Confession I don't buy 100% of my clothing at Goodwill. For example, I generally purchase my shoes new (although I've gotten some good pairs at Goodwill in the past). However, when I DO purchase new, I'm frequently disappointed because I don't follow my own rules. A couple of years ago, I purchased a red cardigan sweater with matching scarf at White House Black Market: I don't remember exactly what I paid, but I found a similar cardigan in their online store for $39.99, and a similar scarf for $19.99. Not pictured, but included in the purchase, was a white camisole that tied everything together - say another $19.99, for a total of - $78.98 (a lot more than I paid for my entire summer wardrobe ). They all looked great in the dressing room, and I already had in mind the trousers and skirts I could wear with these new items. I also had some black tops I was hopeful I could wear beneath the cardigan. However, once I got all of the clothing home, I only wore the new ...
Dressing well while saving money