You're wrong! Real style isn't about endless logos and
big designers: it's about knowing what you love and what looks great on you! Here are tips for getting maximum bang for your
wardrobe bucks: 1. You need to have backbone to your wardrobe, so
start out with the basics: several solid-color tees and tanks, a couple of sweaters
(either cardigans or pullovers), and some nice-fitting khakis, jeans, and skirts in
flattering lengths and styles. Buy them at inexpensive stores like WalMart, or check the
end-of-season sales at department stores for good quality! 2. Never buy something that goes with nothing
else in your closet. You may never find that perfect piece to go with it or by the time
you do find it you'll have outgrown it or the trend has officially ended (which has
happened to me far too many times)! Learn to mix and match, and you'll have endless
possiblities! Pick a couple of colors to be the "theme" of your closet. Know
what styles work on you and which ones don't. 3.Try going to a store like Target and WalMart for
trendy styles without all the logos - for alot less! If you like the department store
feel, check out JC Penney and Sears. They have lots of trendy threads and tons of too-cute
shoes! 4. Regularly check your favorite, more expensive
stores for sales. Some are better than others, but you wouldn't believe what luck you
could have! The sales usually come a couple months after the clothing is released. Also
regularly check local outlet stores! 5. Visit a thrift or vintage shop! Vintage clothing is
clothing from past eras, usually in great condition and thrift, or consignment, is
clothing from a couple of years ago, in okay condition. Some thrift shops exclusively
carry well-known labels and designers! You can find quite the deal at shops like these, if
you look hard enough! 6. Shoes can make or break an outfit, and they can add
alot to a simple look. Instead of buying more and more clothes, buy several different
styles of shoes, to update classics and add some style to an outfit! A cheap way to make a
fun sandals is to buy a pair of cheap thongs (usually about $5) and decorate them with fun
flowers or cute little ribbons. Very easy, very hip! 7. Add little accessories like handbags, jewelry, and
hair pieces. Buy them in hip patterns and funky colors to add personality. And be sure
they are really easy on the bank account (under $25) because some accessories are only
around a couple of months! 8. Get together with friends and have a clothing swap.
Trade anything you no longer like or have outgrown with something new (to you) and cool! 9. You can find tons of thrift shops and cool, but
cheap clothing sites on the net! Here are a few to check out: Casey is a real, fashion-forward teenage
girl who loves clothes (and describes her own look as "trendy prep") If
you want to ask her a question, post it to the Fashion Forum under
"Teen" and put "Ask Casey" in the Subject line.
-GirlfriendsLA.com - Very trendy
clothing and accessories.
-Cudas.com - Cheap fun and
funky slides and thong sandals!
-GoJane.com - Trendy, glam threads
like glittery skirts and cool tops for mostly under $30!
-JCPenney.com - Trendy and stylish
clothing and awesome shoes and accessories!
-Check this out for lots of
information on thrift and vintage shopping
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