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Comments (10)I agree with Michael. And this is one type of shopping where it's worth driving to a large metropolitan area. Check hospital auxilary shops and similar thrift stores that are sponsored, their prices are usually much lower since they don't *have* to make a profit to pay the rent or salaries. For best quality, find thrift and second-time-around stores located in or very near the wealthier neighborhoods. Buy just barely enough to see you through the next few months ~~ which is a lot less than most people think! Coats and dresses are often superb buys at the thrift store; just look over each item carefully for stains. Separates will give you more of a feeling of variety; label each piece alphabetically and then wear blouse A with slacks A, then slacks B, etc. (A+A, A+B, A+C; B+A, B+B, B+C; C+A, C+B, C+C) Adding 2 complementary jackets will greatly increase the number of combinations. If you wear a common shoe size, remember that it's okay to buy used shoes. Use Lysol disinfectant spray on the interior. Check shoe repair shops for pairs that weren't picked up ~~ they are often sold for the cost of the repair. If you aren't comfortable with re-use, go on-line and buy one pair for dress and one pair for casual. Depending on your job's dress requirement, you may be okay with 2 pairs of casual; wear on alternate days. Cheap shoes are perfectly okay as long as you are careful to get those made with arch supports and the fit is good. I buy brand-names on-line and save at least 50% more than local big shoe stores. Pants can be remodeled if you are patient, but it's actually easier to adapt a simple pattern and use the material that way. (Medium skill required.) Remove the waistband, open the side seams, and lay the pattern over the material, positioning so as to minimize sewing requirements. That is, the pattern's center seam mark sits on the sewn seam [or center of pants front/back] and you use the cutting line to cut the fabric, left side and then flip pattern to right side. This will shorten the waist and adapt the crotch to the smaller size -- but be aware that the method does not work with all patterns or on all pants. IMO, it's easier to find good slacks in a thrift shop!...See MoreThe New Survivor Series - hilarious!
Comments (7)I was cool with it until the shaving legs things came up. Did that several years ago for Halloween....NEVER again thank you very much! LOL David...See MoreSOS, plus-size gal needs fast clothing help
Comments (44)I've delayed answering because I didn't want to disappoint everyone, but I wasn't able to go due to illness. Woke up that morning with a migraine-type headache and spent most of the day in bed :( But please don't think your advice was all for naught, because I have an even more important event in a couple of weeks with the Historical Society of the U.S. Supreme Court in D.C. I'm going to wear the Nordstrom jacket dress above, but I need to buy jewelry - I'm thinking pearls? Thank you all for your help!...See Morethe next survivor series
Comments (2)LOL!!! This is funny. I almost didn't read it because I don't watch the tv show. I'm trying to think if I know anyone who could pass the test, but right off hand I cannot think of anybody. I'm going to send this off in e-mail to some of my friends. Linda...See More
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