Ladies' guide to daily outfits and accessories that you can afford with items even from your own closet
 
Old clothes can be just as good as new items. Take for example the skirt in the picture below. But wait! Looks can be deceiving. 
It's not actually a skirt, but a dress, which I haven't worn in over a year.
Try using old articles of clothing in new ways. 
You never know just what you might come up with. It can change the whole way you look at the clothes in your closet.
Get the Look
- Red Polka Dot Dress - Wal-Mart (See the design better below)
- Beige Sweater - TJMaxx
- Camel Colored Flats - Target
- Camel Colored Skinny Belt - Target
- Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace - Target
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Close up of the dress pattern
 
I think plaid has come a long way and for a while, it used to get a bad wrap. Now, it's such a widespread trend. You can see it all over on Pinterest. If you don't already own something plaid in your closet, you should!

Get the Look
- Chunky Plaid Scarf - Marshall's
- Beige Sweater - TJMaxx
- Red Capri Pants - Marshall's
- MIA Brown Riding 
Boots - DSW
- Beige Leg Warmers - Marshall's
 
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I think my favorite things about this tank top are the color and the fact that it's designer off the runway. Buy this JOIE Walton Piped Silk Flared Tank from TJMaxx for only $39. This is a savings of 61% from the original price of $100. 

I personally could not imagine purchasing a tank top for $100. That's why I love TJMaxx and Marshall's so much. You can get designer clothes for cheap.

 
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I'm hopeful that warm weather is right around the corner. Here's a cute and simple maxi dress that's perfect for summer. Get this LA Made Braided Waistband Maxi Dress from TJMaxx for only $39.99. This is a savings of 50% off. They have it available in the color pictured, coffee, and black.

 
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This is a great outfit that can go from day to night. All you need to do to is take off the cardigan and scarf and throw on a chunky statement necklace. You could even add a leather jacket for an extra edgy/night look depending on the weather. If you're not feeling the shoes for night, pull on a cute nude or gray peep toe or black heel and you're good to go for a night out on the town!

Get the Look
- Cream Open Front 

Cardigan - Target
- Pink Express Tank Top - TJMaxx
- Black & White Leopard Print Pencil Skirt - Target
- Gray Fringe Scarf - Marshall's
- Gray Nine West Heels - TJMaxx
- Lauren Conrad Bracelets - Kohl's

 
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Get the Look
- Cream/Tan Striped Sweater - Target
- Chambray Button Up Shirt - Marshall's
- Layered Pearl Necklace - Target

I paired it with.....
- Skinny Jeans - Target
- Tan Riding Boots with Ruffle 
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- TJMaxx



Style Tip: I would purchase slightly longer button down shirts so that if you want to wear them under sweaters with the bottom showing, you're able to as long as it's not a long sweater, and even if you don't want it to show, you're still able to tuck it in. It's better to have something be too long than too short because you can always alter it or adjust accordingly with pins, sweaters, etc.

 
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Make a statement with these fun, off the runway, Star Peep Toe High Heels by BADGLEY MISCHKA from TJMaxx. These are available in black -sizes 7.5, 8, 9, 9.5, & 10 for only $49. This is a savings of 75% from the original price of $199.

These are an amazing deal!

 
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Ruffled tops are a MUST. They're great because they have their own special detail so that you don't even need to wear a necklace or scarf. They're their own accessory.  Ruffles are perfect for any woman because they give the look a feminine touch without being too over-the-top or little girlish. In addition, not only can you wear them alone, but they also look great under blazers and cardigans. I just recently got the ruffled shirt pictured from Loft and have two other ones from TJMaxx and Target.

Check out other great ruffled shirt options below that you can buy now!

 
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Get these unique BEBE Quilted Chain Detail Clutches from TJMaxx for only $15. This is a crazy amount of savings of 77% from the original price of $65. These clutches are available in black (pictured), grey, and purple.

 
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Get the Look
- Pink Sweater - TJMaxx
- White Collared Button Down 
Shirt - H&M
- Nina Pink Pearl Satin Ribbon Necklace - I'm not exactly sure where it's from because I got it from my sister-in-law for Christmas, but it also has a matching bracelet. There's a close up picture of the necklace below.

I paired it with....
- Khaki Skinny Pants - H&M
- Nine West Pink Flats - TJMaxx

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Nina Pink/Pearl Satin Ribbon Necklace

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