How to Save Money on Clothes with eBay

How to Save Money on Clothes with eBay



Spot a dress you love, but cringe at the price tag? Stop! Before you buy, check out the deals you can get on eBay. Chances are you can find that dress - brand new, too! - for considerably less than the price on the floor.







Things You'll Need:





Internet access



Computer



Knowledge of your size in the brands you are looking for







How to Save Money on Clothes with eBay




Step
1



First, start out in the store. You'll need to know what item you are looking for, or at least your size within a brand. Memorize or write down the specifics for each item you hope to buy.




Step
2



Next, you'll need to head over to the eBay site. If you do not already have an account, you will need to create one. Directions on how to do so are located here: http://www.ehow.com/how_2031170_sign-up-ebay.html




Step
3



Type a general term, consisting of the brand and type of garment, into the search bar at the top. For example, if you are looking for an Express brand dress, that is size 10 and blue, just type "Express dress." This is important as sellers list items using various terms. It's better to start general and narrow it down.




Step
4



You should come up with quite a few results. On this screen, you will notice there is a bar of categories on the left. Begin selecting categories on the left that apply to your desired item until you have a reasonable number of search terms to browse through. Only change one at a time! Changing all of them may eliminate every option if a seller hasn't labeled as specifically as you have.




Step
5



At this point, you should be able to find your item! If not, you can either change your search terms or check back at a later
date
. Sellers post new items all the time!







Tips & Warnings









If you don't find the exact item you're looking for, check out other colors or materials. Chances are you will find something you are pleased with.








Remember that if you find a great deal, but the item was a little long in the store, you can still get it altered! You may even get a deal off the in-store price when considering the lowered price of the item and the small cost of getting items hemmed.








Be wary of pre-owned items. Though reputable sellers are likely to sell you a quality item, you can never be positive. Stick with "new" items only until you get the eBay experience down pat.



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How to Save Money on Business Clothing

How to Save Money on Business Clothing



Do you find yourself spending tons of money on clothing for work only to find your closet still limited with work clothes? Here are a few ways to save some money and fill your closet.









Step
1



The first and foremost way to save money when shopping for work clothes is to think outside the box. Everyday cotton shirts will also work as business attire.




Step
2



Try to shop out of season. The best time to save money is when the big sales hit as a new season arrives. Visit your favorite department store and stock up on clothing for the next year.




Step
3



Mix and match. Don't assume you need a new outfit every day of the week. You can wear the same shirt you wore on Monday on Thursday just with a different outfit. It's that simple!




Step
4



Take care of your clothes. Try to change first thing when you get home everyday. This will lessen your chances of spilling something on them or anything happening once you get home. We all have those wonderful unexpected accidents away from work!




Step
5



Become a consignment shopper. Some people may consider a consignment store a little too far down the peg. The reality is they are not like that at all. Visit one of your local consignment stores. You'll be amazed at the bargains you can find.




Step
6



Sell something old to buy something new. Consider having some sort of sale to get rid of clothes you no longer wear and use that money to buy new clothes that you 'will' wear.


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How to Save Money at Victoria's Secret

How to Save Money at Victoria's Secret



Victoria's Secret is a woman's best friend. Despite their image of selling mainly racy undergarments, this store provides women with a gigantic inventory of goods. Body lotion, perfume, cosmetics, and clothes are also available at this widely celebrated store. Victoria's Secret has notoriously expensive lingerie, but there are ways to save.









Step
1



Pay attention to the sales. Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale is quite popular and women rush to the store as soon as it opens. If you don't want to be left with mismatched underwear, arrive as early as possible.




Step
2



Search for deals. Many stores offer "two for one" ongoing sales that will save you money. One day, the sale may be on velour drawstring pants and the next day, the bras are on sale.




Step
3



Sign up for a Victoria's Secret Angel Credit Card. If you have good credit and are a responsible shopper, becoming a card member has its perks. You save on your first purchases and are given discounts throughout the year.




Step
4



Get the catalog. The catalog gives customers great deals on clearance items and constantly runs specials on shipping. If you spend over a certain amount, you can qualify for free shipping. Order a catalog online through the Victoria's Secret website.




Step
5



Ask an employee. It's their responsibility to ensure your happiness, so recruit the help of a Victoria's Secret salesperson to help you save. Ask them which bras are on sale and if they can find you any special deals if you buy in bulk.




Step
6



If you want to save on their
beauty
products, it's best to buy in three's. Prices of perfume and lotion are usually reduced if you buy three or more at a time.




Step
7



Check out the clearance bin. Every store has one (or more) and you may just find a hidden treasure. Be sure to find the discounted price, as one without a sales tag may have found its way into the bin unintentionally.







Tips & Warnings









Look online for deals and coupons.








Always try on lingerie or clothes before you purchase them. If it's a clearance item, they may not allow returns.



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How to Rock Leggings

How to Rock Leggings



When worn correctly, leggings are chic, slimming, and versatile. When worn incorrectly, leggings are ugly frumpy lump-huggers. Remember: leggings are not jeans---they do not go with everything and they are not for everyone. They can be tricky to wear and some people should simply avoid them altogether. Here's how to rock leggings:









Step
1



*Keep in mind your body shape: Rocking leggings means avoiding extremes. In other words, very big people and very small people should not wear them. Leggings will magnify both bulges and bones, making you appear fatter or unattractively skinnier. Even if you do have more of a moderate-sized frame, you will have to be careful in wearing leggings by choosing your tops wisely. Just because leggings look good on you does not mean you can throw on just any blouse or tee. This is why the next tip is important to remember.




Step
2



*Make friends with tunics: Longish tops, such as tunics, look good with leggings because they cover your bum and conceal any bulges you have along your hips and upper thighs (i.e., saddlebags!) If you're wearing solid-colored leggings, you might want to choose a tunic with a pattern or another source of interest, such as beads or sequins. You could also layer something over the tunic---a shorter denim jacket, for instance. Do not, however, wear a short jacket with an equally short top underneath. It will not provide adequate coverage and you'll end up showing more than you probably want to reveal.




Step
3



*Don't bury yourself: You want to look proportionate, so make sure that the top and bottom halves of your body look more or less equal (the upper half will probably end up appearing slightly heavier, which is fine, but avoid an extreme imbalance.) Your top can be somewhat baggy, but don't let it overwhelm your torso (stay away from big windbreakers!). If you decide to layer, layer discreetly.




Step
4



*Find the right shoes: Cute flats and knee-high boots always pair nicely with leggings. For dressier events, stilettos also look great (so long as the rest of the outfit is in order of course.) Not all sandals work with leggings. Steer clear of flip-flops in cheap materials (i.e., plastic, terrycloth, etc.) and opt for a pair in dark suede instead. Running shoes are exclusively for working out and running about. Do not wear sneakers with your leggings unless you are doing either one of those things. Simply put, they are inappropriate downtown shoes. Clunky "nanny" shoes are equally inappropriate.







Tips & Warnings









Here are a few sample outfits for you to try out:








Leggings, long-sleeved tunic, chandelier earrings, Uggs








Leggings, long turtleneck, long layered necklaces, knee-high boots








Leggings, extra-long tee, hoodie, low-slung belt, ballet flats








Leggings, polo dress, leather bomber jacket, flats








Leggings, denim shorts (worn over leggings), trapeze blouse, beaded necklace



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How to Rip Women's Jeans to Add Style

How to Rip Women's Jeans to Add Style



On display at any store you'll find high priced women's jeans that have been ripped and frayed. And sometimes, these ripped jeans cost more than designer jeans without holes. If you have a favorite pair of jeans on hand, you can create your own ripped style and still keep that feminine touch.







Things You'll Need:





Jeans



Rough sandpaper



Knife



Bleach









Step
1



Determine where you want the jeans to be ripped. Take caution that your holes are in appropriate places or you might show more than you wanted.




Step
2



Rub a piece of sandpaper over the jeans in the area you want the hole. Pick sandpaper that's extra rough so you get the full effect.




Step
3



Create a slit in the area where you want the hole. Do this by rubbing the blade of a knife over the area. Continue slitting that area until you begin to see the edges fray.




Step
4



Continue rubbing the jeans with sandpaper and slitting new holes until you're satisfied with the look. Typically, each pair of jeans should have three to seven holes.




Step
5



Wash your jeans on a regular cycle. Add a little bit of bleach to give your jeans an aged look. Throw your jeans in the dryer to complete the process. When you allow your jeans to tumble dry instead of line dry, you maximize the look of the fray.




Step
6



Try on your jeans and make sure you have the look you want. If you find a hole isn't what you expected, you can always patch it up for a cute style.







Tips & Warnings









Expect your jeans to wear out more quickly once you rip them. The ripped look gives you a great style, but it also compromises the integrity of the denim.



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How to Review Red Carpet Fashion

How to Review Red Carpet Fashion



With Hollywood's award season just beginning, it's a sure bet that many film and television stars will be out in their finest regalia. Few of them will miss an opportunity to strut their stuff on the illustrious red carpet. If the previous year is any indication, there is sure to be a whole lot of glamour, plenty of style, and large amounts of pizzazz involved in any and all red carpet events. Unfortunately, there will also be some unmistakable "misses," some very questionable taste and a few individuals who should have stayed away altogether. Writers for fashion magazines, newspapers, and tabloids will be out in full force to catch it all in prose that will be as colorful as the gowns themselves. But how does one go about writing a red carpet fashion review? It really isn't that difficult if you follow a few important steps.







Things You'll Need:





Resource materials like fashion magazines and/or fashion show video clips of the most current trends in fashion



Copies of newspapers, tabloids, and video clips of the most recent red carpet shows



Information on the styles and trends of the various stars you plan to capture within your review



Pencils or pens and paper to make notes



A VCR or DVR to record the event for further review



Your computer if you intend to type directly into a word processing or desktop publishing program







How to Review Red Carpet Fashion




Step
1



Review as many fashion resource materials as possible with an eye toward identifying and understanding the most current trends in fashion. All fashion reviews should be based, at least in part, on what is currently acceptable with regard to fashion style and design. Never forget to include accessories as part of the research. Gowns and tuxedos aren't the only fashionable items on the runway. It is equally important to understand the trends in jewelry, shoes, handbags, hair wear and accessories.




Step
2



Review as many magazines, tabloids and newspaper articles as possible on the most recent red carpet shows. Pay close attention to each publication's identified "hits" and "misses." Compare them against one another as well as research materials on current fashion trends to see where they agree and disagree.




Step
3



Review any pre- and post-award show video clips of red carpet events that can be located. Pay close attention to the opinions of the fashion experts involved in those reviews with an eye toward determining what they did and didn't like. Compare their analyses against fashion trend research to determine where they agree and disagree.




Step
4



Review any and all materials possible on the fashion styles and trends of the stars that you hope to include within your fashion review. It is important to know how those particular individuals perceive themselves within the world of fashion. Are they fashion icons? Do they like to challenge the establishment? Do they prefer to fly in the face of tradition and march to their own drummer? You cannot appropriately review a star's red carpet fashion without first understanding where she is coming from fashion wise.




Step
5



Make a list of the stars that you want to include in your fashion review. It will be virtually impossible to review every gown and tuxedo on the red carpet, so choose carefully those individuals who will likely have the most positive as well as negative impact. Be sure to include some standard fashion icons as well as some of the up and comers. It is also important not to forget those that routinely make fashion faux pas.




Step
6



Set up a VCR or DVR to record the red carpet event to be reviewed. If possible, set more than one device to record in the event that one of them might malfunction.




Step
7



Make note of any and all pre- and post-red carpet event fashion wrap-up shows and watch as many of them as possible. With regard to pre-red carpet events, choose carefully the version that is most likely to help achieve what is required for the review. Record those that cannot be watched live for later review.




Step
8



Make sure that you have complete and uninterrupted time to review the red carpet fashion event as it occurs. Turn off all
phones
and rid yourself of any and all distractions that might take place during the event.




Step
9



Make certain that you have all of the materials needed at your fingertips. I suggest making hand or computer generated notes even if you are taping the event.




Step
10



Take notes on each star as they walk the red carpet, paying careful attention to those that you have identified as ones that you want to include within your review. Include information on clothing fabric type, color, cut, style, design and designer (if mentioned). Take note of the jewelry, shoes, handbag, hair wear, and other accessories as well. Also make notes on hair style and makeup as it relates to the overall fashion look. Record any comments made by the red carpet interviewers with regard to the star's fashion look as you may wish to quote them in your review.




Step
11



Be sure to make note of anything out of the ordinary like women wearing tuxedos or men wearing blue jeans. Such fashion quirks should always be included as part of a red carpet review even if the stars who perpetrated them were not on your list. Also be sure to note any unusual trends in color or design that were not necessarily expected. Unusual fabrics, like those made from biodegradable products or out of season fabrications should be included within your review. So should things like greasy or messy hairstyles and inappropriate accessories or footwear.




Step
12



Once the event is over, review your recordings to make certain that nothing of import was missed that should be included in the review. If time allows before the review deadline, also review as many post show fashion wrap-up events as possible.




Step
13



Make your first fashion review draft following the style required by the publication for which you are doing the review. Be sure to include as much detailed information about each star's overall fashion look as possible. Include the type of fabric, the specific color of the outfit, and the designer whenever possible. Be detailed.




Step
14



Review the draft review with an eye toward editing and perfecting it to follow the word length and guidelines set for the fashion review.




Step
15



If necessary, rewrite and finalize the review before submitting it to the appropriate publication.







Tips & Warnings









Review the entire red carpet "look", not just the individual clothing.








Include both stars that are usually fashion icons as well as those that traditionally miss the mark.








Record as many pre- and post-fashion wrap-up shows as possible for both current and future fashion reviews.








Make certain that you have uninterrupted time for watching the red carpet event.








Make either hand or computer notes to go along with recordings.








Include any unusual or unexpected trends like different colors or cuts in the review.








Quote or refer to fashion experts for detailed trend setting information.








Develop your review in the style and manner used by the publication for which you are doing the review.








Never review a red carpet event without doing extensive research on current fashion trends.








Do not count on a recording of the red carpet event as the only source for fashion review notes.








Do not assume you know more than the fashion experts and keep your comments related to fashion as outlined by them.








Avoid being insulting with regard to any star's fashion look; sticking instead to facts and information.



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How to Revamp a Woman's Spring Wardrobe

How to Revamp a Woman's Spring Wardrobe



Spring is a time of newness, birds,
trees
and fresh air! Spring has sprung and it's time to revamp the wardrobe! It's time to get rid of the old and bring in the new. Put away the winter clothes and bring in a spring selection that will be more comfortable to sit around in. Learn how you can revamp your own, or another woman's, wardrobe.









Step
1



Get rid of all winter clothes and pack them up for storage. Take out all the heavy jackets, pants, wool sweaters, and store them for next winter. Think light colors instead of the bleak black that every woman opts for in the winter. All dark clothing items should go!




Step
2



Start analyzing the spring clothes you currently own. Figure out if these clothes are either too old, too outdated or too uncomfortable. Then set on your budget and decide what pieces you want to add to your wardrobe.




Step
3



Go shopping! Enjoy a day of shopping and check out the spring line of woman's clothes in department stores and other smaller shops. View all the different styles.




Step
4



Pick light colors for your new clothes items. Colors such as pinks, greens and blues are a really nice touch. Think about shades of these colors that complement your skin tone and bring out your inner glow.




Step
5



Compare the sales and specials from different stores. Then buy pants, dresses, shorts, skirts and lighter cotton tops that will keep you comfortable, but not over-heated. Find some lighter shoes or sandals to wear and a walking shoe for daily outings.




Step
6



Set up your wardrobe and do little fashion shows. See what works well together and what you feel comfortable in. You can then plan out a few outfits for work, dancing, weekend activities or other social gatherings.







Tips & Warnings









Check the quality (fabric, stitching, etc.) and the washing instructions of any piece of clothing you buy.








An inexpensive clothing item that you only wear once may not be a good deal in the long run. But a more expensive item that you love and wear often is a good deal. Consider how you will wear it and what it will match in your current wardrobe.



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