The Price of Simplicity!!!!
Can you give me the following brands: Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuiton, Yves Saint Laurent, Prada, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Hermes. Do any of these names sound familiar? To some individuals with 3000 zeroes in their account, buying designer clothing is not a problem. However, if you’re like myself, a baller on a budget, aka “Mr. Frugal” trying to make ends meet, then these brands do not necessarily need to be in your wardrobe. There are so many designers across Europe and the
Here are a few of my “Simplicity” views:
Everybody knows that the end of season is the best time to pick up some great stuff. Everybody and their momma are up early in the morning scavenging for deals. Some retailers discount as much as 40- 70% off. And not only do places like Macy’s, Hudson Belk, etc. do this, but high end places like Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom’s, etc. do also.
Learn the sale cycle of your favorite boutique or department store. End-of-season sales usually occur in January and July, while the back-to-school season and major holidays boast good reductions on selected merchandise.
Consider local boutiques, vintage, consignment and secondhand shops in your area. Access all the areas and check through the crowded racks where basic, high-quality and well-priced pieces await.
Take advantage of promotions that offer additional discounts on multiple-item purchases.
Sign up for store listservs to receive e-mail from your favorite online retailers. Let them come to you with information about closeouts, sales and special deals.
Some of my favorite sites for clothes:
Gentlemen of all races it’s not brain surgery at all. As along as you’re comfortable within yourself then everything will fall into place. But when you do it the right way — when you know what to look for and how to make your money go the extra mile — it becomes less of an obligation and more of an opportunity. From my view this is what shopping is all about: moving beyond the obvious and learning about all your options for better stuff, for better savings, or for something that will set you apart.
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