| In order to dress well on a small budget it is | | | | waistband slightly below the waist. |
| important to purchase classic styles, instead of | | | | A twinset in your complementing color, cashmere |
| very trendy fashion pieces. Choose a combination | | | | if at all possible. Check the consignment stores for |
| of colors that flatters you and | | | | this item. |
| purchase separates in these coordinating colors. | | | | A classic blouse in your complementing color, |
| Dressing monochromatically creates an elegant | | | | cream is a good choice here. |
| look. Be sure all of your blacks or navies match | | | | A skirt that is of a traditional A line cut. |
| completely. Classic color combinations such as | | | | Classic pumps with a medium heel. |
| brown, robin's egg blue and cream or black, beige | | | | One handbag, sometimes its good to splurge and |
| and cream create a luxe look.Buying natural fibers | | | | buy a logo bag, be it Gucci or Coach. Logo bags |
| is very important. Try to purchase classic styles | | | | go in and out of style but basically they upgrade |
| on sale in better stores or consignment stores. | | | | your look and the quality is such that you can |
| Purchase cotton, silk, wool or cashmere pieces on | | | | carry one for years. |
| sale or at consignment stores. Incredible buys can | | | | White tee shirts of better quality cotton knit. |
| be found at consignment stores in upscale | | | | A man's tailored white button down shirt. |
| neighborhoods. Fit is of utmost importance. | | | | A denim jacket. |
| Always buy pieces for your wardrobe that fit | | | | Gold earrings, try to buy 10 carat gold, if not 14 |
| well, if your sew you can alter pieces yourself. If | | | | carat gold. |
| you find a "must have" piece on sale it may be | | | | A gold chain link necklace.The above items are |
| worth investing in alterations to create the | | | | classic pieces and can usually be purchased at |
| perfect fit. Purchase the following items in your | | | | better stores at end of the season sales. Mixing |
| classic coordinated colors and mix and | | | | and matching the above pieces will create a |
| match:Several pairs of flat front, boot leg cut | | | | classic, signature look, that will make you look put |
| trousers in tan, navy and black. Boot leg cut | | | | together and elegant.Anna Marie Hartman owns a |
| trousers never go out of style and are flattering | | | | web site dedicated to the plus size woman. She |
| to all figure types. | | | | has extensive experience in the fashion and image |
| A pair of boot leg cut jeans that have the | | | | consulting industries. |