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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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Gotta love when VS has a sale. Got a black bra, panty, and garter belt with white lace for $80. I recently went dress shopping and totally lucked out on a cute black mini dress for less than $4.
Try the discount racks at Forever 21. Sears is another good option as they have sales alot and the stuff is fairly inexpensive to start.When it comes places like Victoria’s Secret, you will want to wait for sales to buy stuff. 50 bucks for a bra, are they high?!
I save bunches of money by shopping on eBay. Great items, wonderful prices!!!
I am a lucky girl to have a younger, hipper wife who has no problem sharing. She has a good fashion sense and I have good taste as well so it works out for both of us. I know not all the “girls” have the good fortune I have, but she loves me in and out of my femme self. I love her more than you can imagine. Ladies the right mate for you is out there but finding them is sometimes a bit of a challenge.
Your tips are more useful in changing me. Thank you
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There is another way to save $$$ that I’ve found to be satisfying. Put on something short, sheer, and sexy. Take your most feminine allure to a nice bar, hike up your skirt, cross your legs and smile. You won’t have to spend one cent on drinks…and you might even get a dinner out of the deal.
Your idea made me smile… though it would only work if one has come out to the world and passes well with a reasonable femme voice. Alas, I can’t qualify on any of those counts (and I am also very shy) whereas u must do. I am convinced America is more liberated than the rest of the world, in Northern Ireland where i live hate crimes are not even recognised against TGs.
P.S. I think we have similar taste in skirts!
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