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Canada’s Best Kept Frugal Fashion Secret {+ Giveaway}

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Disclosure: I received complementary products to facilitate my review. As always, I only share things I love with my readers.

If score a great deal, I’m eager to tell everyone. (“You like my new shoes? You’ll never guess how much they were... “)

When you’re in the know, it’s fun to share a great find. That’s why when I commented on my friend’s blog post, telling her how cute she looked during her trip to Hawaii, she was bursting to let me in on her frugal fashion secret… 

Giant Tiger.

Fashion (and More!) For Less

I had heard of Giant Tiger, but had never shopped there before. As a girl who loves to stay on the cutting edge of frugal fashion, I couldn’t believe I was missing out! 

Soon, I was headed to my nearest GT Boutique to check out all of their fun clothing and accessories, and ended up with some amazing stuff. I love mixing high and low items, so it was wonderful to see just how well all my frugal Giant Tiger buys paired with other items from my wardrobe. A picture is worth a thousand words, so I’ll let my images do the talking….

  

The black maxi dress (above left) is chic, comfy and only $20! The white lace shorts (above right) rang in at only $16, and are very versatile. I’ve paired them with everything from an inexpensive tank top to a high-end silk blouse, and they looked great both ways.

Lily Morgan pink & white beaded maxi dress  Giant Tiger fashion necklace

The pink and white maxi dress (above left) was just the thing to wear to an event at a winery… cool, chic and the beaded neckline meant I didn’t have to layer on any jewelry. (Truly carefree dressing!)
Giant Tiger had some great options in the accessories department, too, including this long gold-leafed stone pendant (above right) that adds a dressy touch to all my basic tops.

Giant Tiger ACX Activewear  Close up of mesh detail on Giant Tiger's ACX Activewear

I love yoga and was impressed with Giant Tiger’s ACX Activewear. There are great colours, patterns and fabulous little details, like the print and mesh inserts on the sides of the pants. They’re super comfy and don’t droop or move around while I’m in a pose. And, at only $16 each, they won’t break the bank!

T-shirts are the foundation of any summer wardrobe, and I must say that I love GT’s amazing tees! I’m a huge fan of Lilly Pulitzer prints, and it just so happens that Giant Tiger’s line of myStyle t-shirts and tank tops come in colours that match my Lilly shorts perfectly. They also carry some pretty cute shoes in a wide array of fashion styles and colours, to complement any outfit (see below).

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Giant Tiger's myStyle t-shirts

Giant Tiger’s myStyle t-shirts and tank tops match my printed shorts perfectly! 

Shoes from Giant Tiger

Not Just For Mom… 

While I’ve shown you all of my fab finds, Giant Tiger is a great place to shop for the rest of the family, too. With September approaching, I recommend making a visit to your nearest Giant Tiger to stock up on kids’ clothes, school supplies and more. My kids love their fun graphic tees – The Secret Life of Pets for my daughter and Captain America for my son. (There were so many cute choices, it was hard to pick just one each!)

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They even have groceries, home decor, outdoor living items and more – so you can really make one trip count! 

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I loved the selection of gorgeous patio cushions

 

Enter to Win!

I’m so glad I checked out Canada’s best kept frugal fashion secret! If YOU want to score some fab fashion finds there too, Giant Tiger is giving FFM readers the chance to WIN a $100 gift card to spend at their stores! Enter via the Rafflecopter below. Open to Canadians only; see Rafflecopter for full contest details and terms. Be sure to follow Giant Tiger on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates and promotions.

Happy shopping!

P.S. A little birdie told me there’s going to be a #GTBack2School Twitter party this Thursday, Aug. 18th, with lots of great prizes. You can RSVP here!

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Comments

  2. Erika Letson says

    If I won, I would get myself some cute summer dresses. I love the Lily Morgan Women’s Solid Bandeau Maxi Dress!

  4. Lindsay T says

    I really like the pink & white maxi dress! I rarely buy clothes for myself so this would be a nice treat.

  6. Mary says

    I’d be picking up a combination of baby supplies and back to school items….maybe something for mamma too 😉

  11. Caryn s says

    I would.buy back to school clothes if I won. Plus a few things for this mom as the fashions are cool!

  16. Joni W says

    I love Giant Tiger!! I have no idea what I would buy! everything is so amazing. I once found a kids pj set that’s a Mounties red serge! I’m saving it for Christmas (it was a bit more $$ that I wanted to give, but I HAD to. It IS the RCMP after all and I love them) I think I would buy patio cushions.

  17. Bailey Dexter says

    I would love to pick up the grand-kids their first day of school outs & lunch bags!

  18. Lynda Cook says

    I would get myself some new shirts and a pair of yoga pants, then whatever is left I would spoil my granddaughter!!

  21. Tricia Cooper says

    If I won this contest I would take a look at their athletic wear – I could use some new exercise/walking clothes.

  26. Kim K says

    I would buy some clothing if I won the gift card for Giant Tiger. Thanks for the opportunity!

  28. Zahra P says

    I love the athletic leggings that you bought and would likely buy a variety of different athletic apparel.

  30. Heather W says

    I really need some patio chair cushions, and I saw a great set of two at an awesome price there not long ago. As well my favourite pair of black capri tights this summer came from GT and I would buy a bunch more. I’m a mom of 4 and they hold everything in, just like a mom could dream for lol 😉

  32. Debbie S. says

    I would buy some ACX Activewear and a new rug for my kitchen. I would also get an outfit for my grandchildren. Yes, I bet I can get all this, Giant tiger has great prices!

  33. Andrea Amy says

    Because I already have bought my kids their back to school clothes and their school supplies, i would get myself a new pair of pants, and a couple tops! Thanks for the chance.

  34. Jennifer P. says

    I would buy Kids Canada Clogs for my kids and the Nicci Top Zip Tote for myself, to start.

  41. Kelly D says

    I would buy a couple dresses, as it’s so easy and fun to wear a colourful, casual dress! I love the beaded black maxi dress you have above!

  44. Judy Cowan says

    They do look like they have some great items to pick from. I need some new t-shirts so I would pick up a couple of those and maybe some new PJ’s if I won.

  47. Pam says

    I would love to get the Toronto Blue Jays tees (if they are still available) and some black tights.

  48. Deborah Wagner says

    My favourite store, bar none, is our Orillia GT Boutique! Love, love, love shopping at this store and could do even more with a $100 gift card!

  51. Rhonda W G. says

    Giant Tiger is a favourite place to shop for our family. I could get alot of groceries with this!

  52. kristen visser says

    My oldest daughter is starting school next month so I would love to be able to buy her some back to school clothes and Giant Tiger has such a great selection at amazing prices!

  53. Jenn says

    I would buy my little one a new pair of shoes ( ACX Active Girls Athletic Shoe ) and some new socks.

  54. patty george says

    giant tiger is less then 3 minutes from my house, so I buy everything from milk to frozen pork chops,,, but I would spend the money on new clothes/ shoes… just for me, not regrets,., no thinking twice,,,
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  55. Krista M says

    I am loving Giant Tiger’s selection of dresses that I would wear to work! I especially love the Lily Morgan Women’s Printed Maxi-Dress with Belt and the Lily Morgan Asymmetric Women’s Dress… and now they are on markdown for really low prices!!

  58. Joanne J says

    Cool! I’ve never been to GT but it looks like I could find stuff for my whole family for vacation….. lightweight tops and dresses, easy flipflops, shorts, pj’s, inexpensive toiletries. Can’t wait to check it out!

  67. Melanie Stark says

    I love the clothes from Giant Tiger. As a plus size girl, I had always found it hard to find nice clothes that fit me. Now that we have a Giant Tiger where I live, I go clothes shopping several times a month because they keep getting different clothes in all the time. #gianttiger

  69. Donnas says

    I’ve been a Giant Tiger shopper for years; both my boyfriend and I have bought a lot of clothes from them. And we’d still buy more.

  74. Anthony Langlois says

    There’s a GT just a few blocks from my house, I get last-minute groceries there all the time. Snobs don’t realize they have daily deliveries of fresh bread and dairies.

  82. Alison Braidwood says

    I’d get some winter leggings (because it’s coming) and tights. GT Boutique does great underwear and legware.

  88. Steph says

    I loveee those patio cushions you posted a picture of, so if I won i would love to grab some of those!! Brighten up my backyard!

  91. Pamela Carney says

    I would love to be able to outfit and get school supplies for my daughter a single mother of three children of whom two are autistic . I would also be able to help her get some more things for the home that she is trying to put together for the four of them.
    I have been a Giant Tiger shopper from day one ,the prices are fantastic and no matter which store you go to the staff are always helpful and friendly.

  92. Rosealie Markwick says

    Giant Tiger is a great place to shop. They are a Canadian store which is hard to find and try to support Canadian stores. At my local store the staff are always very friendly and often will go out of their way to help. I have gotten some great fashion finds as well as gifts.

  96. Trish says

    If i won i would buy myselfa dress and use the rest for back to school shopping for my kids 🙂

  97. Maria says

    So much is needed when sending 4 kids to school . They would get each a new pair of runners, backpack, lunch pail, t-shirts , pencils, erasers, markers, school snacks . Thank you so much for the chance

  98. Kristen says

    I just did a big purchase from Giant Tiger. I love that store. However if I were to win this gift card I would definitely purchase some more fall clothing and some cute outfits for my girls.

  101. Sue Frampton says

    I’d get myself some yoga pants, and the rest I’d use for my daughter for back to school.

  123. Elena says

    I’d get a cute pair of shoes for work and some basic pants and shirts for the kids school year.

  136. Marlene J says

    Since Fall is around the corner – would like to purchase some new clothes, backpacks for the kids , handbags & shoes for the family.

  139. Catherine R says

    I would buy my son some bedding and other things that he will need for his new place at University.

  146. April says

    I would honestly buy something for myself! I NEVER do that! Maybe an outfit and something so I can take a nice relaxing bath after a day of caring for others!

  155. Angela September says

    I would buy all my son’s back to school clothes. We shop there often as the prices can’t be beat!

  156. Sandy Couzens says

    I’m in Love with the pink and white dress you are wearing, wow. But if I was shopping at Giant Tiger I would head over to the kids department and shop for my 4 year old grandson and the new grand baby that will be here early next year 🙂 Thank you for this Great post and all the info 🙂

  161. Bo Simms says

    If I win the giant tiger $100 Gift Card I would buy much needed school clothing for the kids. The prices at Giant Tiger are so great, that $100 would go far!

  165. Lisa Neutel says

    I LOVE giant tiger -I would buy my families clothing from here also some cool houseware products

  166. Erinn Lishman says

    I would definitely have to stock up on school clothes for my kids- and Giant Tiger always has reasonably priced items!

  173. Natalie says

    I love Giant Tiger for buying things to put in care packages to send to soldiers. They always have a great selection of snacks and fun things so I’d spend a good bit of the gift card on that. I’d also really like to get a stove top griddle to make a whole bunch of pancakes all at once.

  180. Travelbuds says

    If I won I would get some new clothes for my 2 kids. They could really use some new back to school clothes.

  183. Ryan B says

    I shop there on the regular. Havea friend that works there that grabs me stuff when I can’t get around to it. It’s a great place to shop with large selection and great deals.

  185. Treen Goodwin says

    I love giant tiger we shop there often , i love the fuzzy socks and sleep pants for winter time 🙂 i would buy some if i won , plus i would spoil my grand kids 🙂

  186. Shane Smith says

    we shop at GT for kids clothes pretty often. most of my son’s summer stuff came from there and it’s great quality

  187. Laurie P says

    I’d get my girl some items for school, I hear GT has some pretty outfits! For myself, I’d get a couple of large towels 🙂

  189. AD says

    I have never been to Giant Tiger (its on the other side of town), but have heard wonderful things and would love a chance to explore… I would get myself some new essentials like daily wear T-Shirts and Shorts/Capris and maybe some new athletic wear.

  190. Jessica Goodyear says

    I’d buy new clothes for myself as I lost 100lbs, and have literally 2 pairs of pants that fit me now. I’d probably also buy kitchen organization, because I live the mom life.

  199. Wanda Tracey says

    I would buy a nice dress at Giant Tiger and something for my daughter too.It would
    not be hard to spend the money there because I love the quality of the products and
    they have so many awesome things to choose from. 🙂

  204. Angela Abbruzzese says

    Tks for the chance! Love Gt boutique . It’s my one stop shopping for everything.

  211. Karen E Hill says

    I Love Giant Tiger for their selection of Plus size clothes. I would get a fall wardrobe with that GC.

  216. Jody D says

    My daughter is always finding great stuff at GT- I would head for some organizational boxes for the office

  217. Sarah De Diego says

    I’d buy a few pairs of their flats like I do every year. Then, I’d check out their sundresses because you look adorable!

    Besos, Sarah
    Journeys of The Zoo

  218. Shelley N says

    I really need some new fall/winter clothes as most of mine are too big since I lost a significant amount of weight.

  220. Soozle says

    I accidentally hit enter before typing my full name for the FB post – it’s Suzanne Kristy

  221. Soozle says

    I like the trendy clothing selection at GT – I can keep up with the trends and not break the bank!

  224. Judy Hunting says

    I would love to buy myself some new clothes. I am always buying for my family but not for myself

  225. Rose says

    You look great! I love those shoes. If I won I would purchase new fall clothes for myself. I have lost 50 lbs over the summer so am really going to be in trouble when fall arrives.

  228. Kimberley Hamilton says

    I would buy some new back to school gear if I won. I would also take a look at their new clothing collections – they have some really cute pieces now. Ohhh maybe some chocolate too!!

  233. Luzviminda Gunter-Smith says

    I love Gt for their bedding accessory, blankets and curtain, bought some of my project there, great collection , I like the clothing as well, this wold be a lovely birthday present for me, I need a treat for myself and will buy new office outfit or walking outfit