Dressing for Less
Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday
Tonight I will be teaching the class, “Dressing for Success on a Budget’ sponsored by The Money School of Delaware. The premise being that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to look professional and how to have a “Champagne Closet with a Beer Budget”
As a self proclaimed frugal fashionista, I usually don’t pay full retail price for my clothing nor do I shop high end department stores or boutiques in a mall. Thrifting at Goodwill or The Salvation Army, hitting a local Consignment Shop, low end retail sales and clearance shopping is much more fun and is easier on my wallet.
Chain stores such as Ross, Marshall’s, TJMaxx, Burlington Coat Factory, Rugged Wearhouse, and Target understands the needs of women who want designer clothing but with lower prices.
I read fashion magazines and blogs and try to stay current with the latest trends but if I can recreate an outfit with thrifted items from Goodwill I most certainly will!
When my sons were younger, they only knew the “Mart Brothers” – Kmart and Walmart!
Shoes are definitely my weakness and I have too many pairs to count, but I never pay full price, not when there are ways to get Reward Points from stores such as DSW or coupons and AAA discounts at Payless and of course the clearance sales at Target!
JC Penney and Sears may not be top on your shopping list but they should be, especially for their end-of-season clearance sales, remember the Liz Claiborne jeans I found for a dollar? Kohl’s is also another great place to shop for clearance deals. Mixing thrifted items with new pieces can make a perfect outfit.
Also, don’t sleep on the cheapie cheap Dollar Stores either, places like Family Dollar, Dollar General and even Dollar Tree oftentimes have great accessories like leggings, tights, hats and scarves. Remember this Fedora that I bought last summer from Dollar Tree!
There are also great deals and bargains to be found online and from catalogs like eShakti, Spiegel and Avon all of which are my favorites.
If you are attending a fancy soiree, try a high end online site such as “Rent the Runway” or “Beg Borrow Steal” and in a pinch go to a Consignment Shop located in a high end neighborhood which is how I found a gown for a Ball that I attended last year.
Dressing for less doesn’t mean you can’t afford better, nor does it have be an embarrasing event, however, I must admit that it can be addictive, especially on $2 Tuesdays at Goodwill!
I want to raid your closet lol!! Mama looks are great love the shoes, the bags everything!!!
Thanks, just let me know the time and day and as long as I can reciprocate it a date! Enjoy the rest of the evening.
You already know how I feel about bargains…LOVE them! I love your style and you have some great shoes in your collection! Feel free to link this post up to my current Personal Style Linkup – I’d love to have you show off your thrifty fashion sense! 🙂
~Whitney
http://www.whitneynicjames.com
Thank you sis, I’ll check it out. Bargains are for thrill seekers and you know, we definitely seek a thrill!!! Have a fantastic night.
🙂 XO
Love those black Fioni for Payless Peep Toe Pumps! 🙂
Thank you, I love how Payless has really stepped up their game with “designer” shoes. Have a good night.
Great post and I love the outfits you styled on the beer budget. You look Great in every pose. I never pay full price for anything, not even furniture and I love to shop my pal Clearance.
I know, it’s it fun getting a bargain? I think the thrill of shopping is seeking and finding items on clearance! Have a fantabulous evening.
Oh, I love this post and I bet you know why. I am also a bargain shopper and will almost never pay full price. The first picture with the red top and leopard print scarf caught my eye – a lovely color combination and looks wonderful on you. When I’m in the mood for a designer item (and my budget allows) I also look to Ideeli. And also, ebay for great vintage items and mostly good deals on stuff.
Yes indeedy I do – we are birds of a feather. I get emails from Ideeli all the time but never checked them out, I need to so thanks for the share!
The scarf and the green bag are stand out pieces! You can rock them with so many looks!
Yes, thank you, I love having accessories that work with most of my wardrobe pieces. Have a wonderful night!
The same places as you. I can’t afford these big department stores and even if I could….why?!?!?
Have fun at your class tonight.
Oh yeah, I dig that purple dress too!
Thank you my dear – my thoughts exactly! Have a fantabulous night!
I sure will! You too. Thx
I am completely with you. I love thrifting and consignment shopping, and even when I’m in a regular retail store, I’m on the sale rack or armed with coupons. Finding a great outfit is awesome — but finding a great outfit at a great price is even better! And I am loving that green purse! I haven’t been to Ross in a while, but you definitely make me want to go back 🙂
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Thank you my dear, as I’ve stated before, the thrill of shopping is in finding a bargain! I haven’t been to Ross in a while and got this purse last year, they also had it in blue…did I get it…no…do I regret it…yes!! Have an awesome day tomorrow.
What a fun post! I always love seeing what you put together! Enjoy your class! 🙂
Well you definitely are ahead of the class!!! You have created a desire in me again, to get those deals☺ Looking fine…now go teach your students how to thrift like a queen.
Thanks, unfortunately didn’t have many students but had fun anyway. Have a wonderful weekend!
You have a great eye! I am a total failure at the fashion department. I so wish I could go shopping with you sometime. I’ve pinned this onto my frugal strategies board. Priceless info here.
Oh that would be so fun, but sometimes when thrifting it’s luck! Have a funtastic weekend!