Why you shouldn't go cheap with clothing

You want to look good but you're on a budget. Many people (myself included) at some point and time make the mistake of buying cheap clothes when all they have to do is go a bit higher in price. 

Why go higher in price?

Before I explain that, let me explain why you should try to avoid buying clothes from cheap stores like Walmart (sorry Walmart but we have an image to maintain). People judge you by your looks. I myself am not immune to this phenomenon. I am learning more and more everyday about the importance of aesthetics.

When purchasing poorly-made clothes made from cheap materials, people put themselves into boxes (they're cheap, they have poor taste, etc.). Unfortunately, people DO judge books by their covers, so to the best of our ability, we must avoid purchasing clothes from "big box stores".

I am in no way implying that everyone is afforded the luxury of buying expensive clothes. I understand the need to "do what you have to do". At the end of the day, you have to go with what your pockets can afford. I have purchased clothes from stores like Walmart in the past and I understand that we sometimes have to settle. BUT..humor me for a minute and let me explain why sometimes cheaper isn't always better.

If I purchase a pair of ten-dollar pants from Walmart that only lasts me three months, am I really saving? What if I purchased a better pair of pants at sixty-dollars that lasts me three years or more? In the long run, I am saving a whole lot more by purchasing something of higher quality as opposed to constantly having to buy more pants. As for other clothes..rinse and repeat. Try this model with all facets in life and more often than not, you will see that the more expensive choice is sometimes the best.

Ask yourself these questions; Is it better to have a wardrobe full of cheap pieces that will only last for a small amount of time OR; is it better to have a smaller wardrobe with high-quality pieces?

You may be thinking "I have more variety with more pieces.". The reality is, you do not. This is an illusion because you can obtain the same variety with a few items that are of better quality without sacrificing your image.

Well, let's get on to the Mix N' Match. Let me give you some examples of higher quality items where you can pair the items to create a more impressive look without having to buy as much.

Wardrobe idea:

These are the items pictured:

Women's Cindy Jean in Stanton

Lock and Love Women's Kimono Boxy Tee

Luxury Divas Sensational Black Wide Brim Diva Style Floppy Hat

Rebecca Minkoff Women's Alex Boot

Silvancé - Women's Pendant Necklaces 925 Sterling Silver Genuine Blue Sapphire,.925 

Sterling Silver Classic Thin Hammered Finish Open End Womens Cuff Bangle Bracelet .

This is a great ensemble and it is versatile. You can pair these items with different shirts, pants, hats, etc.

These ideas will help you style it up a bit more without looking cheap. I mixed up some higher and lower-priced items to give you an example. It also shows how you can mix higher-priced with lower-priced items if budget is a serious issue for you. While they are slightly more expensive then what you might find at stores like Walmart and Burlington, they won't break the bank and you'll still look fab!

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