The Best Bargain Shops

Hello again!

This week we are going to take a virtual shopping trip! I want to share my top three places to buy office-ready pieces on a budget. A good thing to think about when you shop is that “two-thirds of the time people focus on the upper one-third of the body. Spend your money on dress shirts, blouses, and/or jacket” (Spector, 2018).

Number One: Giant Tiger

This store houses some of my favourite finds for professional attire. You can pick up almost any piece you need from clothing to accessories, and almost always, they are priced under $50. Take a look at the photo below to get a sense of what’s available there.

Figure 1: Photo collage taken by Ashley Marshall at Giant Tiger, Brampton

Number Two: Walmart

Walmart is a store that is easily accessible to everyone, and because there is more than one location in most cities, you can always find your size if one store is sold out. There are lots of business-friendly options for reasonable prices, and maybe even some pieces you would splurge on. Remember, “Stick to classic styles and silhouettes for splurge items. I recommend investing in big-ticket items like leather jackets, coats, blazers and a nice handbag” (Spector, 2018).

Number Three: Talize

Thrift stores can house some amazing finds. I can typically pick up brand name pieces for under $15. Even better, Talize does daily manager specials that allow you to purchase specific items for 50% off! Then you can get the most bang for your buck.

- Ash xo

References

Spector, N. (2018, July 10). How to build a work wardrobe on a budget. Retrieved from NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/better/business/how-build-professional-wardrobe-budget-ncna889831