One big problem new employees in a corporate environment face is having the money to buy a whole new appropriate wardrobe once they get a job. Suiting collections are not cheap, and you need a few different outfits to wear each week, because you won't get away with wearing the same one everyday. A typical suit at Banana Republic for a woman will run you at least $300 plus tax...and its even more expensive for men.
So what can an individual who is new to the workforce do, aside from robbing a bank, to afford an appropriate workplace wardrobe?
First of all, shop smart. Why pay full price when you can go to outlet malls, large department stores that have sales on all the time, or even online shopping can find you some great deals. Winners? You should go.
Next, make a list of what you need before you go shopping. Start with the basics, and you can continue to build your wardrobe as time goes on. Three-four jackets, three or four pairs of pants (all in neutral colours), five button down shirts, two pairs of shoes. If you are strategic about how you mix and match your separates everyday, no one will even notice your limited collection.
Lastly, make sure that everything is nicely pressed and well tailored to fit you. A $30 pair of trousers can look like a $200 designer pair if they fit you perfectly.
What are your favourite tips for workplace dressing on a budget? Leave a comment!
SOURCES:
http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=5013&pid=462051&vid=1&scid=462051013
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