I kept seeing Gillian Scully dresses popping up all over Instagram lately. So I figured, hey, maybe I should grab one for myself. But man, I wasn’t ready to break the bank for a dress. Started my hunt early Sunday morning while chugging coffee in pajamas.
Initial Shock at Retail Prices
First stop was the official website. My jaw dropped seeing $800 price tags on those linen numbers. I mean, cute dresses but no way I’m spending rent money on that. Even the discount section made me sweat – still hovering around $400-$500.
Diving Into Secondhand Platforms
Switched gears fast to used stuff. Hopped onto all the apps:
- Found a floral midi dress listed for $220
- Some girl posted a used cocktail version asking $150
- Spotted three listings at $110-$120 range
Problem? They were either wrong size or looked rough in photos. Got ghosted by two sellers when I asked about stain details.
Outlet Surprise Discovery
Nearly gave up till I remembered that outlet mall near the interstate. Drove forty minutes just to check. Bam! Found a rack of Gillian Scully samples with handwritten prices:
- Navy wrap dress: $89
- Cream blouse dress: $62
- Embroidered maxi: $104
Snatched the navy wrap immediately. Tag said it was store display piece but no visible wear. Feels like daylight robbery getting this quality under $100!
Final Price Breakdown
So summing up my scavenger hunt:
- Retail stores: Crazy $400-$800 range
- Online resellers: Mostly $100-$250 with condition risks
- Outlets/physical clearance: Absolute steal at $60-$120 if you get lucky
Moral of the story? Skip the official sites unless you’re rolling in cash. Hunt samples or barely-used pieces – patience pays off big time.