Frugal Mom Goes to Work
It's just a catchy title, not a lifestyle recommendation.
Once upon a time, I was a mom who wore suits to work everyday. I have mentioned once before where I would be looking for suits now (Target), if I were shopping for new. Locating affordable vintage suits is the subject of this fine post at Shangri Law .
Now, I want to tell you that The New Women's Dress for Success
by John T Molloy (1996) is not what you may think it is. Instead, it's an informative read. The first sentence:
In addition to recommending a "jacket outfit" as an alternative to a suit, it contains fascinating chapters on different style types and the psychology of color.
How does this relate to Frugal Mom? Well, certainly a "jacket outfit" affords more flexibility for economy than strictly dressing in suits does. When thrifting or clearance-shopping, make the jacket section your first stop; the dollar amount to be saved here is most significant. I personally own a half-dozen or so jackets, none of which cost me more than $15. Beware of looking dated, however, when shopping thrift. Best to take along an honest friend whose taste runs to the contemporary.
One final thought: if you are a frugal working mom, you may be interested in the Mom Makes Calculator at Crown Financial Ministries. I quit when I got tired of eating beans and potatoes, while my day-care provider bought a new house and a new car.
Once upon a time, I was a mom who wore suits to work everyday. I have mentioned once before where I would be looking for suits now (Target), if I were shopping for new. Locating affordable vintage suits is the subject of this fine post at Shangri Law .
Now, I want to tell you that The New Women's Dress for Success
by John T Molloy (1996) is not what you may think it is. Instead, it's an informative read. The first sentence:"The jacket has become the hallmark of the American businesswoman..."
In addition to recommending a "jacket outfit" as an alternative to a suit, it contains fascinating chapters on different style types and the psychology of color.
How does this relate to Frugal Mom? Well, certainly a "jacket outfit" affords more flexibility for economy than strictly dressing in suits does. When thrifting or clearance-shopping, make the jacket section your first stop; the dollar amount to be saved here is most significant. I personally own a half-dozen or so jackets, none of which cost me more than $15. Beware of looking dated, however, when shopping thrift. Best to take along an honest friend whose taste runs to the contemporary.
One final thought: if you are a frugal working mom, you may be interested in the Mom Makes Calculator at Crown Financial Ministries. I quit when I got tired of eating beans and potatoes, while my day-care provider bought a new house and a new car.
posted by Rebecca | 3:38 PM
2 Comments:
I totally agree that you need to avoid looking dated, however-dressing in thrift purchases is a great way to pick up some unusal accent pieces very inexpensively. I have a lot of great things (a beige open work crochet sweater comes to mind) that are too "trendy" for me to have bought at full price, but well worth it as a wardrobe addition for $3.
Also, I tend to buy solids in basic colors when paying full price. If I had to fill out a work wardrobe I would be buying most of my fun and patterned tops thrift too.
Great comments, Jenn. Thanks for stopping by. :)
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