October 10, 2011 by 
TBF on
October 10, 2011
In our Repost Series, we re-publish classic posts from our archives. This is one of our favorite posts from 2006.
Q:Budget Fashionista,
I need your help. I’m a 5″1”, 110 lbs, 23-year-old female and I find it very difficult to shop for office clothes. It seems like there are very few fashion options for petite women. Any petite fashion advice?
A: I’ve been getting quite a few questions from petite readers in regards to the sad state of petite fashion. I agree that there’s little, to no, options for truly petite women.
More: Fashion Advice: Petite Fashions →
September 24, 2011 by 
Kathryn on
September 24, 2011
I don’t get those little washing care symbols they put on the other side of clothing tags. There’s too much for me already to remember, the last thing I need is to learn a completely different language just to wash a pair of underwear.
Guide to Common Household and Drycleaning Symbols
However, knowing how to take care of ones clothing is as important as knowing how (and where) to purchase the clothes. I still have nightmares of the time my dad destroyed my favorite (and only) pair of Girbaud jeans during a bleach induced washing frenzy. Unfortunately, there was no internet back then or I would have printed out this handy little Guide to Common Household and Drycleaning Symbolsand posted it in our laundry room. The guide gives a straight forward run down of common cleaning symbols and the meaning of each symbol.
More: Repost: Guide to Common Household and Drycleaning Symbols →
July 17, 2011 by Kathryn on
July 17, 2011
Dear Budget Fashionista:
I am a stylish soon to be mother-of-the-bride. I have been searching for something stylish, but all the dresses I’ve seen are for unfashionable ! What are some tips to help me find a hip mother of the bride dress without spending a fortune?
Answer:
Just because your kid is getting married, that doesn’t mean you need to look like Whistler’s Mother (you know the famous painting of the mom in the rocking chair). You can and should be as fashionable as you can be- you will be seeing folks that you haven’t seen in years (including that one annoying cousin), so we put together a several mother of the bride options for the big day.
More: Tips for Finding Mother of the Bride Outfits →
June 19, 2011 by Kathryn on
June 19, 2011
Dear Budget Fashionista,
I am vocalist of an alternative band and my image is supposed to be feminine yet still look tough (a rocker chick) I want to know how to achieve this look on a budget. How can dress like a rock star (on a budget)?
Answer: The best way to achieve this image is to follow the steps that a high-end stylist would take in creating an image for an up and coming rock star at a major record label.
More: Fashion Advice: How to Dress Like a Rock Star →
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