I remember in my twenties being terribly influenced by a mailer I received from a chain boutique that was advertising a compact wardrobe with separates. It showed me how each of the pieces would mix and match, what jewelry I could purchase to properly accessorize the outfits, and when the store's next sale would be. How handy! I'm embarrassed to confess that I gave in to their siren call, purchasing several of the pieces advertised. And while I regret being so easily influenced by the mailer and spending so much money on the advertised clothing, it did end up being a positive lesson on the value of carefully curating a few quality separates that can mix and match well. Chances are you don't have to start from scratch. It's now fall; if you've been following this blog, we've already discussed starting with your own wardrobe to identify some of the foundational pieces you'll be wearing for the next couple of months. But let's assume that you want to take ...
Dressing well while saving money