How to find Women's Business Casual Clothing on a Budget

Creating a fantastic business casual wardrobe on a budget, will force you to concentrate on buying key pieces. Many wardrobe items that you will gravitate
to the store are simply fluff. Fluff pieces are trendy items of poor quality that really are not stand alone pieces. Here are a few tips to help you quickly fill your closet with business casual basics that will look fabulous.

Instructions

1. 

   Determine how much you will spend updating you look. This could be done every season, or twice a year. Plan this in your budget. See how much realistically you can spend. Work out the numbers to set aside three to seven percent of your income on business casual attire.

2. 

   Write down how many outfits you would like to purchase. Perhaps you are buying four complete outfits.

3. 

   Include bras, spanx or similar support garments, shoes, handbags, hosiery, and jewelry in your budget.

4. 

   Shop end of season sales or look for special sales and promotions to save money. Great stores to find affordable stylish career wear is Lerner New York and Lane Bryant.

5. If your budget is slim, think about what you can do. Visit the clearance areas of stores that carry quality clothing. Shop discount stores, thrift stores, and consignment shops.

6. Avoid shopping exclusively at stores that carry juniors sizing. Clothes in the misses and woman's department are shaped better and allow more
   coverage. For example a satin or silk top from a trendy shop may pair well with a structured blazer found in a department store.

Tips & Warnings

• Three nice outfits are better than a closet full of clothes that do not flatter your body.

• One new complete outfit that has neutral pieces can be mixed and matched with other items.

Resources

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