Clothes Mentor

So, I kept hearing about a new store here in town. It's called Clothes Mentor, and it's like a Plato's for adults! Sounded right up my alley! The other day mom and I went shopping (the first time I've been shopping for myself in AGES!!) and we decided to try it out. I've really been needing more casual clothes. I've always had trouble dressing casual...it seems like I start out with a casual outfit, but then I add my shoes and accessories and I end up way too dressy. A lot of my clothes are more "business casual" from when I worked in research. Now that I'm a mom and am going to ballgames and running errands I just do not seem to have the appropriate clothes. So, I knew what I was on a mission to find.

I love the outfit that I found! I ended up wearing it to the kids' basketball games on Saturday. I will definitely be going back to the store. There were lots of clothes and the prices were pretty good. I would highly recommend it!

 



Secondhand Style

One way that I like to get more bang for my buck is by shopping at secondhand shops. You really can get some great buys and cannot tell these clothes have been used! One place I like to go is the Fashion Exchange in Trinity Commons. Now I will say, I haven't been there in probably about a year, so I don't have any recent buys from there, but I used to go quite a bit and had a lot of luck. This store only takes name brand items, so you can expect to pay a little more than your typical Goodwill or what not. I got a lot of Ann Taylor Loft, Gap, Banana Republic, etc. there. Everything was in really good condition, and I thought I got good deals on what I purchased.
Another place that I like to run in every now and then and just check out is Plato's Closet. I know I am probably too old to shop there, but sometimes I can find cute pieces for great prices! This is an outfit I got there the other day. The pants were $6 and the top was on sale for $2! You can't beat that!! I love the zipper detail on the back of the shirt.
Obviously, when you shop at secondhand stores you are going to have to "dig" a little more, but a lot of times it is very worth it!!!