Comments on: Trendy versus timeless when budgets are tight

By: Stevie4u

Stevie4u — Fri, 29 May 2009 02:34:44 +0000

Will I would say I’m classic with a definite sexy, edgy flair. My favorite outfit is either a great pair of jeans, a great top and heels or a spectacular dress. I like to mix things up. I love to use shoes to make an outfit “pop”…such as a black and white dress with great red peep toes. I’m not into matchy matchy. The way I deal with this climate that we are all faced with right now is I buy from places like Target or Marshalls but I also buy from higher end places too! I think it’s fun to put an outfit together that comes from such different places. One thing that can make an outfit or change one is accessories. I have a lot of earrings, for I have a short trendy hair style. I also have some great necklaces too. The key is when to wear them and when it might be too much. One thing about living here in L.A. is that we don’t have to deal with the change of seasons like most of the country does…that helps with our winter wardrobe. Although if you live close to the beach it can be brisk. My favorite sweater is the good old standby turtle neck, mine are from J.Crew and I love them. They look great with dark jeans and great boots and some hoop earrings. easy but well put together and sexy. Those turtlenecks are classics, so I plan to take good care of them so I will have them for years to come. You know what lifted my spirits about a week ago?! I cleaned out my closet and my chest of drawers. I had 4 bags of clothes and shoes to take to goodwill. Not only did that make me feel like I was doing something worthwhile but it also gave me a chance to see what I have…I’d even forgotten a thing or two. It was fun…kinda like shopping

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By: Budget Babe

Budget Babe — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:05:50 +0000

I’m just going about things my usual budget-savvy way, picking things that fit within my usual style…which is neither trendy nor classic but what I like to consider modern and “of the moment.” Anywho, I love that fold over tote on the right! I’d consider carrying that for years to come. Reminds me of Foley + Corinna.

By: cathy

cathy — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:59:19 +0000

I feel I need more cheap thrills at the moment. As long as I have my basics covered I feel fine. I am not adding anymore timeless classic basic black anything. But then I am veering towards a more boho feel. Expensive classics don’t have as much value in Albuquerque.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:40:10 +0000

If I NEED something that is in the higher end of my price range, then I’d go classic. If I WANT something, then I’d look for an affordable trendy piece.

Among my friends, coworkers and relatives–none of the women in my enviornment NEED clothes. But just about everyone could use a little “pick me up” item.

By: Joelle

Joelle — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:27:50 +0000

I’ve been out of school and working full time for many years now, so I already have a lot of classic items. Unless I am trying to replace something that has worn out, a piece of clothing or accessory really has to be special in some way in order to induce me to buy it, not necessarily trendy but unusual in some way. Lately I have been gravitating towards accessories that can give the clothes I already have a new look at relatively little cost.

By: Mellllls

Mellllls — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:11:04 +0000

I got my first job after college right before the recession so ironically this is the first time I’ve ever really had money to spend on clothes. My theory has always been that I would buy expensive pieces that were timeless but that I would buy trendier (if you could even say that I wear trendy clothes) that were at a lower price point. I’ve continued this now that I’m working.

By: Julia

Julia — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:14:33 +0000

Interesting! After thinking about it carefully, I don’t think that the budget affects me when deciding to buy a trendy vs. classic piece. I just buy those that I need or fall in love with as long as they fit in my budget.

By: Joy

Joy — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:55:31 +0000

This gives me something to think about as I continue to replace a wardrobe. Before weight loss I had invested in a lot of classic pieces but realize now that if I were still wearing them, I’d probably be sick of them and I no longer wear that style. Maybe I don’t have a strong enough sense of what is my style. It’s fun to try new looks and let it evolve, so your thinking makes sense.

By: Anita McLachlan

Anita McLachlan — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:54:34 +0000

Hi Angie…Hi girls.
Value is extremely important and should be at all times…tough or not. I think that as the seasons transform along, so must we a little, to squeeze a bit more out of our wardrobes. Like taking summer into fall/autumn instead of just packing summer away when the season begins. Keep out those trusty basics and use them more cleverly.
Layer under our summer tunics/kaftans (looser fitting classic white button through shirt for example…a must have summer basic) with finer garments and leggins in seasonal colours that suit…topped off with a cheap and cheery ‘feelgood’ bag or scarf.
Accessories have always been the antioxidants of the fashion world…often tiny in value and size, but they are fabulous for packing a feelgood ‘punch’.
Voila!