Build a Secondhand Wardrobe
With so many resale, consignment and vintage stores dotting the urban and high-tech landscape, it's no wonder that many people have discovered a new way to build a wardrobe. You'll find stylish contemporary castoffs and unique classics from a bygone era at a fraction of what department stores are charging. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Assess your professional and casual clothing needs, putting more emphasis on what you like and know you'll wear than on what's in style or fashionable. Break it down by tops, bottoms, jackets and - for women - dresses.
2. Determine a color palette that complements your coloring and suits your general preferences. Make a master list and consult it faithfully when you shop, revising it as your needs change or tastes evolve.
3. Give yourself time to build a secondhand wardrobe. You'll have to sift through many one-of-a-kind pieces before you find something that's your style and size.
4. Visit consignment shops for brand-name discards. Discuss your wish-list styles and measurements with the shop owner so that he or she has your needs in mind when making acquisitions and can call you when things come in.
5. Turn to vintage stores for coats, sweaters, casual wear and accessories. You may also discover that perfect evening or cocktail dress.
6. Frequent yard sales, garage sales and rummage sales. Wear leggings and a slim-fitting top to try things on hassle-free.
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