How to Look Hot on a Budget

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Save up money

   A "good deal" on an item you never wear is actually a bad deal. , Buy clothes that suit your body, coloring, sense of style, and existing wardrobe. , The more outfits you can use something in, the better. , Some pieces may be worth spending more money on because you will wear them often.
   
   Others will be worn seldom or even just once for a special occasion so should be purchased as inexpensively as possible.
   
   Try calculating the "cost per wear" of each item. , Don't be pushed around by what the fashion industry says.
   
   You'll just end up spending a lot of cash on new clothes every season. , It's cheaper to buy new costume jewelry, scarves, or hats every season than to buy a whole new wardrobe. , Thrift stores and garage sales can give you huge bargains if you're willing to invest time and energy in finding them.
   
   Craft stores can provide accessories. , Shop when the seasons change, or buy summer clothes in winter, and vice versa.
   
   Boxing Day sales are a great time to get bargains! , Sometimes sewing on a button or taking in a hem is all that is needed to make an outfit perfect.
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   Step 2: keeping in mind what you plan on buying

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   Step 3: and what you estimate it will cost.

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   Step 4: Go shopping with someone you trust to tell you the truth

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   Step 5: and has a good sense of style

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   Step 6: but remember to buy what YOU like.

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   Step 7: Be honest with yourself

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   Step 8: and only buy things you know you'll need

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   Step 9: and will wear often.

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    Step 10: Buy versatile pieces.

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    Step 11: Decide how important the quality of a piece is.

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    Step 12: Create your own sense of style.

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    Step 13: If you must follow seasonal trends

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    Step 14: do so with accessories.

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    Step 15: Be savvy about where you shop.

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    Step 16: Be savvy about when you shop.

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    Step 17: Learn basic sewing skills.

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