Comments on: Tell Us Tuesday: Your Frugal Fashion Tips

By: M.Caroline

M.Caroline — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:43:31 +0000

ONLY buy something if you need AND love it. Don’t buy something just because its ridiculously cheap.
As a hardcore clearance rack junkie this can be difficult. I can get a sense of faux urgency when I see something 75% off,$2, and ‘I’ll put it on in the car’. I’m getting better but the fact is, I’m drowning in $2 buys that don’t fit me great.
Get rid of one before you buy one. “need” a new tshirt? toss a few goodwill’s way before buying anymore. Quality over quantity. I really only need 3 pairs of jeans. Ebay for pricier items. Last month I bought a pair of $70 levi’s off ebay with tags for $17.99 including shipping.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:03:01 +0000

I’m such a fan of Goodwill. My sister and I go to the Goodwill in the nicest neighborhood (because the items donated there are sold in the same location), and find tons of “name” label clothes that are gently worn, or sometimes even still have tags on them. I’m a fairly common size so I have no problem finding mall-store-brand jeans (usually about $5 each) and sweaters that are still current-looking (costing even less). My favorite things to get at Goodwill are vintage dresses, because no one else is wearing something like it; shoes, even though some people can’t get over the ick factor I’ve found good condition labels and then wore them into the ground; and purses ($3! I can afford to get several!).

By: Jerry

Jerry — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:15:05 +0000

My wife and I are both thrift store junkies. We donate and buy in equal parts. My wife loves to mix and match pieces from different eras. We both love vintage and new and mixing the 2 is great fun. It’s also insurance for the environment buying used which is also important to us. And, it leads to MAJOR savings for the wallet.
Jerry
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By: pam munro

pam munro — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:15:45 +0000

I agree with shopping sales and thrift shops – buying off season – and having a basic wardrobe. To that I would add that I am always on the hunt for deals on accessories and jewelry – I bought a silver belt made from spoons at a craft faire – and am wearing a key I bought at an antique store + a ball chain from somewhere. I also do my own simple alterations, such as shortening pants/skirts/dresses – and I have been known to replace buttons with better ones. With good basics, you can update a look with trendy accessories which tip a hat to fashion. From time to time I have also made simple pieces of clothing and done some knitting. (The yarn was a thrift shop find.) I also buy gala clothes when I come upon a good deal rather than waiting to the last minute and having to pay full price! By the way, Payless shoes are perfectly fine for a gala, as you won’t wear them more than a few times, at best…& no one will really notice…

By: Trevor @ Financial Nut

Trevor @ Financial Nut — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:55:48 +0000

I find that if you stay fit and keep close to the gym, you can make most things look good! It’s an inexpensive and healthy way to keep in style!

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By: Zella

Zella — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:32:55 +0000

My husband and I live in black t-shirts and jeans outside of work, and for work, I generally go with Ann Taylor Loft clearance. My latest score was two pairs of cords for $4.88 each. That said, most of the black t-shirts are band shirts. Those are usually gifts to one another, since bands think that charging $30 for a t-shirt is appropriate these days, and finding them online/on eBay generally means that none of the cash is actually going to the band. Zella´s last blog post..Bittersweet bitterness

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:06:53 +0000

I have a lot of black basics that I dress up with the season's colors - so today I'm in some trendy black jeans from Urban Outfitters, a black sweater from Banana Republic, a black vest from Gap and a bright hot orange tank underneath from Victoria's Secret. I wear the black items quite often, but change it up with shirts and accessories to make it seem like different outfits. Layering different basics together creates new looks. I also love scarves - so in right now, and they cover up your old clothing to make a completely new outfit! Rebecca´s last blog post..Spring Cleaning Day 1 - Shake the House