Comments on: Saving Money Cost Me http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html understanding the weight of money Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:20:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: I’m Looking Good Today » The Weight of Money http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-1260 I’m Looking Good Today » The Weight of Money Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:10:49 +0000 http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-1260 [...] I’ve received three direct compliments and multiple friendly greetings this morning, all because I finally fit in at work. I decided that I’d been putting shopping off for too long and dragged myself to the mall on Saturday. I went with a very clear plan of action and didn’t leave until I’d reached my goals. And now, at work, I’m seeing the clear benefits of all the effort - more respect and friendliness from coworkers. [...] [...] I’ve received three direct compliments and multiple friendly greetings this morning, all because I finally fit in at work. I decided that I’d been putting shopping off for too long and dragged myself to the mall on Saturday. I went with a very clear plan of action and didn’t leave until I’d reached my goals. And now, at work, I’m seeing the clear benefits of all the effort - more respect and friendliness from coworkers. [...]

]]> By: Frugal Necessities: Pantyhose » The Weight of Money http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-986 Frugal Necessities: Pantyhose » The Weight of Money Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:25:41 +0000 http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-986 [...] Dressing for work is costing too much – mostly in terms of time and frustration of knowing I don’t quite “fit in”. While I know I need to go shopping and have reviewed some great comment on the subject, I’m still struggling every morning getting dressed for work. [...] [...] Dressing for work is costing too much – mostly in terms of time and frustration of knowing I don’t quite “fit in”. While I know I need to go shopping and have reviewed some great comment on the subject, I’m still struggling every morning getting dressed for work. [...]

]]> By: Donna Jean http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-824 Donna Jean Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:24:54 +0000 http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-824 Thanks for all the feedback, lots of helpful suggestions to help me figure out what to do next. I took several thrift store items home to momma this past weekend for some fitted tailoring and they are looking better. I also finished a book, Ready to Wear, that was really helpful and prompted me to clean out my closet of all the things that I don't wear (for work or pleasure) and I now have a good idea of what I have and what I still need -- the situation is a little less desperate at the moment. Thanks for all the feedback, lots of helpful suggestions to help me figure out what to do next. I took several thrift store items home to momma this past weekend for some fitted tailoring and they are looking better.

I also finished a book, Ready to Wear, that was really helpful and prompted me to clean out my closet of all the things that I don’t wear (for work or pleasure) and I now have a good idea of what I have and what I still need — the situation is a little less desperate at the moment.

]]> By: bluntmoney http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-823 bluntmoney Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:14:11 +0000 http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-823 I hated shopping for clothes as well, until I read a book called Brenda's Wardrobe Companion. It really helped. Also, maybe look at things on a cost-per-use basis? I hated shopping for clothes as well, until I read a book called Brenda’s Wardrobe Companion. It really helped. Also, maybe look at things on a cost-per-use basis?

]]> By: laura http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-795 laura Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:24:06 +0000 http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-795 Wow, it's like you're telling my life's story! I, too, hate clothes shopping, but look at it this way: If you itemize deductions, once you do finally find some outfits that work for you, donate the ones you don't like back to the thrift store, then write off the donation on your taxes. If the clothes are worth a lot more than you paid for them, you may break even with the tax savings. Wow, it’s like you’re telling my life’s story! I, too, hate clothes shopping, but look at it this way: If you itemize deductions, once you do finally find some outfits that work for you, donate the ones you don’t like back to the thrift store, then write off the donation on your taxes. If the clothes are worth a lot more than you paid for them, you may break even with the tax savings.

]]> By: Wanda http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-785 Wanda Mon, 29 Jan 2007 07:45:47 +0000 http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-785 It'd be a good idea to invest in a 3-piece suit (jacket, skirt, pants) in a nice dark wool (grey or black) - you can mix and match and they would last you a long time if properly cared for. Then you can just update your wardrobe every season with accessories. I know that Loehmann's online have many designer suits on sale, especically if you are between sizes 4-10. Good luck! It’d be a good idea to invest in a 3-piece suit (jacket, skirt, pants) in a nice dark wool (grey or black) - you can mix and match and they would last you a long time if properly cared for. Then you can just update your wardrobe every season with accessories. I know that Loehmann’s online have many designer suits on sale, especically if you are between sizes 4-10.

Good luck!

]]> By: Jenn http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-744 Jenn Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:16:21 +0000 http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-744 Do you ever go over to Rebecca's site? http://betweenmypeers.com/ She has great fashion advice. It does sound like you need to bite the bullet, go through your closet and decide what it is you need in a work wardrobe then buy a few key pieces. Maybe you don't actually need to purchase a suit or anything, but if you had a few pairs of dress slacks and a couple of dress shirts? Or if you went out and paid the money for say 2 suits that fit you well, (say in one of those "sales of the century" that JC Penney has every single weekend-with my coloring I would say a black suit and a gray, but I don't know what yours is) then fill it out with a variety of button up shirts or shells from the thrift store and some skirts from the thrift store that would work with either blazers? In the mean time, do you have any friends or family members that might have something in the closet that you could borrow, say someone who has lost or gained weight that might have something in your size or someone who used to work in an office but is now staying home? There might be someone who could lend you something for a few months until you can budget some more money. Just a thought. Do you ever go over to Rebecca’s site?

http://betweenmypeers.com/

She has great fashion advice.

It does sound like you need to bite the bullet, go through your closet and decide what it is you need in a work wardrobe then buy a few key pieces. Maybe you don’t actually need to purchase a suit or anything, but if you had a few pairs of dress slacks and a couple of dress shirts? Or if you went out and paid the money for say 2 suits that fit you well, (say in one of those “sales of the century” that JC Penney has every single weekend-with my coloring I would say a black suit and a gray, but I don’t know what yours is) then fill it out with a variety of button up shirts or shells from the thrift store and some skirts from the thrift store that would work with either blazers?

In the mean time, do you have any friends or family members that might have something in the closet that you could borrow, say someone who has lost or gained weight that might have something in your size or someone who used to work in an office but is now staying home? There might be someone who could lend you something for a few months until you can budget some more money.

Just a thought.

]]> By: steph http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-732 steph Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:23:00 +0000 http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-732 Try New York and Co or even the clearance rack at old navy. They always have coupons and the clothes are nice enough without breaking the bank. Try New York and Co or even the clearance rack at old navy. They always have coupons and the clothes are nice enough without breaking the bank.

]]> By: Mrs.Bart http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-726 Mrs.Bart Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:04:36 +0000 http://theweightofmoney.com/2007/01/saving-money-cost-me.html#comment-726 Creating a first time professional wardrobe is tough! If you have a car, try hitting thrift stores in other neighborhoods. The wealthy neighborhoods that are known for both parents working should have a better selection of suits. Also, try Target. You can get some nice basics there. Good luck! Creating a first time professional wardrobe is tough! If you have a car, try hitting thrift stores in other neighborhoods. The wealthy neighborhoods that are known for both parents working should have a better selection of suits. Also, try Target. You can get some nice basics there. Good luck!

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