How “Shopping” in Your Closet Saves You Money

In “Pirates of the Caribbean,” Captain Jack Sparrow battles ghosts
and the British Army to capture the hidden treasure of the cave.

Most of us want the treasure, but we don’t really want to resort to swordplay over it.

So, before going out to do battle on the malls, you might consider this.
Your cave (aka closet) probably has a few hidden treasures in it already.

Instead of fighting for your treasures, you only have to search for them.
And, you can save yourself a lot of money at the same time.

You can discover hidden gems by creating new combinations--instead of always wearing the same old white top with the same old black jacket, pants, and shoes. Spend a few hours some weekend afternoon trying on your clothes in new ways,and create some pizzazz!

Start with a KEY piece—pants or a skirt (the workhorses of your wardrobe), and find every possible top to go with it. Experiment! Try unusual color or style mixes. Add a jacket or sweater to each outfit—in case you need one. Hopefully, one wrap will work with several of your outfits.

Hold up accessory bundles (i.e. shoes, belt, bag, jewelry, etc.) that harmonize with each other and see if they work with each outfit, too. A unique piece of jewelry or a jazzy pair of shoes can add flair to your basic clothes.

Then, write down all the pieces to complete each outfit (or photograph it), so you’ll remember how to put it together. Otherwise, you’ll be battling your closet every morning trying to recall what went with what.

By mixing, matching, and creatively combining, you’ll discover you own more clothes than you thought you did. And you may not have to go shopping after all.

It’s like money in the bank.

Captain Jack should be envious.

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