{"id":16193,"date":"2017-01-25T10:41:20","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T15:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=16193"},"modified":"2019-03-04T14:18:44","modified_gmt":"2019-03-04T19:18:44","slug":"dress-college-student-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/dress-college-student-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Dress for the Adult World on a College Student\u2019s Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We\u2019ve all been told to dress for success.<\/strong> It\u2019s a phrase that\u2019s been used to the point of becoming somewhat clich\u00e9, constantly tossed around in popular culture throughout the decades. When shows such as Mad Men first gained popularity with our generation, though, that term had a slightly new meaning. Characters like the ultra- suave Don Draper helped us begin to equate style with professional success again. Draper may not be real, but the concept of dressing for success certainly is. The only problem today is that so many college students seem to be slightly daunted by the thought of it.<\/p>\n

It certainly isn\u2019t hard to see why this way of thinking has become so prevalent among our nation\u2019s students. Furnishing a professional wardrobe can be costly and most college students don\u2019t have the means to line our closets with new Brooks Brothers suits. The good news is, we don\u2019t have to work on Wall Street to dress as if we do. Despite what we\u2019re used to hearing, high fashion doesn\u2019t necessarily mean high prices. Every college student should have at least one suit in their closet for that all-too- important interview, be it for an internship, job, or graduate school. Fear not, though, gentlemen. There\u2019s more than one way to be a knight in shining Armani. If you\u2019re looking to make a splash in the adult world without breaking the bank, check out these tips.<\/p>\n

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1. Check Out Your Local Thrift Shop<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Macklemore turned thrift shops into a mainstream trend, but there were plenty of us frequenting them before the song came out. If there is one thing of which I can certain, it is that every college town has at least one good thrift store, even if there is only one college. Every year, students arrive with more clothing than they have room for and for some, the easiest thing to do is donate the items they lack the means or desire to store to their local Goodwill or Salvation army. Think what you will, those stores always seem to boast an impressive display of designer clothing in almost new condition. Just before this past Christmas, I was browsing in a Goodwill in a tiny Massachusetts town and found a beautiful black pinstriped Pierre Cardin suit for $15. I also don\u2019t think I\u2019ve purchased a single necktie that wasn\u2019t from a thrift store. The rack on my closet door is lined with ties from Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, and J. Crew, almost every one purchased at a thrift store for $3.00 or less.<\/p>\n

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2. Take a Look Around eBay<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

If you don\u2019t feel like walking or driving to your local thrift shop, there\u2019s an even more convenient way to find the clothes you need. eBay is truly the thrift shop of the internet and it boasts an inventory of rare and exotic items from across the globe. Whatever piece of clothing you\u2019re looking for, I guarantee eBay has at least five different options from five different brands. While Amazon is dominating the market in most areas, fashion is the one area where eBay still seems to have the monopoly. Clothing prices on eBay tend to vary, as the bidding factor adds some complications, but If you\u2019re paying attention, you can almost always find incredible deals on the items you need. Not to mention the fact that it ships directly to your door…or at least your campus post office.<\/p>\n

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3. Seek Out the More Affordable Designer Stores<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Many of the less expensive name brand clothing retailers have been stereotyped as being of lesser quality than their more mainstream competitors. As a frequent shopper, I have not found that to be true. H&M is a terrific example of a store which features great formal attire for men at reasonable prices. They also feature a wide variety of suits, one that is sometimes more dynamic than those of their larger competitors. Forever 21 can boast competitive prices and similar products, though they may not be a brand commonly associated with formal wear. While it isn\u2019t typically quite as affordable as the first two brands mentioned, Express is an excellent choice for formal attire and its prices are pretty good the type of clothes they sell. If your campus is near a city or even a well- populated suburb, it is very likely there are at least two of the stores mentioned here nearby.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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No matter where you do your shopping, be sure you are comfortable in whatever you decide to go with. If you\u2019re ever unsure of how to dress for an interview, remember; it is always better to be overdressed than underdressed. No employer ever turned down an applicant simply because they were too dressed up, but the same cannot be said for those who came to their interviews too dressed down.<\/p>\n

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SEE ALSO:<\/strong>\u00a050+ Student Discounts Every Student Needs to Know About<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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