LISA EIDE
SoMINN FASHION
Lisa Eide is a fashion enthusiast and a long-time businesswoman, running Her Happy Place in downtown St. Peter.
Styling upon a down budget
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nsettled markets and high prices don’t need to downgrade or outdate your style. No matter the cost of living, there will still be events to attend, important meetings, changing bodies, and new careers to dress for. Dressing for these life events doesn’t need to be stressful when tightening your budget. Matter of fact, it can be fun and confidence building with a few tweaks to your usual habits. I have listed here eight easy changes you can make to stretch your clothing budget, but my No. 1 bit of advice is to start shopping boutiques and local stores. Get to know the owners and sales staff. They are informed and can help you find your style without over buying. Look for boutiques that educate their staff on upcoming trends and how to apply them to different body types. When you work with these boutiques, you will save money by wearing your items now and in the upcoming season.
Stretch your budget • Shop ahead for special occasions and life events. With inventory being limited and arriving slower, you are more likely to find what
you are looking for and, within your budget when you shop early. More than ever, customers are purchasing special occasion clothing that will only be worn once. This can be avoided by watching for the perfect piece over time. When you start looking early, you will have more options that fit your budget and you can find a style you will wear again. Yes, the same dress you wear to a wedding, can be worn again. Classic dresses will be a mainstay in your closet for years to come. Find two piece or sleeveless dresses with a jacket. Both pieces can be paired with other items in your closet for later events.
• Shop end of season to save on the basics and those items that can be worn through multiple seasons. Sidewalk sales can be summer enter-
tainment while you plan and save for your fall and winter wardrobe. If you are one that can’t turndown a good deal even if you don’t need it, inventory your closet, and make a list. Sidewalk racks are a small investment of time with big returns. A quick stop will reveal any items that you may have on your list without a walk to the sale rack at the back of the store.
• Care for your clothing properly. Following care instructions is easy and can make your clothing outlast your need. When you get more wearing’s and stay excited about the item longer, you are saving money. Items hung neatly in a closet are more likely to build your self-esteem, keep your attention,
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