Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Elegant Clothing For Less: Dressing Well On A Budget

By Serena Price


Knowing how to dress is a skill that will always serve you well, whether in a business setting or in a social setting. However, even when you know how to dress yourself and have the desire to dress well, it can be difficult if you are short of money. Elegant clothing can definitely be expensive, but there are ways you can save money and still dress the way you want to. Here are some tips.

1. Get to know those discount stores! If you are partial to a particular label, visit an outlet store where that label may sell some of its items for a lower price. Also, check out the large discount stores that carry many different labels. It may take awhile to search through the racks and stacks to find an item you love, but when you find it, the time will be worthwhile.

2. Thrift Shops. Second-hand stores are similar to discount stores in that you have to spend time sorting through a lot of junk to get to the good stuff. But this can be fun, and it is definitely worthwhile when you find a great vintage or designer item for ten dollars. Be sure not to get carried away by the great prices. Purchase only things that you really love.

3. Mix and match. Be creative with the clothing you already have. When you switch things up, you give new life to items that you may be tired of. Pairing an old dress with a jacket or some different boots can make it feel like a whole new outfit.

4. Buy things that lend themselves to mixing and matching. If your clothing is versatile, this will be much easier. Neutral-colored items are a good investment, because they go with lots of different things. You can feel better about spending money on something when you know that you will be able to wear it often.

5. Buy a nice coat. In the winter (and even in late fall and early spring), people see you in your coat more often than they see what you're wearing underneath. This is why it's important to have a coat that is stylish as well as functional. That way you can make a good impression any time you're walking around outside, even if you're wearing pajamas underneath!

6. Buy nice footwear. No matter how nice your outfit is, it can be ruined by bad shoes. On the other hand, nice, stylish shoes can take a boring outfit up a couple of notches. If you walk a lot, invest in some shoes that are both comfortable and stylish, so you can look good and still get around. Like coats, shoes are worth spending a little extra cash on because you wear them so often.

Elegant clothing can definitely be expensive, but it does not have to break the bank. Dressing well is not reserved for the wealthy. People who do not have the resources to blow a whole paycheck on designer duds simply need to be more creative and put forth more effort. Get out there and find clothes that make you feel good, at prices that make you feel great!




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