Where do news anchors buy their clothes

It appears my colleagues feel the same way. So if you ever wondered where Kirstin O’Connor bought that fabulous dress, or where Matt Austin buys his ties, look no further.

I ambushed some of my coworkers here at News 6 to find out where they shop and who they were wearing that particular day.

Here’s a sampling of where the News 6 gets their fabulous fashion finds:

Meteorologist Samara Cokinos

“The outfit I got at Ross for like $10 or $12 I believe. The earrings were $4 from Charming Charlie. The shoes $25 from Aldo on sale! I’m one of those people who has to try things on unless it’s a certain brand, so I don’t order much online. Same for shoes. I don’t like to shop, but when I do I am a Ross fan. I also love TJ Maxx and Marshalls. I love shoes, but very rarely buy full price. I always look for a deal. With two boys in college, the budget is very real.”

Reporter Bri Volz

“You know I swear by Amazon when it comes to needing a cute and affordable outfit in little time, but this gem is from New York and Company’s NY&C Closet rental service. I’ve been using it for the last few months and have loved it. For $50 a month, you get three items out at a time, with unlimited swaps. You just have to send all three back at a time before getting a new shipment. They constantly add new looks - both for work and play purposes - that you can add to your closet. Then, the company chooses which three items from your closet will be shipped to you at a time. It’s fun because there are no surprises in the sense that they won’t send you something you weren’t interested in, but there is a surprise when it comes to which items you’ll be getting together in a certain shipment. They send you the bag for you to easily pack up and send back. Then, you wait like a child on Christmas Eve for your next shipment. The best part? If you love a certain look, you can choose to keep it at a discounted rate. My current favorite jumpsuit only cost me $17. The clothes are so cute, comfortable and trendy that I have to be talked into not keeping all of them. #Shopaholicprobs”

Anchor Bridgett Ellison

“I’m a big Ross ‘Dress For Less’ fan! It’s where I found this red ruffled dress for a great deal. I love Ross, TJ Maxx and Marshalls because they have a wide range of designer and bargain brands to choose from for every budget and occasion. It’s definitely one of my go-to’s when I need to find something in a hurry. I’ve also had luck at the Dillard’s outlets and ordering some clothes on Amazon. There are some great dress clothing items for work there, just pay attention to return policies, pricing, and sizing.”

Anchor Kirstin O’Connor

“I found this Vince Camuto dress at Dillard’s! I’m not a big outlet fan, but I make a special exception for the Dillard’s outlet at the Orlando Fashion Square mall. The prices and brands are unbeatable! My heels are a favorite Jessica Simpson style I’ve been buying in nude and black ever since I started in news. Once you find a fit you love, just get all the colors!”

Anchor Matt Austin

“I love shopping at Express. I bought the suit and tie in this picture from Express Outlet for $169 and $20 respectively. I paired it with a Hugo Boss shirt. The shoes are from Robert Graham. I found them at Nordstrom Rack. I always shop at outlets to save some dough. Socks are also from Express.”

News 6 Investigator Adrianna Iwasinski

I too shop at Ross, Marshalls, and TJMaxx. And like Bri, I have quite a few dresses I bought on Amazon hanging in my closet (I even found my wedding dress on Amazon - but that is an article for another day). But one place I have found beautiful, brand new clothing is at the Goodwill boutique shop in Winter Park! Seriously! I have bought two brand new dresses with tags there - One was from Anthropologie and the retail cost was $180. I paid $34 at Goodwill. I also bought a brand new with tags White House Black Market jacket there that retailed for $150. I got it for $30."

Do you have a place you love to shop? Feel free to share in the comments section of this story. Happy Shopping and thanks for watching!

In celebration of our 2,000 post on Instagram (I know, that’s a crazy big number!) I thought I would share some of my ideas and tips on how to get the Fox News Anchor style on a budget.

Not all of us have a Chiara Boni budget, but that doesn’t mean we can’t incorporate the classic, polished style of our favorite anchors into our everyday style and work wardrobe.

As always, these are solely my thoughts. I am NOT employed by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Fox News or any other entity mentioned on this blog.

Tip 1: A Sheath Dress Is Always in Style

From my observations, the Fox anchors are well known for wearing the classic, tailored sheath dress that emphasizes your figure whilst also remaining professional.

A great budget, quality option for a classic sheath dress is the Calvin Klein Scuba Sheath dress that has been worn countless times on air.

The dress comes in a ton of colors. It’s a versatile, professional dress that is a great work wardrobe piece. My recommendation is to order your usual size because, although the dress is form fitting, it has a bit of stretch. The dress is a staple piece at Macy’s but is also on sale in certain colors at Nordstrom Rack. If you can’t find a color you like from either of those retailers, be sure and check Amazon!

Tip 2: A Tailored Blazer That Will Take You Places

While the sheath dress is frequently worn on Fox, blazers are often worn by certain anchors, such as Martha MacCallum, Sandra Smith, and Ainsley Earhardt.

However, the basic boxy blazer is definitely a no-go! Instead, a tailored, sometimes colorful, but still classic blazer is the go-to. For office or classroom spaces that are constantly cold, a blazer is a great way to add polish to your outfit.

Here are some blazer options that I think are great dupes for the more expensive ones worn on Fox and some of the budget friendly ones worn by the anchors that are still available.

Tip 3: Poshmark and ThredUp Are Your New BFFs

One avenue I use to get great pieces on a budget is by using re-sale platforms like Poshmark and ThredUp. Although I have used both platforms, there are marked differences between the two.

I find Poshmark to be more user friendly, and you have the option of haggling the prices with sellers. ThredUp is an online consignment store and there is no communication between the company and you, the buyer, unlike Poshmark, which is a seller to buyer platform.

I prefer Poshmark, but ThredUp does have some great deals. You can find many items on both of the platforms new with tags for a lot less than the in-store price. The one upside with ThredUp is that you can return the items, but Poshmark purchases are final sale.

I find these websites especially helpful when looking for specific items you already know your size in. Also, it’s a great way to get designer pieces for a LOT less.

Tip 4: A Statement Earring Adds the Perfect Statement to Any Outfit

On camera and off, the Fox anchors are well-known for wearing modern statement earrings to elevate their outfits. Adding a statement earring to your work outfit gives it personality and a modern twist.

Jillian Mele frequently wears BaubleBar on air. BaubleBar has a budget-friendly jewelry line at Target called Sugarfix with most earrings retailing for under $13. Here are some of my favorites from the current collection.

Tip 5: Never Buy Anything Full Price

It’s evident that the Fox anchors buy quality items, but it’s also evident that they love a good sale, too! When I’m shopping, no matter how much I love an item if it’s not on sale I don’t purchase it. This is a leading reason as to why I have the sale highlight on our Instagram page.

My advice is if you love an item worn on Fox, wait to purchase it when it’s been pretty heavily reduced, especially if it’s a designer label.

Even the Calvin Klein dresses that are the standard $89 at Macy’s go on sale at the end of the season. When they do go on sale sizes tend to go fast, though!

Also, Rent the Runway is a great way to wear the designer labels for a fraction of the price. I, personally, have never used Rent the Runway but everyone I know who has raves about it.

So, these are some of my tips on how to achieve a Fox News anchor’s wardrobe on a budget. Let me know if you guys want more posts like these in the future. Also, a huge thank you to everyone for following the Fox fashion with me every week!

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