As a Money Mentor the question I hear daily is..
"Help! I just need to make more money and I have no time."
Here is the solution.
The real Secret of Being Rich:
Earn more than you spend!
Enjoy this article to assist you to spend less on shopping!
Top 7 Ways to Dress Well on a Budget
Like to dress well but don’t have deep pockets? If you arm yourself with a little information, you can “dress to the nines” without going in the red.
Here’s how:
1. Take an inventory of your closet and make a list of things you need. Buying from a list will keep you focused and curb impulse buying.
2. Buy the best quality of clothes that you can afford. They’ll last longer, wear better, and ultimately, save you more money than buying inferior-quality pieces.
3. Buy classic styles. These will stand the test of time and not date you as easily as buying into trends.
4. Opt for mix-and-match separates. If you buy carefully, a little will go a long way. Five well-chosen shirts combined with two pairs of pants will give you ten combinations, for example. Two head-to-toe ensembles that don’t go with anything else will only give you two combinations.
5. Try for a primary color scheme. Build your wardrobe around three to five colors that look good on you. Not only will this allow you more mix-and-match opportunities, it will reduce the number of accessories that you need.
6. Opt for solids over patterns. Solids mix and match more easily and are less easily remembered than prints…which will make you look like you have a lot more clothes than you really do.
7. Buy on sale whenever possible. Join your favorite store’s mailing list to take advantage of “insider” sales notifications. Also frequent the designer “seconds” shops like Loehmann’s, T.J. Maxx, and Frugal Fannies, and make the rounds of the consignment stores in the best part of town. With a little bit of persistence, you can find quality pieces at affordable prices.
Dressing well doesn’t have to cost a fortune. If you take a little time to plan your needs and treat your wardrobe like the investment that it is, you can make a little go a long way. You can also look like you spend a lot of money on your clothes when all you’re really doing is combining a few well-chosen, high-quality pieces.
Diana Pemberton-Sikes is a wardrobe and image consultant and creator of Budget-Friendly Style, a seminar that shows women how to dress with champagne tastes on a beer budget. Visit her online at www.fashionforrealwomen.com.
Dr Anney’s additional comments:
Have you recently gained or lost weight? Do a Clothes exchange!
Post an ad on Craig’s List or pass the word among friends & co-workers...
Bring your good condition but no longer favorite clothes & swap them. No money changes hands. Everyone ends up with new items in their wardrobe!
Don’t turn up your nose at the Goodwill or other resale shops. With many downsizing or moving, local charities often receive super clothes from top swank shops that are barely worn. For under $10 you can get some great buys. If you are taking a trip to a climate unlike yours, visit the resale shops to get items for your trip. When I lived in Southern California, a week long conference in
Dr Anney Zee, Money
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