Look Good on a Limited Budget

Do you want to look good, but are on a limited budget? Try these tips to look nice without spending too much money!

Steps

  1. Look for deals in stores. Most of the time stores are having sales to get rid of clothes that are not selling or just to make way for the new clothes. Shopping for deals is good. Always be sure to check out your local thrift store, like Goodwill or Salvation Army. If you're a humanitarian, pay it forward and donate your nice-looking, unused clothes.
  2. Persuade Your Best Friend to Lend You Her Clothes. Remember to return them, unless they let you keep them.
  3. Buy clothes that fit and flatter you. The cut of a piece of clothing is intrinsic to how good you'll look. If you know your body shape (pear, hourglass, ruler, etc.), dress based on the shape. For pear, highlight your top and minimize your bottom. For hourglass, highlight your waist, and it will emphasize your top and bottom. For ruler, you can wear just about anything in regards to bold patterns and statement pieces like maxi dresses and long, baggy sweaters.
  4. Get your nails done monthly or two times a month. If you can't afford it or don't have the time, put on fingernail polish. Clear nail polish works well with white to make a gorgeous French manicure. Alternatively, the next time you go to the salon, get a simple manicure (instead of solar nails or acrylics) and pay close attention to the process and tools they use. Learn how to give yourself a professional manicure at home.
  5. Keep you hair shiny and healthy. When showering, use cool or cold water to wash your hair to make it shinier. Use shampoo and conditioner when washing your hair and shower once a day. Most people should not wash their hair every day or it will dry out. However, if your hair looks or feels dirty the day after you wash it, you may need to wash it every day. Mayonnaise wonderfully hydrates the hair. Use it as a hair masque once a month.
  6. Shoes and purses are two items girls like to spend more on. Once again, shop the sales! If there are shoes you like and you know they will look good with at least three or five outfits, then they are worth getting, if possible. But if you see shoes that are cute and you don't think you will wear them, don't get them. It makes no sense getting shoes or purses that are cute and have them sit in your closet forever before you use them again. Purses are like little carrying cases for girls! A place where you can get a deal on purses is TJ Maxx.[they are brand-name too] There they cost at least $200 lower[it depends on which brand name you are looking at]. But if you hit a sale they will go down at least 10% or 30%.
  7. Keep yourself clean. Wash your face and brush your teeth two times a day. Wash your hands after going to the bathroom, playing outside, and touching money. After putting makeup on you should wash your face too.
  8. Keep your house clean and neat. Make sure the windows have no spider webs in them or dust. Mop and vacuum the floors and carpet. Dust the TV and the shelves. Keep your house organized and smelling fresh.[make your house look pretty. add flowers in vases to give your house a natural smell to it.]
  9. Jewelry is a girl's best friend. Have you ever seen rich people wearing pearls? Well, you can make your own pearl-looking necklace or bracelet. Go to a bead store and look for these white round beads that look like pearls. Than bead them and wear them whenever you want. Big jewelry in? Not to rich people. More of the classic jewelry is in than the modern.
  10. Always carry a purse and at least $20 with you. And gift cards.
  11. Smile. Anyone can afford a happy, healthy smile. Not only will it make you look better, but it'll make you feel better inside.

Tips

  • For your birthday, don't ask for books or clothes. Ask for a gift card to Macys, TJ Maxx or anywhere you like to go. That way you can get what you want.
  • Nordstrom Rack and Ross are good places to get a deal on cute designer clothes.
  • Don't follow the lead of movie stars, actors, and actresses.
  • Save your money so you can buy more things.
  • If you buy many new clothes, don't wear them all in one day. Wear a new item each day to give your wardrobe variety.
  • Buy clothes off-season but that you feel like might be in next season, too. For example, if you need a new swimsuit, wait and buy your next-year swimsuit just after this year's summer. It'll be on clearance, and hopefully next summer it'll still be fashionable. Same rule applies to winter coats, nice scarves and gloves, boots, designer flip flops and flats, etc.

Warnings

  • Don't get too out of hand with your money or how you look.
  • If someone asks if your pearls are real and they are not, don't lie, just change the subject.
  • Don't buy lots of things; it will only make you look spoiled.

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