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Cheap as chips but extremely useful?

April

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Do you have items like this in your wardrobe?

For me, it's a collection of Brass Plum rib-knit layering tees. Mine are white and *so* much worse for years of wear (totally translucent, underarm discoloration) but since they are never visible, I overlook this.

I ordered a couple new ones yesterday because the birthday gift dress from Mr. A requires an underlayer that will be quite visible, so I'll keep some of these pristine to accompany the dress. Will make an outfit post when my fresh layers arrive.

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Helena

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My Uniqlo nylon crossbody ... I've worn that thing literally hundreds of times since purchasing it for maybe 30 dollars last summer for travel? Definitely a winner, and they have a cute raffia-looking one now that might get purchased for summertime.

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Angie

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Nice, April! Here is the Find:

BP Ribbed Long Sleeve T-Shirt

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Joy

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My tank tops. They are about $15 at the most. Ii usually stock up when I see them on sale at Target or Walmart . I usually pay about $5 each. Sometimes they are on clearance.

cat2

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Caslon cotton gauze pieces for summer; each year I stumble on something I end up wearing constantly.

Bonnie

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I have a bunch of black long sleeve tees that I bought from Eddie Bauer years ago that I wear while hiking and as a sleep top. I am really surprised at how long they have lasted.

Irina

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I buy cheap swimsuits for the pool from H&M.
I also have the Uniqlo fabric crossbody bag as Helena and RunCarla, I wear it almost daily on our evening walks. Used to buy linen pants for housewear from Joe Fresh.

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I would say tees that I typically get from Gap Factory or Banana Republic Factory. On sale they run anywhere from $10 to $20. These are mostly for just hanging around the house but nice enough in case I need to pop out to the store. When they get worn out they rotate into my cleaning or yard work capsule and then eventually into my cleaning rag pile.

Sal

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I just bought a $10 tee (first wear today so too early to tell).

My favourite tees are $30NZ from AS Colour, I have a white and a black and I used to have a navy. I have the white in a smaller size and the black in a larger size - they both work well but are just different looks. The black is over two years old and still wearing so well. If I want a plain tee I always choose this one.

https://www.ascolour.co.nz/wos-maple-tee-4001/

$30 in NZ is regarded as a sharp price.

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Brooklyn

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My Zara tees were around 22 AUD (about 15 USD). I bought several and dyed some of them. They are cotton. The boxy shape makes them light and airy. They give just enough shoulder coverage for the sun and don’t need tucking. I don’t know if I could have survived Summer without them.

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Runcarla

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I’m a budget fashionista, and have scored some great deals - especially while thrifting. However, the Uniqlo fabric half-moon bag (Helena’s pick as well) truly meets the definition of your title!

https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/p.....id=EAIaIQo

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SarahD8

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It's all things Heattech (@ Uniqlo) for me! I've been wearing the camisoles and tees as undergarments for some years now, they are finally starting to wear out enough that I need to replenish my stock. Just discovered their socks this year, and they seem to be wearing like iron too.

Sloper

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Gap tees! Vintage wash grey is my favorite. Wash gentle cycle and hang dry - they last quite a while (unless I stain them with my sloppy eating habits).

Jaime

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Ha, ha April! Quite a large chunk of my wardrobe cost under $5 per item. Where to begin ?

Style Fan

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I also have the Uniqlo bag. Mine is burnt orange cordoroy.

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April

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Wow, that Uniqlo bag has a fan club!

Joy

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I also learned the value of cheap jewelry during the pandemic when I lost so many earrings when wearing masks. The cheap stuff is especially good for summer. When jewelry styles are changing so quickly. I don't mind so much losing a cheap piece as I have not spent as much to begin with.

Bijou

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My sunhat - bought from a chemist on a hot day when I wanted to protect my face from the sun. It's a great design because it has an inner ribbon so I can tighten the crown of the hat so it does not blow off my head. It's a good match with my beach bag and gets used constantly in summer.

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April

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Bijou, our yard is so windy I started wearing the type of sunhat with a strap you fasten with a slider under your chin. Ruins my hair for the rest of the day but keeps the sun off.

Bijou

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I have three Baggu bags (different sizes), that I use when shopping and then don't need to obtain a carry bag from the store. I don't have this design, but I think it is super cute. I have had my bags in constant rotation for at least 8 years, they wear like iron and fold down to nothing, so they happily stay in my handbag until needed.

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Zaeobi

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For me it would be my double magnets - a cheap pack from the hardware shop of a department store lol. I use them
to secure silky scarves in winds, stop bra straps from showing, or even just to get stuff to drape the way I want it to.

You can get fancier ones online or in boutiques, but I'm forever losing those (they aren't as heavy duty). Just painted these over with nail polish - good to go!

Zaeobi

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PS - I also have that Uniqlo bag lol, in orange & yellow nylon! I don't use it outside of hiking/ gear though

April

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Z - I am fascinated by the magnet idea! Never occurred to me.

I have a trove of tiny silver circular ones that I have dug out of boxes that snap closed magnetically - no need to paint those since my jewelry is silver and visible magnets might look like a design element.

Dee

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I bought this belt at a thrift store for about $4.00 and its now my go to belt to wear. Who knew it would become such a favorite for me. The taupe colour goes well with almost everything and I like the silver buckle.

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Joy

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Bijou reminded me of nylon shopimgbags that weigh nothing soi put one or two in a large handbag. They can easily be washed in the washer so are easy care and have worn like iton.

Olive Green

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My summer go-to caps are all cotton, from Walmart, 12 USD or less. Throw in washer, hang to dry.

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