Is anyone else in the universe of TPF also a fashion lover who has to stick to a middle class budget?
Anyone else for whom any piece of designer (or anything that originally cost more than $100!) fashion in their wardrobe was purchased second hand for around 80-95% off of the original price? I love designer consignment boutiques and eBay (& Etsy vintage!) for scoring nice stuff years after it was 'new' and on runways, in great condition and in my humble price range. Even thrift stores have the occasional luxe piece for $20 or less and it's fun to peruse on the off chance of finding it.
I love putting outfits together that look great, and I would buy designer pieces new if I could afford it, but we are a regular (not rich) family with four kids so mama has to keep it real and keep the majority of clothing/shoes purchases under around a hundred and handbag/coat purchases under around $500.
Why don't we share our outfits that we are wearing, that we think great but that didn't cost more than $500 total (& adding the purse and coat, under $1000), and if you have any neat scores to describe like a couture piece you bought second hand for a song that fits you like it was made for you, or a favorite basic that always works and looks fantastic but didn't cost the moon from a non designer brand, then describe the origins of the separates you put together and where you got what you got. Maybe some of us will get ideas from each other about affordable but fabulous fashion finds.
