Yup, that is me. Frugal! And I am actually quite proud of the fact. My kids call me “cheap” in the most loving connotation possible! 🙂 So when one has a wedding to attend, many people run to find a new dress to wear… not this chick.
I simply go to my stash of “clothing exchange goodies” to find a suitable one. The dress in this picture is from a clothing exchange 3 years ago. I have only worn it once, so thought it would work for a sweet summer wedding dress, with a cute little white shrug (half-sweater) on top. I had quite a few compliments on my wedding attire and no one was any the wiser that it was an old, pre-owned dress.
I also frequent charity shops and find all sorts of GREAT deals!!
Cheap
Frugal
Miserly
or just smart. 🙂 It is a rare day that I choose to buy something new (other than swimsuits and unmentionables. 🙂 )
I am passing this trait on down to my kids! They think it normal that all their clothes comes from Goodwill! I usually buy when I am home in Canada or the States from garage sales and charity shops to last us for the next 3 years or so!
Love it! I had never done a clothes swap until I was with you guys…. have hosted a couple of my own since! SUCH fun! xx
So fun! I still remember that clothes swap that you were at! Such fun! We have also done a couple since then and hope to do another one this year sometime.