Fashion on a BudgetGoing from a School to a Working Wardrobe

Christin Grulke, Jeff Licciardello & Elin McGregor

Closet DumpDo a closet overhaul

Separate your clothes!

Office pile

Weekend pile

“Why do I still have this?” pile

Build outfits from what you already own

Make an actual list of things you need

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Tri-County Mall. How to spring clean your closet.. Retrieved October 05, 2016, from http://www.tricountymall.com/how-to-spring-clean-your-closet/

Fashion StaplesSpend a little more on a good quality suit, watch, or shoes

Spend less on basic pieces for underneath

Mix & Match

Outline with expensive, color, and cheap

Dark neutrals

Investopedia. (2012, April 12). Building A Professional Work Wardrobe On A Tight Budget. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/investopedia/2012/04/12/building-a-professional-work-wardrobe-on-a-tight-budget/2/#10fc2eb62411

Carvell, N. (n.d.). The best watches under £500. Retrieved October 04, 2016, from http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/best-watches-under-500

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“Cost Per Wear”The total cost of a garment/how many times

you will wear it.Ex. $100 shoes / 20 wears = $5 Cost per wearSuggested <$3 CPW

Quality is important.Designer doesn’t always mean quality.

Save money, strategically store hop.Shop outlet stores and secondhand stores

Huddleston, C. (2007, September 27). Dress for Success -- for Less. Retrieved October 04, 2016, from http://www.kiplinger.com/article/business/T012-C000-S001-dress-for-success-for-less.html

Kirkland Signature Men’s Button Down Dress Shirt-Blue. (n.d.). Retrieved October 04, 2016, from http://www.costco.com/Kirkland-Signature-Men’s-Button-Down-Dress-Shirt-Blue.product.100218007.html

Periodic Shopping, Shopping in Moderation, and the Bottom Line

Pick up essential pieces first

Spreading out your purchase will allow you to maintain the budget while slowly bulking up

Only purchase what you can afford

Presenting yourself in a professional image does not mean that you have to spend a small fortune at a high-end clothing store

Investopedia. (2012, April 12). Building A Professional Work Wardrobe On A Tight Budget. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/investopedia/2012/04/12/building-a-professional-work-wardrobe-on-a-tight-budget/2/#10fc2eb62411

Carreon, J. (2016, January 26). 30 Wardrobe Essentials You Should Own by the Time You're 30. Retrieved October 4, 2016, from http://www.elle.com/fashion/accessories/advice/g25668/30-fashion-staples-to-have-by-30/