Author: Rachel Slifka / Source: Wise Bread
Designer suits, handbags, shoes, and accessories — these are often visual displays of wealth and success. Unfortunately, when looking for our next big opportunity, interviewers expect us to dress the part before we’re actually making the kind of money required to do so.
Luckily, you don’t have to make mega bucks in order to look successful. There are plenty of ways you can dress the part without emptying your wallet. Here are a few tips on how you can dress for success before you’re successful.
1. Rent your outfits
Can’t afford to buy a new suit or dress? Rent it instead.
Rent the Runway is perfect for finding trendy and special-occasion pieces at a fraction of the cost. Essentially, with Rent the Runway you pay to rent a designer piece for a few days or weeks. So instead of paying thousands of dollars, you can rent a designer suit, for instance, for around $100. Rent the Runway is ideal for anyone who is looking to make a big impression, but isn’t quite ready to buy designer clothing. (See also: 50 Ways to Update Your Wardrobe for Cheap)
2. Go thrifting
You may be surprised at what you can find while thrifting. Goodwill, local thrift shops, and consignment stores are all great places to find designer clothing at a discount. You never know what kinds of quality gems are hidden on thrift shop racks. Thrift shops are particularly useful for finding basic pieces, such as professional blouses and skirts. (See also: Thrifting the Perfect Designer Wardrobe)
3. Online consignment shops
If you aren’t having luck with local thrift shops, you can always try consignment clothing websites and apps, such as ThredUp and Poshmark. With these sites, you can score many gently used designer pieces for under $50.
Many items sell quickly, so be sure to act fast if you see a piece you really want. You can also sell your unwanted items for credit on these sites, and spend $0 out of pocket shopping for the work attire you need. (See…The post How to Dress for Success Before You’re Successful appeared first on FeedBox.