Revamp Your Tired Wardrobe!
Are you trying to get ready for the next season of stylishness without spending too much? I hate to brag, but I'm kind of amazing at shopping smart and revitalizing looks that haven't been fresh for a while--out of practice, curiosity, and necessity. Perhaps one of these hints can help you, too!
Buy a shawl, scarf, or wrap. The French are amazing with their scarf usage, and we should really all aspire to be half as good as they are with pepping an outfit up with a mere drape of wool or silk. Aim for a cool cashmere blend (a street-boughtpashmina won't set you back too much) or an eBay find.
Hunt down your most classic accessories. Time to get shopping in your own closet! Look through your jewelry box for all the things that can't get dated, like pearl studs, a watch with a black leather strap, sterling silver accessories, and chain necklaces with gemstone pendants.
Go for skirts--and jazz things up with fresh tights! Let's say that your skirts are feeling tired from past seasons, and you need something need a jazzy. Head toMacys or Sock Dreams for fresh polka-dotted tights, opaque leg treatments that are warm yet classic, and items that look straight off the runway.
Take things to the tailor. Bundle up all your designer pieces that are too big, and then trundle them off the the tailor's shop (otherwise known as the magic maker's shop). Pieces that were pricey from the consignment shop are worth breathing some life into-- especially instead of buying an inferior piece that just screams "cheap!" The good thing about buying items in 100% cotton or wool is that they can be easily altered and shaped to your needs.
Identify your one "must have." Shop smart! There's probably one piece that you need for the season, like a trench coat for spring or a pair of tennis shoes for the weekend. Take a closet inventory before you buy, and don't forget to buy using a coupon code or discount to keep your purchasing power strong.
Don't tempt yourself. While a few fashion magazines (or even better, free fashion website internet browsing) won't hurt anyone, buying a fat Vogue and Bazaar will not help you weather the storm. If you know you'll feel tempted to shop, don't do it!
Funnel that shopping budget into something smart, or don't bother! Money saved on clothes ideally should not become a "music fund" or a "book blow money account." If you love buying clothes and you know you'll waste the saved money in another way, perhaps this whole thrifty thing should be re-thought after all!
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