Comments on: How to Look Fabulous, Frugally: Part Two

By: Mrs. Micah

Mrs. Micah — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:22:08 +0000

I’m interviewing this week and I realized that I hate my old suit. Something about it doesn’t fit right anymore and it just feels altogether wrong for me. So I went out looking for a blazer that will compliment my best pair of dress pants. I was able to find one that looks good with a bunch of my blouses and my best dress pants as well as with my nice jeans and some other blouses, even a t-shirt.

It also goes well with my favorite accessory, a lovely scarf Micah gave me. Generally pretty exciting.

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By: jenna

jenna — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:06:41 +0000

I also agree with buying quality clothes that you can wear for a long time. I figure if I love it– I’ll wear it enough to get my moneys worth.

By: Emma

Emma — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:37:14 +0000

What really, I mean really bugs me is when I decide to go for the expensive stuff (yes, I admit, it happens sometimes) - I automatically expect quality - but it's simply not there any more. Those expensive clothes look like absolute crap after I washed them a few times, it is ridiculous. So why pay more if you end up with less? Emma´s last blog post..First time parents, new baby, no help - how to survive (part 1)

By: Shevy

Shevy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:01:50 +0000

I don’t buy a lot of clothes, period. I’m still wearing some good tunic style tops that I bought in the mid 80′s (no, they’re not neon colours or wildly cut and they don’t have shoulder pads!). In fact when I occasionally wear them with their matching slim just below knee length skirts I *always* get compliments. But when I do buy something new I tend to one extreme or the other.

I buy at least one inexpensive skirt per year. I pay $10 for a long, broomstick style skirt with elastic and drawstring waist. Right now I have 3 in good shape (and a couple of others only fit for wearing while cleaning the house).

I also occasionally go to a place that clears out designer clothes. I got a Liz Claiborne tshirt and long denim skirt, plus a DKNY tshirt. The shirts (with long or 3/4 sleeves) were about $20 to $25 each and the skirt was $30. And I got 2 Tommy Bahamas tshirts with 3/4 length sleeves at 75% off (about $25 each, not from the discount place, just on the marked down rack at Tommy Bahamas).

I would never pay full price for designer clothes but I’m happy to wear them when I get them for the same price as one from Zellers/Kmart! Plus they last for a lot longer than cheaper ones.

By: Martine

Martine — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:23:27 +0000

I have a mix of good quality and what I call disposable clothes. All my outerwear is of the best quality I can afford. My downfilled jacket and sheepskin lined leather boots will keep me warm for years and worth the investment. But I buy inexpensive t’shirts and my jeans at the thrift store, because I am hard on those items and have to toss them out after a couple of years no matter what the original cost.

By: Vintage Mommy

Vintage Mommy — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:45:44 +0000

I've been moving into the "spend a bit more for something nicer" camp over the last few years. I also try hard not to buy ANYTHING I don't really love right from the start. Stuff I compromise on usually ends up at the consignment store, regardless of how much I paid for it. Vintage Mommy´s last blog post..Infertility & My Espresso Machine

By: TheRoadtoHobbiton

TheRoadtoHobbiton — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:28:31 +0000

I have recently come to the conclusion that it is a waste of money to buy "throw-away" quality clothing. I have some Lands End tops that must be at least 4 years old, and I've worn them once a week most weeks for that time. They still look TERRIFIC! I have tops from Kohls from last year that look awful. It is just worth the extra money for the quality stuff. I have had great luck at our thrift store and consignment shops buying new or nearly new quality pieces (and I'm don't mean designer, I mean Lands End, LL Bean, Talbots, Coldwater Creek, Rugged Bear (kids), etc) at awesome prices. I love getting the bargain, and the beautiful clothes to boot! TheRoadtoHobbiton´s last blog post..What's most important to you?

By: Sarah H.

Sarah H. — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:36:59 +0000

I love the idea of having some highly versatile clothes in your wardrobe! For you it's a scarf, for me it's a casual tan-colored jacket I can wear over most blouses to fancy them up a little. I also agree that buying higher-cost items can be more worthwhile in the long-run...high quality can definitely last longer. There have been times when I've said to myself, "well, I guess I got what I paid for" after I bought something for cheap and in turn it starting falling apart way too soon. Sarah H.´s last blog post..Houseplant Hacks - An Introduction