The shops here in town are displaying all of the latest styles to entice us into buying our special outfit for Easter this year. Big girls and little girls alike look forward to shopping and dressing up for that special day.
These days, anyone who is anyone has their names on a fashion line. Vanderbilt, Sassoon, Carson, Levi and Beane just to name a very few.
For many people, the old tradition of new clothes for Easter is a little more challenging because of low funds or no money to spare for special "duds." Here are a few hits on how to "Dress for Less":
Many a "Sharp Sal" dresses from source that could be called Second Hand Sue. The "Salvation Army Store" offers clothing for the whole family at greatly reduced prices.
The "Church Basement Clothes Closet" also has varied selection, but takes a little more time sorting through things. "Mother's Closet" is always available and is an excellent source and just my size!
Drawing upon the family again, I find that "Sister's Trades" offers a wide variety, having four natural sisters with which to sway. If you don't have natural sisters, you could cultivate a few just for that purpose.
A "Friend's Lend" is a real help in an emergency. The dreaded "Hand Me Down" is frightening fashion for the youngest child in a large family, but very helpful for mom.
The "Garage Sale Goodie" has helped to enlarge many a wardrobe. Many women are their own fashion designers and manage to do most of their family's sewing, also. There are even specially made tags, to sew into your own creation, declaring "Made Especially For Me By Me."
Let's not forget the fads. Camouflaged by Army, Navy Surplus and "Early Attic Treasures" that emerge from attics or estate sales and described as "Vintage Clothing."
The last fad is one I've chosen for my Easter outfit and I expect to knock your hat off and pop your eyes dressed as a "Punk Rocker!"
-GRANNY
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