I recently wrote about how to update your old boots to get another year’s wear. (Frugalista Fashions: Making your old boots look new) You will be happy to know that you can do the same thing with your old winter coats in order to avoid purchasing a new winter coat this year. In the blog, Periodic Elements of Style, the blogger shows off an old coat before and after updating alterations. The changes are quite beautiful, not to mention, cost effective. Likewise, the Today Show recently did a coat makeover fashion show pointing out that the changes could cost from … Continue reading →

Finding frugal fashions is hard enough when you are a “normal” size. But if you are a size 14 or above, there is a special challenge. Makers of plus size clothing charge more just because they can. Larger clothes are hard to find, so they can be at a premium. Still, there are some options. Being a plus sized lady myself I have made all the rounds and know where to find clothes size 14 to 28 plus at a premium. Walmart actually has cute plus sized clothing. You can shop there for all of your casual and business casual … Continue reading →

This week’s foray through the discount stores found a curios wardrobe item that I hadn’t seen in such great abundance since 1986, the sweater dress. They were everywhere. They were available in mid thigh to knee length versions and in sleevless to long sleeved styles, with or without a turtleneck or cowlneck. Colors ranged from black to gray, to to shades of pinks and purples mostly. They come in empire waist styles as well as straight hug-your-body versions. Now that I have described this season’s biggest fad, here is how you get one for less. We got one for my … Continue reading →

If you have been reading our frugal blog, then you know you can get free or clothes if you know where to look. Read: Tips for a Free Wardrobe One of this year’s fashion trends gives you even more opportunities to find free clothes. The boyfriend look that features “male inspired fashions” has come straight from the runway to stores near you. Of course, straight from the runway clothes equate to straight from the wallet, but at glance at this clothing trend and a trip through your husband, brothers, or boyfriends closet should net you enough pieces to keep you … Continue reading →

As winter approaches the shoe stores are filling up with books and other winter shoes. The thing is this years boots don’t look much different from last year’s boots. I have seem some trends toward boots that come up over the knee and some slouch boots too, but the classics are still classics. With that said, why not refurbish last years boots to wear this year? The first step to fixing up your new boots is to examine the bottoms. I tend to pronate my feet a little when I walk so my shoes are worn a bit more on … Continue reading →

Who would have ever thought that buying a single top that matches nothing being considered as a gamble? It used to be an excuse to go out and buy a skirt or slacks. Now, in this tight economy, if a dress can’t be worn at least three ways, you have seriously wasted your money. Chron.com presents one dress, five ways in which the writer discusses a challenge by 20 coworkers to wear the same dress for one week. Each day the dress was accessorized to make it is original as possible. The dress was cleaned or freshened in between wears. … Continue reading →