Lower Clothing Bills
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Let's face it: most of us don't have the money to spend on luxuries like pedicures, hair stylists and high priced executive fitness clubs. Here are several ways you can save money on those little luxuries and still look great.
Skip the dry cleaner. You are perfectly able to iron your own shirts, suits and dresses (Hoover could do all three!). Not only is it cheaper, you aren't spending time driving to and from the dry cleaner. An additional plus is you can avoid the cancer causing chemicals found at dry cleaners.
Avoid high priced brand names. Sure, you could spend fifty bucks on a moisturizer, but the five dollar bottle will do the trick.
Become a beauty do-it-yourselfer. Why pay thirty bucks for a pedicure, when your friend will do it for free (or at least in exchange for one in return)?
Find a starving student to cut your hair. Beauty schools offer free or low cost hair cuts and styling. While this may be hot the hottest stylists in the country, they generally do a good job and you can save hundreds of dollars a month. If you have males in the household, buy a hair trimmer for twenty bucks and shave their heads.
Shop based on needs, not wants. Do you really need a new outfit right now? If so, check out vintage shops or second hand stores like Goodwill; they have some really great clothes at a fraction of the price.
Pay attention to the seasons. Shop for summer clothes at the end of summer, this is the time stores slash their costs. At this time, they aren't trying to make a profit; they want to make room for their new seasonal clothes. Take advantage of this timing and you'll score some great deals!
Swap Kohl's for Nordstorms. Heavy discount stores like TJ Maxx, Ross and Marshall's offer quality clothing at unbelievable prices.
Trade clothes with friends and family. My wife and her sister share clothes all the time. It's a free way to double your wardrobe!
Using these tips will help you save a bundle on your appearance. Remember, you can still look like a million bucks, even if you don't have it!
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