I've had a colorful vintage suit on my thrift wish list for a while and my prayers were answered during a thrift shopping trip to Goodwill last month. Well, they were kinda sorta answered. I had a vision for a colorful vintage suit: a citrus or coral color with a structured jacket and wide leg trousers. That's the image I had in my head.However, the suit I found look a liiiiiitle bit different. It was a mixture of bright colors, had massive shoulder pads, and the skirt was an awkward length.But you know what, for $7, I bought it anyway and styled it seven different ways.How to Style a Vintage Suit in Flattering Ways

how-to-style-a-cheap-dress-1-dress-10-ways I'm a creature of habit and if I have a garment I love, I wear it to death! What can I say? I like to get the most bang for my buck. So when glamour.com asked me to style one dress 10 different ways, I was up for the challenge. Though I can rock the same item repeatedly, I know how to rework it so it always looks fresh. And I take pride in making a "cheap" piece look like a million bucks. I mean, part of the title of my book is how to make the cheap look chic!See how to styled a $12 Forever 21 dress a variety of ways and get inspired to remix your own wardrobe.

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Dressing for the office does not have to be drab and boring when on a budget. I love to incorporate trendy alternatives in place of the classic office staple. A pencil skirt is a timeless silhouette and universally pleasing on all body types, making it a favorite among all office environments. Blending in is the last thing you want if you're looking to score that promotion!So here are a few affordable pencil skirt looks to guarantee you out shine your competition.

how to make clothes look expensiveI hate the word "cheap," but let's face it, some wallet-friendly clothes can look, well, cheap! The material is a bit flimsy, the embellishments are falling off and overall they do little for your wardrobe. But of course affordable clothes and accessories don't have to look like you found them in the clearance bin. And there are ways to turn an otherwise cheap chic find in to something that has a luxe feel.Whether you're thrifting or shopping at an affordable chain, below are five easy ways to make the cheap look chic and even give them a more personalized feel.