The cost of the average wedding dress in 2018 was $1,631 according to popular wedding website The Knot, but in some parts of the country it can be more than $2,000. Bridesmaids dresses usually average $150 each. Weddings are expensive, and a wedding dress is likely to cost to more than any other … [Read more...] about Ways to save on a wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses
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New ways to use old sweaters
They take up space in your closets and drawers. Some of them have issues — they pill, they pull, they snag, they shrink. Some are beautiful — and some are not. But we all have them. Sweaters come with the season, and appear on ski slopes, at holiday parties (and there are parties to celebrate … [Read more...] about New ways to use old sweaters
How to be your own fashionista on the cheap
The following is a guest post by Marie Woodruff, author of How To Keep Your Wardrobe Updated. So you want to be your own stylish fashionista on the cheap, without breaking the bank? Living on the cheap you can be just that. The primary focus in keeping your wardrobe updated economically and … [Read more...] about How to be your own fashionista on the cheap
Clothing the kids without busting your budget
Kids go through clothes like boxes of Cheerios. We say: don’t spend a lot of money on play wear and school clothes. By the time kids wear them or use them once or twice, who can tell if they’re new or used anyway? You can find some kids’ clothes in excellent condition at thrift stores like … [Read more...] about Clothing the kids without busting your budget
How to start a minimalist wardrobe
Brent moved in recently, and can I just say? The boy has a lot of stuff. Holy cow. In fact, I think he has more clothes than I do. Which is fine, because I really don’t have very many clothes. I teased him a little about it, and he got rid of a few more shirts, but the fact of the matter is, I … [Read more...] about How to start a minimalist wardrobe
6 ways to save on kids’ back-to-school clothes
Most parents do not relish back-to-school clothes shopping. The crowds and the cost create a less-than-enjoyable experience. I can’t fix the crowds but I can help with the cost. Last year, I outfitted my two kids for the school year for less than $100 each. Considering many items easily sell … [Read more...] about 6 ways to save on kids’ back-to-school clothes
How to get the best deals at thrift stores
Thrift store shopping has long been a necessity for those with limited resources, but these days it’s embraced by people of all economic levels. Not only is it a dependable way to save money, but it’s fun. Where else can you find a Liz Claiborne skirt (new, with tags) hanging next to one from … [Read more...] about How to get the best deals at thrift stores
7 stores to buy trendy fashion inexpensively
Keeping up with all of the latest fashion trends can make your head spin. The struggle is real for consumers trying to save a buck. Luckily, there are stores that allow shoppers the opportunity to stay up to date without having to completely deplete their bank accounts. Make the most of your … [Read more...] about 7 stores to buy trendy fashion inexpensively
The secret to a fashionable wardrobe on a budget
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Imagine a dream boutique where everything in the shop fits you, makes you look good, is just your style and it’s affordable. If your closet is done up right, it can become that dream boutique, says Janna Beatty, co-author (with Sharon White) of Quintessential Style: Cultivate and Communicate Your … [Read more...] about The secret to a fashionable wardrobe on a budget
12 ways to reuse old pantyhose
If you're like me, you have a drawer full of pantyhose with runs that you can only wear with slacks or boots. But there are lots more ways to recycle pantyhose, stockings and tights and save money in the bargain. All you need is a pair of scissors. Lint mitt: Use the foot part as a mitt, to … [Read more...] about 12 ways to reuse old pantyhose
5 tips to find the best local prices on clothing in 10 minutes or Less
While new technologies in virtual retail are allowing you to browse a store’s merchandise and see fashion catwalks in action, we all still have times when we just have to run to a local store and get something in person. Whether we are down to the wire with finding an outfit for an office party or … [Read more...] about 5 tips to find the best local prices on clothing in 10 minutes or Less
Think you’re saving on high-end stuff at outlet stores? Think again
With the holiday season fast approaching now is as good a time as any to review what we're really getting at outlet stores. This isn’t meant to discourage people from shopping at outlets, it’s just to advise and to make us better shoppers. Overall, you can save money at an outlet store. The same … [Read more...] about Think you’re saving on high-end stuff at outlet stores? Think again
