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Style On Sale: A Guide To Discount Shopping

By Nikita Oliver-Lew

[Ladies Fashion]

Digging through discounts in search of genuine style steals can be a daunting task. Nikita Oliver-Lew offers tips for making your fashion dollar go further.

Stores everywhere have sales signs in every window after the holidays and with the end of the season approaching there are discounts at every turn. Though your credit cards may be sighing from exhaustion, it may be just too tempting to turn away. There is, however, a danger in plunging head first into the reduction bins without thinking. Having a solid sale shopping plan is the key for ensuring the best buys and frugal but fantastic looks.

Back To Basics

Every wardrobe needs certain staples that will always be in fashion. A classic white button down shirt, a little black dress, a trench coat and a versatile blazer are all perfect examples. If you buy good quality and the right fit they can last for seasons or even years. Because of their style longevity it is worthwhile to invest in quality, but that can also mean a heftier price tag so sale season is a prime time to stock up on wardrobe basics. Also remember that basics do not have to be boring. They can be a great opportunity to add personality. Search for unique details that set them apart like shirts and coats with unique buttons. These small but important aspects create your style and are easy to change with every season to update them, making your bargain buy go even further.

It’s In The Jeans

For nearly five decades the ultimate wardrobe essential has been the perfect pair of jeans. They are durable, they go with everything from a frilly and feminine top to a white t-shirt and motorcycle jacket and the right pair can make you feel like a rock star. They never go out of style and picking out a classic cut and the right fit is a good investment year round, but end of season sales are an especially good time to pick up a pair. A dark wash and a straight leg is flattering on most body types and is a great item to dress up for a night on the town or dress down for casual coffee with friends. Plus the money you save can go toward having the jeans tailored for a custom fit.

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