Just because the economy’s not booming doesn’t mean you can afford to scrimp on your wardrobe.
- Buy suits or slacks and jackets in neutral colors like black, gray and beige. This will ensure you will fit in a variety of work environments as it’s likely you will need to work several jobs to make ends meet.
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Have fun with shirts. Make sure you have button-downs and polo shirts for the office, and don’t forget some sturdy denim or corduroy for dumpster diving and building makeshift shelters.
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Add some pizazz with a sweater or vest in lightweight wool. With your insurance you can’t afford to catch a chill.
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Keep one or two heavy sweaters around for the end of the month when you’ll be walking to work. Gas isn’t getting any cheaper you know.
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Leather loafers work well in a variety of environments. Payless Shoes makes a nice leather-look alternative.
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A good-quality trench coat can take you anywhere, especially to interviews for new jobs.
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Don’t forget to express yourself with a fun tie. That’s the type of thing that could get you promoted to Assistant Manager on the night shift at Taco Bell.
Most important, recession or not, buy the very best underwear you can afford. You never know when opportunity will knock – and you can use the extra cash.