A Comfortable Stay

Posted on: 28 October 2019

Have you already looked in your closet to see what you have to wear to holiday parties? If so, maybe you were disappointed to see that you couldn't get excited about a single thing you already own. That means you need to go shopping for new outfits. However, there's that important fact that your bank account might not be looking great. 

If that's the case, from buying clothes at a vintage store or at a thrift store to arranging for dry cleaning services, here are some ideas that might help you.

Start Your Shopping 

Even though it's not even Thanksgiving yet, think of going clothes shopping before everything is picked over by others who are shopping on a tight budget.

Think of starting your shopping expedition by going to a store that sells vintage clothing. Have you ever been to this type of store in the past? If so, you probably already know that you can often find clothes from past decades that are classic enough to wear in 2019. For example, you might be lucky enough to find a formal gown from the 1940s at a terrific price. Or, you might find some very cute bell bottom party pants from the 1960s or the 1970s.

Hit thrift shops, too. If you've never been shopping at a thrift store, you will probably be totally amazed at the things you'll find. Look for things like classic black slacks that you can wear with different tops. For example, you might find a great metallic gold tunic that will be perfect with the black slacks for formal events. 

​Arrange For Dry Cleaning 

If you see a spot on a favorite outfit at one of the stores where you shopped, don't let that stop you from buying that item. Or, maybe you have selected a great outfit but it needs over-all cleaning. Yet, that outfit didn't come with an inside tag that gives cleaning instructions.

Whether it's for a single stain or for cleaning an entire outfit, think of going to a dry cleaning service like Rockwood Dry Cleaners. The attendant will more than likely be able to tell you whether you can wash the item in your machine or by hand. Or, you might find that the items need to be dry cleaned. 

Having your used clothes cleaned by professionals might cost a bit of money, but it might be some of the best money you will spend on your holiday wardrobe. The cleaners will have the training and the experience to treat your clothing items with tender care.