I'm experiencing some camera envy looking at the difference between my home photos and my professional headshot above.
Anyway, I wanted to share how I score professional pieces cheap. The process of finding in-tact, professional clothing at thrift stores can be a chore. Be prepared to spend a long time looking at and trying on clothes. But! You WILL save a lot of money.
Purchasing button-up shirts from Goodwill or GCF is actually a very easy way to save when upgrading your professional wardrobe. Collared shirts are easy to spot on the rack, so you won't have to strain to find them. Look for durable fabric.
Pants are more difficult because you'll probably need to hem them. If you don't know how, google "how to hem pants." There are ways to cheat. I'm not a skilled seamstress by any means and I've figured out ways around the sewing issue.
As stated in my last post, I'm willing to spend more on suit jackets because well-fit ones are difficult to find. You may find this to be the most expensive part of your thrifted professional wardrobe.
Finally, read this. This article will help you focus towards finding the best-looking clothing for your body and how to pair clothing together to make expensive-looking outfits.
Top: East 5th brand, $3 at Goodwill
Jacket: Apt 9 brand, $8 at Hut no. 8
Pants: Twenty one brand, but I've had them for so long I don't even know where I bought them
Shoes: $4 from a thrift store
Total: about $20
