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Guest sarah f

I went to the mall today with the notion I was finally going to buy the sun dress I wanted so that I can at least wear it to my therapists office. I could not find the one that I have my eye on so I kept looking around until I found another that I liked. When I looked at the tag to see how much it was I could not believe how high it was. Come on 89.00 for a sun dress. I started looking around at some of the prices and WOW they are high for womens clothes. I really need to save money if I am going to build up a wardrobe later on. I still am looking for a better deal but probably wont find the one I like for much less than 60.00. I have to accept that it is expensive to be a woman and live with it.

Love,

Sarah F

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Guest Elizabeth K

Sale racks honey! SALE RACKS! Buy out of season - save BIG!

Women's clothes ARE expensive - and they don't wear like men's clothing. Go for basics like girl jeans and comfortable tops! Dresses work for special occasions - a skirt and a blouse can be more versitile. It takes a while to get the hang of it.

Also - search through the thrift shops! GREAT stuff sometimes but you have to dig and didg through some unfashionable clothing.

If you are a hard-to-find size, it can get expensive (37 inseam jeans for me!)

But its part of your new life and its called SHOPPING! YEAAAAAAAAAA

Its especially fun if you go with a friend!

Good luck!

LIZZY

Oh - also - on line shopping too - sometimes great deals! And with women - there is no problem returning what we don't like.

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Sarah,

There are a number of good online clothing catalogs and they have closeout sections to dump last season's fashions.

That's where I go!

Love ya,

Sally

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Lizzy is right - look for the sales. Mall shops are always going to be more expensive, unless it's a going-out-of-business sale (and there have been a few of those

around here lately). Target, Walmart, and Kohl's are usually less expensive, but you sometimes have to sacrifice on quality.

I've gotten some great buys in catalogs too. Chadwick's has frequent sales and nice quality stuff.

Carolyn Marie

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Guest sarah f

Thank You for the help. I am going to go to the Target and Kohls on my next visit to see if there is something there. I usually just go to the mall because there are so many stores in one place to chose from.

Lizzy, I have read the post from Laura on sizes but being a size 31 to 32 waist right now it shows that I am a large. I know I can fit into a 12 and sometimes 10 sized dress right now. Does it vary from her chart? I just don't want to buy something that is too big and loose on me.

Love,

Sarah F

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Guest rachael1

Hi Sarah,

When you start to build your wardrobe buy pieces that can be co-ordinated together to give you different looks by varying combinations, for example the look will change if you wear the same top with a skirt as opposed to pants. It will take some planning but by doing you will minimise on the amount of clothing you need to complete your wardrobe.

There are some good books out there that offer advice on how to build the perfect wardrobe and save yourself a lot of money at the same time.

I have taken up sewing and have starte to make my own outfits as well as then being able to modify any outfits off the rack for a better fit. It is also a great hobby and a marvellous outlet for my dysphoria.

Rachael

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Guest nymphblossom

I just replaced my whole guy wardrobe, not andro or fem, just stuf that was more fun to wear. Anyway, I was amazed at how much more expensive GUYS clothes are! I don't really go that much for dresses, but the same 30x32 Calvin Kline chinos & chords I can get across the store in a size 8 cost dog gone near twice as much. The only thing I really think is overpriced is women's undies. I can get a pack of Hane's guy's bikinis for less than my wife pays for one pair of those satin panties she wears.

I do agree that women's clothes tend to be more fragile, but I think that has more to do with the materials and styles than the quality. And with the way fashion changes, who cares? I mean it's not like you're going to keep the same stuff for 10 years like you did your guy stuf.

And a tip I learned from my wife-

NEVER buy a single piece, always get an outfit. That way you can be sure you have something to wear it with when you get home :)

Blossom

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Guest Donna Jean

Lizzy and I shopped at Cato's back in September....

Nice shop.....

I was able to get two nice tops and a pair of black patent leather sling back heels ...all for $45...

We were hitting the sale racke pretty hard!

Shopping means just that.....

Don't just grab the first thing you see...look for bargins...they're there!

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

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Guest Roberta1

Don't forget about Thrift stores, Goodwill, and the like. Keeps me looking very chic for a very few bucks. If you live way down South, then try Bealls. They specialize in

buying up bits and pieces of close out stock, and reselling at a fraction of the new price. I've gotten lots of good stuff (you gotta look hard) when I have shuffled cars for

snowbirds between Fla and NJ. There are lots of locations in Fla, some in Ga.

Sincerely,

Roberta

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Guest ~Brenda~

Sarah hon,

If you look around in stores like Walmart, TJ Max, Marshalls, Dress Barn, etc. 9 times out of 10 you are going to find the same dress for 1/3 the price than you find at the more expensive stores.

More expensive does not necessarily mean better quality (as I have discovered). Check the stitching on your dress, if the stitches are uniform and tight, it is a well made dress. If there are loose threads here an there... don't waste your money (regardless of price).

HUGS

Brenda

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I just found two nice sundresses at a 2nd hand shoppe. About $25 for both of them. They're both like new. That's the first time I've done that, but it won't be the last!

Kat

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I just found two nice sundresses at a 2nd hand shoppe. About $25 for both of them. They're both like new. That's the first time I've done that, but it won't be the last!

Kat

Way to go Kat,,,been there hun. Sarah, top line shops donate

some of their out of season stock to second hand shops AND

charity shops ,,,,worth a look ??. luv,,viv :)

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Lizzy and I shopped at Cato's back in September....

Nice shop.....

I was able to get two nice tops and a pair of black patent leather sling back heels ...all for $45...

We were hitting the sale racke pretty hard!

Shopping means just that.....

Don't just grab the first thing you see...look for bargins...they're there!

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

Sure they went shopping the one day that I had to take a nap - leaving to drive home at 2:30AM! :angry:

I do most of my shopping through mail order catalogs - they have clearance sections for last seasons fashions - they get pretty inexpensive as the selection goes down - if they have your size - they are great bargains and pretty nice quality.

Love ya,

Sally

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Guest NatalieRene
Sure they went shopping the one day that I had to take a nap - leaving to drive home at 2:30AM! :angry:

I do most of my shopping through mail order catalogs - they have clearance sections for last seasons fashions - they get pretty inexpensive as the selection goes down - if they have your size - they are great bargains and pretty nice quality.

Love ya,

Sally

They usually don't have my size once they are that picked over. Usually all that is left is the extra small and extra large leaving nothing for us medium sized girls. :(

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Guest Janica Lynn

Sarah and all,

I have to tell you, those clearance racks at the local wally world are my first targets upon entering that store. I just bought four very nice skirts for $12.00! That is correct, $3.00 each! And... I am so happy to have found a beautiful tiger stripe red and black dress for $5.00. My love for that dress is sinful! I also found a bracelet watch that I wear nearly every day. another $5 thing that I love and it does keep time!

Targets on line store has some very good bargains if you look in the discounted and clearance items.

Also Carol Wright gifts, but I am not sure of their quality. I just ordered some canvas shoes, a border print dress amd a night gown. Probably will be delivered April 10th or so. If any are interested, I can give a little review on the quality.

Amazon has a lot of things but they can be a bit pricey for me. As was mentioned, size can be an issue. I am fortunate to be a size 16-18 in most dresses. A 12 skirt is perfect. But I am having the awfulest time finding jeans that ride at the top of my hips. I read some where that "high waisted" jeans are making a come back. I just wish they would "come back" a little faster.

So many bargains! Sigh! So little time! I am the worst penny pincher! Unless I am buying under clothes. For that I will spend extra for fit and quality.

Love to you all and happy shopping!

Janica

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Guest Aviannè_Annabella

My old college was near a factory second shop... it sold brand name clothes for a fraction of the cost... like i got this lovely black ankle length peasant skirt for $14... also Kohls has great sales once every 2-3months or so... I got a sundress, cardigan cover-up, a pair of pants, and a lovely lime green braided strap tank top for 29.99 total... i read the receipt and nearly fainted it said "You saved 147.50"... and I had some Kohls Kash my mom has given me so i actually spent nothing... but the point is if you wait for the sales you can "steal" stuff!

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