@graceforpersonalityhires: If you are under 28 and have a normal job, I don’t think spend a lot of money on brand forward work clothes is a good way to spend your salary. The ROI at your level isn’t worth it. Looking polished and cool and nice- super important. Wearing the nicest most expensive versions of those clothes- not important. Thoughts?
I used thredUP and thrifted all my professional clothes so I could get nicer, name brand clothes for cheap. I’m almost 40 and I still use it.
2026-09-07 17:33:55
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Go.See.Do :
Also, your body changes. And your style changes with position.
2026-09-18 16:29:17
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NMS :
lol can you say Lerner ….
2026-09-08 00:15:44
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justnotthatseriousyk :
In my 20s I had a full business formal work wardrobe from H&M, with a few thrifted pieces from fancier brands.
2026-09-07 15:42:37
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Adriana 'Galdo' Adam :
Yessssss. Thrift away, my girls.
2026-09-07 15:29:27
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Lesley :
Yep! When I was 25-28 I only shopped H&M and Old Navy. Even at 33 I’m not keen on spending $150 on work pants that I’m only sitting in
2026-09-07 17:01:19
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Nathan Corliss :
My son followed my lead at that age, thrift store! We go to the affluent neighborhood thrift stores for nice brands. If we need new? Sams / Costco
2026-09-07 15:49:19
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Karen Well•Led :
I heard of a company that offers a clothing stipend for for people who make less than $100K in their organization
2026-09-12 18:33:38
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lex :
once had a director at a business school i admired assume i came from money (i do not lol) based on a fully thrifted outfit at 25! did not buy for quality/name at the time like i am starting to now, but its amazing how far you can go based on learning cuts, proportions, and unofficial dress codes for places you’ll be!
2026-09-08 00:26:12
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Carol Yoori • Studio Yoori :
Thank you! I needed to hear this… ditching that cart now
2026-09-07 15:09:30
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sarah :
Yes! I buy most of my work clothes at Gap and Abercrombie during sales. Sometimes even Costco. I’d rather spend my money traveling or on classes/learning/experiences
2026-09-07 18:52:29
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User000111222 :
22 year olds talking abt investing in “timeless pieces” 🫠 you will nottt wanna wear that in a few years. Like I promise you
2026-09-07 19:59:00
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The Princess of Finance :
I thrift most of my work clothes. It’s more affordable and I think the pieces are cuter and more unique!
2026-09-12 20:53:32
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Micha :
I had a beautiful work wardrobe in my early 20’s that I thrifted, mostly designer, beautiful Jil Sander trousers, etc. then my body changed and I had to rethrift it of course for less $$$ 😭. I’m glad I thrifted it to begin with so it was affordable but I’m so sad that all that effort went away with body changes. I should have just gone to Uniqlo
2026-09-07 16:18:07
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therealsatchmo :
As a 21 year old, there is definitely a feeling of needing to get these expensive pieces bc I’ll “have them forever” or they’re “investments” and everyone has them. I think the real issue is my generation wants a life like their Pinterest board, but the people in those pics are in their 30s and can afford it
2026-09-07 17:28:40
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ava 🪳 :
i realized i only like wearing black t shirts, black pants, cardigans lolol
2026-09-07 20:46:03
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katsophi :
100%! I got all my clothes at Tjmax, Nordstrom rack, and the real real in my 20s. Hot take: shopping like that makes you a way better shopper for when you can afford higher end items because you learn to pay attention to how clothes are actually made/fabric/etc.
2026-09-07 18:59:58
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samanthabutsibibi :
I knew there’s literally heaps of Aritzia on Poshmark and Depop
2026-09-07 20:16:23
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melissa_offroad :
Hot take, I am 41 have been shopping at Ross and Nordstrom Rack since I started my career at 21. I choose quality pieces and sprinkle in trendy stuff. I have always gotten tons of compliments on my clothes. I just can’t bring myself to spend crazy money on clothes
2026-09-07 19:14:22
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K :
This so why I only buy things that I can wear to work and when I go out 😭
2026-09-07 18:35:14
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Bri :
Totally fair. But 35+ in my job it’s been the best investment ever. At 23 I shopped banana republic sales 🥰
2026-09-19 01:24:25
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nitersk :
Agreed. I knew I couldn’t afford my fav brand when I was in my 20s. I built my wardrobe via thrift stores (when you could still find quality) and eBay. Now that I’m pushing 50, I can buy that same brand full price and I happily do if I find something that I want and don’t want to wait for a sale.
2026-09-13 01:26:32
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JasmineBite :
absolutely! thrift shops are the way to go, you can find great timeless pieces for cheap. No need to spend bank when you should be focusing in saving and investing!
2026-09-09 12:24:35
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steph1970 :
Wish someone said this to me in my 20s I definitely didn’t need to spend $158 on a Ralph Lauren skirt (28 years ago) to teach high school.
2026-09-08 18:15:19
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yazhini :
I hope everyone agrees to this.
2026-09-17 19:47:09
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