In our current economic situation, any opportunity to save money is a good thing.
If you are on a budget, getting the right glamorous outfit to wear to a New Year's Eve party doesn't have to make you choke when you see the price tag.
There are options when hunting for the perfect little black dress. You can visit thrift or consignment stores where you will find a wide selection of classy pre-owned outfits for all shapes and sizes. Expect to be pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive it is to put together a snazzy outfit.
The best part is that no one will know that what you are wearing isn't new and you didn't pay a fortune for it. It is also highly unlikely that that anyone else will show up at a party in the same outfit.
Take your time browsing through a thrift store and inspect each outfit for stains or rips. As clothing in consignment stores isn't donated, it can be a tad pricier as clients receive a percentage of the asking price for their clothing when it gets sold.
Paying a fraction of the cost for a new outfit is appealing enough but doesn't "free" sound a lot better. You can get a glamorous outfit plus a whole new wardrobe by organizing a clothing swap. This is a get-together where friends bring clothing and fashion accessories they no longer wear and trade them. Not only will you purge your closet of unwanted clothes, but you can update your wardrobe, all at no cost.
Pick a date and time and ask your friends to bring clean and gently used clothing, shoes and accessories. To keep things fair and orderly, set a rule: everyone should go home with the same number of items they came with.
Set up some garment racks with empty hangers and clear off a table. Prop up a few full length mirrors beside a room that can be used for changing in.
Once everyone has made their choices, let the fun begin. Have the guests model their chosen outfits and barter with others if something doesn't fit or they changed their minds.
As for leftover clothing, arrange for a pick up or drop them off at a local thrift shop.
