Fashion Cents From an Expert

Step into Cecile Blanco’s shoes, and you’ll get more than a great pair of stiletto boots―it’s a course in frugal fashion how-to.

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Frugal Fashionista Cheat Sheet
Van Chaplin

Frugal Fashionista Cheat Sheet

Cost-Per-Wear Formula
Cost of garment = Total cost paid / anticipated number of wears

  • Buy it: $100 trousers, worn 10 times = $10 per wear
  • Beware: $600 evening gown, worn twice = $300 per wear

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