When buying a new wardrobe piece, determine its versatility by calculating its cost per wear. Cost per wear is the original cost of an item divided by the number of times or ways it can be worn.
Let’s say you find the perfect trench coat for $300. It is classic in design and neutral in color. This coat can be worn all year round and will be a wardrobe staple for years to come. During that year, even if you only wear it twice a month, its cost per wear would be $12.50.
Cost Per Wear: $300 Trench Coat/ 24 Times Worn = $12.50 Per Wear
Cost per wear is a helpful tool during the allure of a killer sale. A $60 top on sale that you can only wear twice might not be such a great deal. That top has a cost per wear of $30 and won’t help you figure out what to wear on a daily basis.
Calculating cost per wear is often thought of as an advertising tool to get people to spend more money that they normally would be comfortable doing. For me, it just makes good sense. It forces me to analyze the versatility of each item I buy to determine if it will be a good investment for my personal style, lifestyle, and wardrobe.
Charleston Style Concierge believes in the importance of creating a versatile wardrobe. Contact Charleston Style Concierge to get great versatile style.
Every day the media paints a bleak picture of the economy. Not everything is bleak. Now is the time to get out there and shop! Many retailers are offering huge discounts to encourage people to shop with them. These sales are an opportunity for you to save money or treat yourself to something you ordinarily couldn’t justify or afford. Not to mention you are putting money back into the economy.
Spend some time examining your current wardrobe and lifestyle. What do you need? What would help make your current wardrobe more versatile? Make some notes about items that would help you make outfits and solve the problem of never having anything to wear. If you need help determining how to get more use out of what you already own hire a personal stylist. The knowledge you learn is an investment and will save you money in the long run.
When you hit the stores only buy things that fit, work for your lifestyle, and compliment your personal style. Even the best deal isn’t a deal if it won’t help you solve your morning crisis of having nothing to wear.
If you shop with your style goals in mind you will walk away with a great deal and an idea of what to wear to work the next day!
For help discovering how to get the best deals on clothing that makes you feel stylish and confident, contact the Charleston Style Concierge. We can help you feel confident about your style while showing you that great style doesn’t take a lot of time or effort.
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