5 Dressing Tips To Help You Look Like
A Million On A Minimum Wage
by Shirley Pierce and Janet Behmer
What
kind of woman likes to go bargain shopping? Any
woman who wants more bang for her buck and just
about any woman with a reflection and a pulse.
And
because we help women of all shapes, sizes and
economic backgrounds, we know that bargain
shopping is a must for a lot of women. New
clothing is a luxury they just can’t afford.
However,
economics aside, every woman, no matter how
little she has, wants to buy herself something
new. So, read on and learn how to enjoy the
splurge with none of the guilt.
Here
are the five ways to look like a million on a
minimum wage.
DO
YOUR HOMEWORK
Let
us marvel you with our psychic powers. How much
prep time do you put in before you go shopping?
We know what your answer is going to be. Zip.
Right? You just get that primal urge or that
extra space on your credit card and off you go.
All we ask is that you take two seconds to take a
deep breath what you need, how much money you
have, what’s in, what’s out.
Your
first step is to go shopping in your own closet
so you can make a mental or written note of what
you want to add to it. See what needs to be
replaced or if there are any basics you’re
still missing like tops to go under blazers or
shoes that go with everything. You know the
drill. Then try to think of a few classic pieces
that might help to stretch what you already have
like a white shirt with a French cuff or a little
black dress.
KNOW
WHAT TO BUY
What
should a shopper look for when buying a
“bargain”? Check the merchandise
carefully. Is it well constructed? Are the seams
stitched properly? Are there loose threads? If
there is a pattern, does it match at the seams?
If a store is selling seconds that are slightly
flawed or irregular, there should be a sign or a
tag from the manufacturer telling you so.
If
merchandise is marked down, make sure you know
why. Check for rips, tears, dirt or make-up
smears. If you find a problem that’s easily
cleaned or repaired, check with the sales people
to see if you can have the item at an even bigger
discount.
TIMING
IS EVERYTHING
The
best time to find bargains? Discount stores offer
bargains all year round. But you can catch great
buys at your favorite retail watering hole faster
than you can say ... holiday. And there’s a
slew of them. If you can time your urges, try to
make them coincide with the following dates.
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