" posts where we post more affordable versions of some of our favorite designer duds, we have decided to do a post on the LBSD. Oh my gosh, you say, am I that out of it that I don't know a fashion acronym? No, not really. It's just something new we came up with here at Chic Deac - it's the Little Black Shirtdress. Look at the picture below. Which of these is nearly $300 and which is only $25?


The dress on the left, from Rebecca & Drew is a $285 dress. It's gorgeous, and custom made, but that's a very expensive shirt dress. The version on the right is from Target and is only $25. We love both of these looks, but cheap works for us!

Happy shopping and remember to send us your tailgate pictures TODAY! We have a lot of entries, but could always use more! Chicdeacstyle@gmail.com

Chic Deac at the Office

In case you've got an important meeting or interview coming up in the near future, check out this outfit we've pulled for you. It's a great way to look pulled together while also showing your Wake Forest pride. The first item makes the outfit - this Whirl & Wind cardigan from Anthropologie has such perfect details. I'd wear it with a simple cami and the next item.


This skirt is from Ann Taylor Loft. Made of silk and cotton, this is a great skirt for summer or fall. It's $70 right now, but surely there will be a Loft sale somewhere near you in the near future.


To top it off, I'd get a simple black kitten heel like this Calvin Klein Diema Pump from Endless.com. If you haven't tried Endless yet, you need to! They ship OVERNIGHT for FREE. Returns are free too in case it hasn't worked out. One time, I ordered a pair of shoes from them at 7:00pm for a meeting the next morning. They were in my mail box at 8:00am. It was shoe magic.