How Do You Buy An Office Wardrobe On A Budget?
If you just landed an office job and you already have an appropriate wardrobe (or an extra $2500 lying around to buy all new clothes) you’re all set. On the other hand, if you look into your closet and only see jeans, t-shirts, and the suit you borrowed from your roommate to wear to the job interview, you have a problem. Luckily, you can quickly assemble a basic office wardrobe that won’t break your bank, just by using some simple fashion tips and by shopping smart. The key is to assemble a wardrobe that you can wear every week without it being obvious that you only have one week’s worth of clothes. • Get larger pieces (pants, skirts, and jackets) in neutral colors that mix and match. Neutral colors — black, navy blue, gray, tan (or taupe or camel), cream, white — work best, as they not only mix with each other, they don’t stand out so you can wear them repeatedly and not make it obvious that you’re wearing the same thing. (Navy blue isn’t technically a “neutral” according to color t