Ugh...what should i do? work clothes!!?

Question

ok..I start a new job as an AT&T sales rep on Monday. You need to wear dress clothes, so I've been looking around like crazy for clothes. Here's the problem: chick dress clothes are so expensive!!! I bought 4 pairs of dress pants, and 5 dress shirts, and 2 pairs of dress shoes, and spent over 300 bucks! And I'm not shopping at expensive places here people...I'm talking kohls and stuff. So...seeing that even thats not enough, what should I do! I get paid every 2 weeks, and my commission doesn't kick in for 45 days, and I really can't afford very much more. Am I supposed to rotate 5 outfits for the next two months! Ugh...please help...ideas :(

Thanks guys

Answer 1

You actually have a lot to work with.  Just mix them up so you're not wearing the "same outfit"    I bought a couple different tops somewhere cheap like walmart or target and mix them up between 2 skirts and 3 pairs of pants.  rotate scarves or headbands too, it will make you feel more put together.

Answer 2

Check out the thrift stores in your area.  People donate some really nice stuff sometimes and the thrift stores sell it pretty cheap because they're not having to pay for it to begin with.  You'll have good luck finding dressy business clothes, especially if you're thin...lots of women can't fit them again after they've had their babies and stayed home a few months, so they donate them.

Also, try Craigslist.

If you can't buy more clothes, buy a few interesting scarves and use them to accessorize with, especially if your shirts are solid colors.

Answer 3

Try Ross, Target, Walmart, stuff like that. It's cheap and doesn't look too bad if you find some good stuff.

Answer 4

You should also try Syms.

Answer 5

Maybe hit the goodwill for some stuff, you would have huge amounts of clothing for $300.