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Ariel's Advice Clothes are fun, expressive, and expensive.

If your closet is bursting at the seams but your wallet is feeling empty, I’m going to give you the best advices so you can save money when you’re shopping for new clothes.

Buy generic basics. If you’re buying layering pieces that you mostly wear under other things — like tank tops or plain t...
21/09/2022

Buy generic basics. If you’re buying layering pieces that you mostly wear under other things — like tank tops or plain tees — don’t bother shelling out for a brand name. No one’s going to see it, and it’s probably not going to last long — part of an undershirt’s job is keeping sweat off your nice button-down, right? Stick to stuff like Hanes and Fruit of the Loom, and save the labels for stuff you actually show off.

Launder Clothes Properly. Use a cold wash and don’t overdo the suds. I’ve had great success using half as much detergent...
20/09/2022

Launder Clothes Properly. Use a cold wash and don’t overdo the suds. I’ve had great success using half as much detergent; instead I add borax to the wash cycle and vinegar to the rinse. The cold wash also helps prevent potential shrinkage. Wash like with like colors; after all, that pink hue on your white shirts will require more washing and chemicals to remove.

Swap for special occasions “Just get a little black dress, you’ll wear it for everything.” Easier said than done, right?...
19/09/2022

Swap for special occasions “Just get a little black dress, you’ll wear it for everything.” Easier said than done, right? Especially when you’ve got a bunch of weddings to go to, and one’s in the daytime in a vineyard, and another involves a beach weekend. If you’ve got a special occasion coming up and a friend who’s a similar size, shop her closet for something new to wear. When she’s got an event coming up, you can return the favor — and you both get a better ROI on your formalwear.

Store your clothes with care. Extend the life of the clothes you do have by taking decent care of them. That means actua...
16/09/2022

Store your clothes with care. Extend the life of the clothes you do have by taking decent care of them. That means actually folding items like sweaters and tees, not overstuffing your drawers, and taking off those plastic dry-cleaning bags before you hang stuff up (oh yeah, you’ve got to hang stuff up, too!). For hanging items, invest in those fuzzy “huggable” hangers. It’s pricier than buying basic plastic hangers, but they won’t warp your tops’ shoulders.

Don’t Be Afraid of Thrift Stores. I have found my most enduring pieces in thrift and consignment stores for outrageously...
16/09/2022

Don’t Be Afraid of Thrift Stores. I have found my most enduring pieces in thrift and consignment stores for outrageously low prices. You won’t consistently strike gold, but visiting a thrift store is always a treasure hunt! Always try on items before purchasing. Sit, stand, walk and swing your arms to make sure the fit is perfect. If it’s almost perfect and you love the item, take it to a tailor and have it adjusted.

Shop out of season. We know, it’s exciting to buy things pre-season. When it’s icy outside, that lightweight sundress ma...
16/09/2022

Shop out of season. We know, it’s exciting to buy things pre-season. When it’s icy outside, that lightweight sundress makes you feel like spring is right around the corner. But if you’re buying in anticipation of what’s next, you’re paying the maximum retail price. If you shop for what’s not happening, you’ll get a much better price. Sure, it might feel weird to buy a sweater when it’s nearly triple digits outside, but it’ll save you some cool cash.

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