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Frugal is the new black - The Debt Diva
13 Jun '08
3 min read
Dressing the Diva
“When I see an outfit I really covet in the store, I stalk it,” Davis says. “I check back every week or so to see if it is on sale, and if the store still has my size. I'll visit the retailer's website to see if they are offering any online specials. I never, ever pay full price.”
• Visit discounters like Stein Mart, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, which have a good selection of career and casual clothes for much less than department store prices. Sign up for their customer cards to be notified of special sales not always open to the public, that give you a sneak peek at sale prices or an extra discount.
• When you're shopping for clothes, don't buy something just because it is on sale. Make sure it works with your wardrobe or you'll end up with a closet full of odds and ends that represent wasted cash.
• Follow the designers to your neighborhood shopping center. Stores like Target are signing with trendy designers to create looks for less. Check out Isaac Mizrahi there. Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker can be found at Dave and Barry's, and even Vera Wang is designing for Kohl's.
• Don't overlook yard sales and thrift stores like The Salvation Army or Goodwill Industries. One woman's castoff is another woman's Chanel.
• Search for designer brands online at sites like eBay where you can bid for great bargains.
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“When I see an outfit I really covet in the store, I stalk it,” Davis says. “I check back every week or so to see if it is on sale, and if the store still has my size. I'll visit the retailer's website to see if they are offering any online specials. I never, ever pay full price.”
• Visit discounters like Stein Mart, T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, which have a good selection of career and casual clothes for much less than department store prices. Sign up for their customer cards to be notified of special sales not always open to the public, that give you a sneak peek at sale prices or an extra discount.
• When you're shopping for clothes, don't buy something just because it is on sale. Make sure it works with your wardrobe or you'll end up with a closet full of odds and ends that represent wasted cash.
• Follow the designers to your neighborhood shopping center. Stores like Target are signing with trendy designers to create looks for less. Check out Isaac Mizrahi there. Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker can be found at Dave and Barry's, and even Vera Wang is designing for Kohl's.
• Don't overlook yard sales and thrift stores like The Salvation Army or Goodwill Industries. One woman's castoff is another woman's Chanel.
• Search for designer brands online at sites like eBay where you can bid for great bargains.
Click here to view more:
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