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In case you haven’t noticed, being a girl gets expensive – especially if you love to shop as much as I do!
It’s even worse if you have to maintain two separate wardrobes (one for your femme self and one for your guy self).
So how can you be feminine and fashionable – WITHOUT going broke?
Here are my top 5 ways to build a femme wardrobe on a budget:
1. Shop at Consignment Stores
While you can find cheap clothes galore at thrift stores like the Salvation Army or Goodwill, it means sifting through racks of ugly, decades-old clothes.
Instead, I suggest shopping at consignment stores. Consignment stores also offer second-hand clothing, but they are much more choosy about what they offer.
It’s a great way to find fashionable (often designer) clothes for a fraction of the original price.
2. Save Big During Sales
I LOVE a good sale – and I’m sure you do too. The trick is to know when to shop to get the best deals.
Retailers usually offer their best sales at specific times of year, including:
- Major holidays like Labor Day, Mother’s Day, or the 4th of July
- After Christmas
- The end of summer
Many stores also have their own schedule for semi-annual sales. For example, Victoria’s Secret holds their Semi-Annual Sale in the winter and summer. Get on your favorite stores’ email lists to be notified of sales.
3. Shop the Outlets
Outlet stores like TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls, and Kohls are great places to find bargains year round.
Here are my favorite online outlets:
6PM.com and Overstock.com carry plus size clothing and large-size women’s shoes, so they’re a great option for bigger girls.
4. Stop Wasting Money on Things You Don’t Wear
Spending money on things you’ll later regret is the ultimate waste.
My rule is not to buy anything (no matter how cheap) unless it:
- Fits perfectly
- Is the right color
- Works with at least 2 outfits you already own
- Is returnable
I like to wait a week to cut the tags off any clothes I purchase so I can make up my mind slowly and still be able to return things later.
5. Know When to Save and When to Splurge
While it’s important to save money, some things worth investing in include:
- Silicon breast forms
- A high quality wig
- Good foundation and concealer
These items can make or break your feminine image, so purchase the best quality you can afford.
Then look for bargains when it comes to things like: trendy fashion pieces, eye shadow, nail polish, panties, etc.
How do YOU manage your femme wardrobe budget? Do you have any money-saving tips to add to this list?
As always, I’d love to hear from you, so please share in the comments section below!
Love,
Lucille
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Great set of tips!
I have shopped at a consignment shop locally for years that had both larger girl sizes, low prices, and amazing fashions. Recently I noticed they were no longer there. I was very sad:(
I am a BIG girl needing 3X or 4X sometimes with a size 12 W in shoes. I have found great deals at Meijer stores for clothing, especially casual clothes. And Lane Bryant is much less “old woman” than they once were.
For shoes, Payless has 12W and even 13 sometimes in the store, and once you find that perfect shoe, ou can order them online for amazing prices too. I even found over the calf boots this year that fit like a glove and I love them!
Other women have told me about Avenue and Cato’s but I have yet to shop there.
there are many places out there ladies, and for big girls along with reasonable prices too!
Veronica
Hi Lucille
I just loved your 5 ways especially the thing a lost of genuine girls seem to do such as
Spending money on things you’ll later regret is the ultimate waste.
I get a lot of clothes from ebay that are once worn and are still fashionable
My rule is not to buy anything (no matter how cheap) unless it:
Fits perfectly
Is the right color
Works with at least 2 outfits you already own
Is returnable
I like to wait a week to cut the tags off any clothes I purchase so I can make up my mind slowly and still be able to return things later.
A Lot of genuine girls do not obey your rules and that is where we wannabees can really get good stuff.
Thank you Lucille, for the wonderful tips, There are also department stores that offer discount racks with female clothing at a mere fraction of the original prices,I have found plenty of good modern clothing at dirt cheap prices there as well,, TTFN,, keep up the good work Lucille xxoo <3 , Joslin
I like shopping at Alloy and Amazon where I have prime and returns are no problem. Shoes (size 12) Amazon Also with great sales
http://www.barefoottess.com/
http://www.designershoes.com/
http://www.samantashoes.com/a/
it is hard to find clothes big girl
size 44 wast 45 cheat
For me, size is a problem, but I can find great bargains at Torrid on their clearance rack. Size 14 and up, and size 12 sexy pumps! (I once found a pair for $1.72!! YAY)
For me, size is a problem, but I can find great bargains at Torrid on their clearance rack. Size 14 and up, and size 12 sexy pumps! (I once found a pair for $1.72!! YAY)
I would like to suggest that you shop the clearance racks. The Dress Barn always has great dresses , tops ,and skirts at 50-70 percent off.