Note: Waiting around for the big ball to drop isn’t really the best way to go about making a (hopefully) positive change. But, since it is awfully front of mind this time of year, now’s as good a time as any to list off ten potential affordable style based New Year’s resolutions. If you have some you’d like to add, hit the comments section below…
It is the single biggest difference maker when it comes to dressing well on a budget. Getting something tailored can make an inexpensive item look pricey, but having a trusted tailor that you can go to consistently? That’s stylistically priceless.
Clothes on the job can equal power. If you’re a manager, dress like one. If you’d like to be one one day, dress like one. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have to channel Gordon Gekko
By plane, train, or automobile, it can be a pain getting from where you are to where you need to be. It’s a lot more fun when your dressed like it’s going to be a good time.
Shorter jaunts cost less, are less stressful, and are more often than not, more fun than a standard week away from home. Death to the week and a half trip. Long live the three to four day weekend.
Yep. The dreaded get in shape or stay in shape resolution. But think of the money you’ll save on not having to get your pants let out. Or think of the new clothes you could justify getting if you dropped that extra 10 pounds.
A suggestion: Sunday nights. Start mid afternoon when a game is on, and get your laundry going. Iron during the night game, and get it all washed, dried, and put away before you turn in.
It’s an easy way to save $50 – $100 a month. Plus, you can still watch HDTV, and you’ll be all the more ready to pick up a book, a magazine, or even (gasp) get out of the house.
Remember Summer? There’s hardly anything better than being cool, comfortable, and dressed to the gills in a killer summer suit when it’s hot. See you on the deck with a gin and tonic come June.
Getting dressed should be effortless. Clutter = effort. Get rid of the clutter. Here’s how.
If you feel your best in it, and it looks good on you, forget the so called “experts” and go with it. Most of these lists of rules you see (even the ones you read on this website) are more suggestions than anything. 99.9% of you already get this, but it’s worth mentioning. There are much bigger things to be concerned about.
From everyone here at Dappered.com, thank you for making 2010 such a success. All the best in 2011.
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