Clothes

The obvious reason for a shopper to frequent thrift stores is to save money. Thrift stores are full of donated clothing, shoes, accessories, household goods and furniture – generally used – all selling for a partial cost of what these…
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With each season change, we all seem to take stock of what we have in our closets and drawers and decide we need something new. To update one’s wardrobe can be quite pricey, especially if you only shop at certain…
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In 1968, the trouser or pantsuit, after tentative efforts over the previous seasons to secure a foothold in fashion, appeared to be gaining ground at last. Launched by designer Yves St. Laurent, the wide-legged pantsuit featured a loosely belted tunic…
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Granny and Glassless were two short-lived fads of the 1960s for the eyes. Contrary to the name, granny glasses (they were also referred to as Ben Franklin glasses) were a signature look of the young and “with it” crowd. They…
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It is estimated that a typical American family will spend about $500 per child during the back-to-school season. Between $400 and $450 of this will go to new clothes and shoes. If you are the parent of multiple children, the…
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Having 3 year old female twins has been a real full on sartorial education. Clothing for me is what I like and what fits, for my girls we have to look at far more criteria. My girls are like weeds,…
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Anyone who values themselves enough should want to dress well and look presentable, but the common issue for most people is how can I dress well without spending a fortune? The problem is not as complicated as you may think….
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For most students that back to school wardrobe will consist of several pairs of jeans, several sweat shirts, several tee shirts, one or two pairs of comfortable shoes and underwear. Also, many students believe that those students, whose attire is…
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The average college student is on a strict budget when it comes to shopping for anything for school, and their wardrobe is no different. They want to look hip, stylish and sophisticated, but figuring out how to get the newest,…
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Sometimes it seems that kids outgrow their new clothes before they’ve even worn them! Growth spurts and the quick-to-change tastes of children means that they go through a lot of clothes in a very small amount of time. Since they…
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The average male and female college student worries about their clothes they are wearing and how are they perceived by the fellow classmates, professors, and in and out of work. Many college students don’t realized you can get “real” designer…
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Back to school shopping is a timeless tradition but many college students find it difficult to balance their budgets between tuition and new threads. Luckily, with a little creativity and determination to save, a new wardrobe is definitely within reach….
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I don’t care where you live, what the cost of living is there or what big back to school sale you think you’ll catch, clothing is expensive! And so updating your wardrobe for back to school is as well. The…
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When you are getting ready to head to college, you want your clothes to reflect your personality. Since the money tree is not growing in the backyard, it is important to budget your college wardrobe. When you find a way…
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A Passion for Charity Shops (Thrift Stores) I have a secret passion. A secret activity. I am a regular customer of the charity shops of Dublin, Ireland, where I live. I hunt for charity shops. I want to find them…
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VINTAGE VOGUE, ON A BUDGETYou don’t have to look further than an Opportunity Shop, or Recycle Clothing. You’ll find fashion you forgot existed, or of yesteryear. It doesn’t mean it won’t look good on you today, at a price you…
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I have always been a bargain shopper. As soon as I enter a clothing store, I head straight to the clearance. I rarely bother looking at other areas, unless they have a 50 percent off sale going. So, imagine my…
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Prom can be an expensive experience; there’s the dress, shoes, accessories, limousine hire and numerous other expenses. Retailers are well aware that prom is an emotionally significant event so they take advantage of this in their pricing structure. Therefore, if…
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The countdown has officially begun. With only a few weeks until one of the biggest nights of the year, you still haven’t found the perfect dress. You have officially decided, you want to go to the vintage route. Although you…
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Jeans, Jeans, We All Scream At Mom Jeans! Before I begin I must say I am not a Mom Jean expert. But through talks I’ve had with friends and co-workers I found out how easy it was to gravitate to…
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Dressing a child, like everything else about their upbringing, is an educational process more than an end in itself. When dressing a child think “their educational process” more than “fulfilling mommy’s needs”. Dressing with style is no different. Empower them…
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Though fashion week is made up of runway shows from very different designers, somehow it seems that there are always a few unifying trends that seem to define each season.  For fall 2010, we see a general turn away from…
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Prioritizing and budgetting have always sounded like “old folk” talk until had my kids. When you hear people say, “After I had kids I was lucky to get a shower everyday!” They aren’t kidding. Before you know it you have…
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Have you had that disappointed feeling of never being on the cutting edge of fashion, that just when you feel like you have finally amassed a currently chic wardrobe, styles change dramatically. Whether it is hem length, skirt cut, neckline…
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Your Style.This would indicate that you need to identify what that is. In order to do so it is important to consider a number of factors. First it is important to take into consideration your body type. Not all fashions…
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True style never goes out of style. Formal dresses of all eras range from the exquisite to the hideous and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Vintage chic culls the best of any age’s formal couture and, thankfully,…
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Are you often pining after those cute new shoes at Nordstrom’s? Or do you hope desperately that a friend will nominate you to be on TLC’s “What Not to Wear” just so you can get a free hip wardrobe? Or…
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The cult series “Mad Men”, is as much feted for its fashion savvy as the genius of its writing and the quality of the acting. Ever since Joan Holloway (now Harris), Betty Draper Francis  and Peggy Olson first graced our screens,…
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IDENTIFY YOUR OWN PERSONAL STYLE It is good to develop your own sense of fashion style so that you have that sense of charisma which gives you an ‘expensive’ look. You may know yourself which colours and styles suit you….
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Though bright colors and flashy trends might be what the fashion magazines plaster on their covers, the real voice of a season can be found more in its trends of neutral colors.  Though a certain repetition is to be expected…
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