Save or Splurge ?

post submitted by Sira D'Arpino - City Chic Consultants

       With Spring kicking in to high gear, everyone is asking me, “What should I spend money on for my wardrobe? What clothing is considered an investment, and what pieces should I just buy on sale or at a discount store?”

       My advice is to splurge on basics, and save on trends. Basics should be timeless, lasting a while because they are of good quality, and have a long shelf life in your closet.

 Here are some examples:

Splurge on:

Suits:      as you know from our Ten Ways to Suit Up blog, a suit can take you a long way and provide endless options.

So you want to get a really good one and have it tailored to fit

(City Chic does custom alterations!)

Shoes: I always recommend people buy good shoes. There is no need to suffer for style, and there is nothing fashionable about blisters!

Jeans:A good pair of jeans (now, before you disagree, think of how often you wear jeans! If you look and feel good in a pair of jeans, you will wear them all the time. So it needs to be high quality to wear well, and the cost-per-use will average out to your benefit.)  

Save on:
Seasonal clothing: Most seasonal clothing can be found at amazing prices after the season is done, so it makes sense to shop around for next season and find a classic shape.

Trends and fads: Here today, gone tomorrow fashion trends should not cost an arm and a leg!

Accessories, especially costume jewelry: There is nothing like finding that fun, funky necklace on the sale display or getting those cute hoop earrings at the BOGO sale. Don’t spend a lot on accessories and trendy jewelry–save your money for diamonds, ladies!

 

Sira D'Arpino
City Chic Consultants
citychicri@yahoo.com
401.525.1494