Sarah’s Ways to Skimp on Your Winter Wardrobe
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Have you met Sarah?
She’s 27 and moved here about 3 years ago. Now she’s sharing great advise on how to survive and settle in New York City.
Here is a one of her articles on how to update your winter wardrobe on a budget. Her tips are very doable but I must confess that I removed the one about Halloween. For me, my new winter coat is from last season and whenever I wear it I get compliments on it. Last week I felt like a new person when the hairdresser cut off half my hair. Read Sarah’s article here:
Winter clothes, as we all know, are way more expensive than summer clothes. In a frozen-solid place like New York City, the sheer amount of material we must swath ourselves in to brave the city streets (not to mention the wind chill) is staggering and guarantees a pricier set of duds for the cold months.
Here are six sly moves I’ve used to save my wallet some woe:
1. Resole a pair of old boots. Just last week, I dropped off my old Elie Tahari boots from two seasons ago at Marco Shoe Repair on Third Avenue. I had run them bald over two winters, and for $36, they look brand new again. Not bad considering what buying new ones could cost.
2. Stock up on tights. Because they are cheap and colorful and come in interesting patterns, they can instantly change any outfit.
3. Turtlenecks. These are the key to winterizing your summer dresses. Buy them a size smaller than your normally would so they fit snugly underneath and don’t bulge.
4. Embellish! I’m a huge fan of Etsy, and flower pins add instant autumn spice to a tired old white shirt, blazer, peacoat or denim jacket.
5. Get a new haircut. I’ve always found taming my (formerly) long, static-y hair around scarves, hats, ski gear and cowlneck sweaters in the winter to be a huge pain. Last year, I chopped it all off at Thanksgiving on a total whim. It was worth it!
6. Buy a coat from last season. I’ve spoken many times of my obsession with TJ Maxx, Filene’s and the like. Get thee to an off-price store to find that sleeping bag-esquewinter coat and save a bundle!
Bonus: While you’re switching your closet to fall/winter, fill a shopping bag full of tanks, dresses and shorts you barely wore this summer — ’cause you probably won’t like ‘em next year, either. Donate to your nearest Goodwill or thrift store or leave the bag in your apartment’s lobby. This is a great way to avoid clutter and only have outfits you love to wear each season.
Anybody have a trick they’re especially proud of? Do tell!
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