1. Old Navy Ombre Polka Dot Scarf– $11.04 via gift card from Chippmunk: $0
2. Old Navy Coral Sweatshirt– $11.09 via gift card from Chippmunk: $0
3 & 4. Target Merona Blazers (navy, pink)– 2 at $24 each: $48 (Super nice quality for the price!)
5. Target Sleeveless Shift Dress– $25
6. Target Merona Leather Trimmed Top (similar dress version)- $14.39 [seen here]
7. Old Navy Sheer Blouse– $18
8. Limited Outlet Drew pencil pants (black, navy)- 2 at $35 each: $70 [seen here and here]
9. Nine West nude heels via DSW (similar)- $59.95 [seen here and here]
10 & 11. Target Merona Cardigans (turquoise, polka dot)- 2 at $13 each: $26
12. Old Navy layering tank tops (white, black, nude)- 3 at $3.25 each: $9.75
13 & 14. Old Navy Shell Tanks (coral, teal)- 2 at $10 each: $20 [seen here and here]
15. Target Merona Ruffle Tank (peach, pink)– 2 @ 3.25 each on clearance: $7.50 [seen here]
Also not pictured:
-Old Navy black & white ikat shorts- On clearance for $5.90- gift card from Chippmunk: $0
-Old Navy blue printed summer dress- On clearance for $9.23- gift card from Chippmunk: $0
-Ann Taylor Factory leopard print blouse: $29.99
-Ann Taylor Factory black sleeveless peplum top: $14.99 [seen here]
-Banana Republic Outlet maxi dress: $29.74 [seen here]
Total September spending= $373.31
– income from clothing sales ($111.95)
TOTAL: $261.36
~OVER budget by $61.36 Wa waaaaa!
So this month was clearly all about the workwear purchases. I still have a few basic business items on my list, including caramel colored dress pants and/or a skirt, black (comfortable) heels, and perhaps a white button up shirt (although I can never find button-up shirts that fit over the bust all that well! Hrmph.) And although I did go over budget quite a bit, but I feel like most of these purchases are good pieces that will last a while and can be remixed lots of ways!
How did you do this month? Which purchases do you like from my budget?
Check out my previous clothing budget months here.
Linking up with Franish and the other fabulous Budgeting Bloggers!
I love the pencil pants! Great closet staples.
Thanks Lindsay- I agree! I think I might get one more pair in a lighter color for sure- can’t go wrong!
I love all the things you got Valerie and even though you did go over budget you got some great basic pieces that will be very versatile.
Agi:)
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Thanks Agi- that makes me feel better :-)
Super heart that scarf!
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve worn that scarf already! Something about the colors and pattern!
All of those will be great for your new wardrobe needs! I’m thinking I need to go back to the Outlet and get me some new Limited pencil pants. They look great on everyone so far.
I think so too! Yeah the pencil pants are great– they had very limited sizes at the FOC so I had to order it while I was in the store. Worth it though.
I might have to pick up another blazer for that price!
I have a few button up shirts in my closet that I bought thinking I would like them. But yeah, they don’t work on my bust very well. I like how clean they look on others and that’s why I’m always tempted to buy one, and then I end up never wearing it.
I am thinking about it myself…they really are nice quality. I bought it as part of a sale where if you buy 2 or more, you get 25% off but even at regular price ($34.99), it’s awesome! And I am totally with you on the button up shirts!