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    Home » Lifestyle » Healthy Lifestyle

    Updating the Wardrobe on a Dime

    Published: Feb 15, 2011 · Modified: May 29, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Updating the Wardrobe on a Dime

    Updating the Wardrobe on a Dime. So, you lost the weight now what?  If you are like me, you don't have much in your closet!  I just purged my spring/summer clothes that we are all 4 sizes too big to take to the consignment store.

    I literally have 0 pairs of shorts, capri pants or dresses!  I have 5 t-shirts and 2 pool cover ups to my name.  While I am happy and excited to be 35 pounds smaller, I have a major problem with nothing left to wear.  Be the frugal Mom that I am that means that I will be doing some major power shopping this year!

    Updating the Wardrobe on a Dime:

    I will be turning to consignment stores, Kohl's and the clearance racks at the end of the season.  Since I am still losing, I don't want to invest in a lot of nice items but just a few things to get me through.  By shopping clearance racks and Kohl's with coupons and Kohl's cash I should be able to pick up enough items to get me through.  Luckily with items already being stocked it won't be long before I will be able to find sales and match up those sales with coupons.

    The one thing I know for sure is that Yoga Pants and t-shirts are GONE from my wardrobe!  I am looking for pieces that are stylish and make me feel good.  As a mom it is easy to fall into the routine of wearing sweats and t-shirts.  However, after losing the weight I find that I want to look good and dress more fashionably.  Of course I don't want to pay a fortune in the process.

    One thing is for sure, I am ready to donate all of the yoga pants and I am ready to put a little style back into my closet!  How about you?  Do you have any great tips for finding nice fashionable pieces at a fraction of the cost?

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    Comments

    1. pattic

      February 15, 2011 at 3:10 pm

      I am in the same boat , all good clothes are to big too.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        February 15, 2011 at 6:40 pm

        It is a good boat to be in but bad on the budget...

        Reply
    2. Kelly

      February 15, 2011 at 3:38 pm

      I despise spending money on my wardrobe, due to clothing my constantly growing boys (I have four). I feel like they need to look good for their peers at school. I do find a lot of cute items at low costs at places like Gabriel Brothers and Burlington Coat Factory. I also love hitting up Old Navy when they are having a great sale and I have a coupon.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        February 15, 2011 at 6:41 pm

        Those are two I don't go too. I may need to check them out though.

        Reply
    3. Nikki G

      February 15, 2011 at 3:42 pm

      fashionbug has really great clearance online and you can have it shipped to a local store for free. I find some of their stuff too matronly for me but I get staples from there like jeans and t-shirts. I have a card so I can often pair the clearance with a coupon. I recently got 2 pairs of leggins, 2 pairs of flip flops, a pair of sandals, 2 t-shirts and a tank top for $19. I also shop old navy clearance a lot.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        February 15, 2011 at 6:41 pm

        Thanks Nikki!

        Reply
    4. Thoughts From Cali

      February 15, 2011 at 4:31 pm

      I always find some great deals at Khols, I try to buy 1 or 2 items each time I reach one of my goals, that way I am not spending a ton of money at once.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        February 15, 2011 at 6:41 pm

        I just got a 30% off coupon so I am doing the dance of joy!

        Reply
    5. katklaw777

      March 04, 2011 at 3:28 am

      I will also be turning to consignment stores and 2nd hand shops.
      I have always shopped these for my children, but not usually for myself.
      We have a great upscale shop in our area too. If you bring items in and they sell you can get credit to buy items at their shop. So I can take my larger items in and shop for a smaller size.
      Also remember to ask about their 1/2 price days...many shops have a special sale monthly or even weekly. Ours has everything 1/2 price on Mondays!

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        February 14, 2012 at 10:47 pm

        Hope you found some good deals 🙂

        Reply
    6. how can i Lose weight

      March 29, 2013 at 1:15 am

      I am genuinely pleased to read this blog posts which carries tons of helpful
      facts, thanks for providing these information.

      Reply
    7. Krissy

      March 28, 2014 at 11:16 am

      Hand me your yoga pants - lol. I live in them after work after being dressed up all day!
      It is a good idea not to buy a whole new wardrobe while your still loosing weight. Plus it's motivation so you can go shopping again =)

      Reply

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