The internet was a-buzz with talk of who wore what to the Met Gala and the Emmys recently, as it is with all major events and awards programs. You would be correct in assuming that the red carpet outfits cost a small fortune. Not all of them, though! A few celebrities are bucking the convention of having to spend thousands on a look they will rock for only one night by embracing sustainable fashion and vintage items.
They're being open about getting their low-key style from thrift stores and antique boutiques. Since the fast fashion business's negative social and environmental effects have been exposed recently, it's encouraging to see celebrities encouraging their fans to shop secondhand. These nine celebrities wore surprisingly affordable red carpet ensembles. The stars are human in this respect.
1. Drew Barrymore
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Drew Barrymore is famously down-to-earth and casual, exposing aspects of her personal life to relate to fans, despite becoming a movie star before she could read. She is known to frequent vintage and thrift stores in search of a bargain in her spare time. In 2010, she wore a vintage outfit that she had purchased for $25 at a thrift store in Austin.
2. Eva Mendes
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In an interview, Eva Mendes revealed that she was still poor when she attended her first movie premiere and could not afford the lavish attire worn by her peers in the entertainment industry. So, what did she end up doing instead? She went to Goodwill and bought a dress for about $6. Unsurprisingly, she sported a stunning appearance.
3. Winona Ryder
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Winona Ryder, an actress, proudly tells the story of the time she wore a thrift store dress to a red carpet event that cost her only ten dollars. She claims she has worn dresses from secondhand stores to the Academy Awards on multiple occasions and has even worn the same dress more than once. She isn't ashamed to shop sales or wear the same outfit twice, and we admire her!
4. Kerry Washington
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If you just have a one-night stand, there's no need to spend a fortune, as Kerry Washington can attest. At a Sundance screening, the Scandal star wore a turtleneck by J.Crew. The going rate for a Fair Isle turtleneck these days appears to be around $50, which is still a sizable sum for many of us but chump change when compared to the cost of more elaborate red carpet ensembles.
5. Anne Hathaway
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Anne Hathaway has talked a good game about thrifting, and she does it herself. To raise awareness about the environmental devastation caused by the fast fashion industry, we know that she wore a $15 dress promoting her film Colossal and pledged to wear only secondhand apparel on tour.
6. Kate Middleton
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The Duchess of Cambridge isn't hesitant to mix and match high-end designer pieces with more casual, budget-friendly pieces, so we know she doesn't limit her wardrobe to one price point. As a consequence, you get a dazzling appearance that requires no effort. She has made it no secret that she loves the budget clothing store Zara and has been seen wearing necklaces and dresses from the brand that cost less than $30, even to formal events like her sister Pippa's wedding.
7. Selena Gomez
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When it comes to red carpet attire, Selena Gomez is rewriting the rules. On one 2013 red carpet, she donned a tiny Forever 21 that cost about $22. After seeing it worn at the glitzy event, fans were inspired to go to the store's website to purchase the outfit, thanks to the textured silver fabric.
8. Zendaya
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Of course, Zendaya looks beautiful in anything she wears, so why not save a ton of money and keep the rest for yourself? The dress she wore to the 2017 Kids' Choice Awards cost $40 and was from her own fashion business, Daya.
9. Ashley Madekwe
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In one premiere, the actress Ashley Madekwe, most known for her performance in Secret Diary of a Call Girl, wore a Uniqlo t-shirt, which is affordable for most of us. It came out to $15 in the end. That a stunning appearance is possible without breaking the bank is demonstrated by this actress.