So i'm going to High School?

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Well i'm starting high school this year and i have no idea what to do about clothes and a backpack/tote. I go to a school full of rich kids, but I can't afford all the stuff they can. I have to take scholarships for a lot of things at school, so does anyone have some ideas about what clothes to get that are on the cheap side but look nice? I'm dreading having to wear the same clothes as last year, sine people are judged a LOT by money at my school. I just don't know what to do. Btw I have a $100 budget. :(

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$100 is plenty!!!!!!! Actually, you can go to many places, not just the ones known for being cheap. I always look for sales, and once you find them, you'll save a lot of money.

Here's a tip: when you go into stores, whether it's Hollister, H&M, express, forever21(which I love for sales!), or charlotte russe, go directly to the clearance or sales. Usually they'll have little racks of clothes that say "50% off" or "10$ and under" or something like that. You'll save a ton of money. Oh! You should also compare prices for similar clothes. For example, two days ago I saw some tank tops for $20.00 at Express, but they were only $3.50 at Forever21.

Going into High School...I have some questions? 10 Points best answer! :)?

Lucy

Ok so I just got out of 8th grade and I'm going to high school this year and I gotta be honest...I'm a little anxious..okay a LOT anxious. But anyways I just have a couple questions on like what clothes i should get and if i should get a bag or a backpack..that sort of thing.

1. What are some fashionable clothes? Or must haves?

2. What places should I shop that are inexpensive?

3. Everyone keeps telling me to get uggs..but everyone is going to have uggs! So are these still in for winter?: http://www.jildorshoes.com/images/products/SteveMaddenTylerGreySuede_Front_300.jpg
IF SO...WHAT COLOR?

4. Ok so I dont have a clue on what to get..A backpack or Bag?? Help!

5. If I do get a backpack I really really like this one (in navy blue): http://www.kipling-usa.com/product/index.jsp?clickid=body_rv_img&productId=2993393

I know its a lot of money...its really durable and waterproof but is it worth it? If not is there a backpack you can find that is like it for less money??


well thanks soo much for answering! Remember! 10 POINTS BEST ANSWER!!!!
So please make it good :) and please dont joke around.


p.s. I DONT WANT A ROLLER BACKPACK

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1. MUST HAVES
* converse
* colorful cami's (to layer)
* a couple plaid shirts
* a graphic tee
* black or white flats
* JEANS! (at least 4 different pairs)
* yoga or sweatpants
* SOFFE SHORTS! (they really come in handy for after school stuff & gym + I would probably die without them. You need at least 2 solid color pairs)
* a CASUAL dress
* cardigan (to pair with dress above or a cool tank top)
* Cute tank tops (at least 3)

2. PLACES TO SHOP

* OUTLET MALLS!
* Hollister (clearance)
* Abercrombie kids & Fitch (clearance)
* JCpenny (love that store)
* FOREVER21 (best store ever created)
* Wetseal
* PacSun
* Aeropostale
* American Eagle

3.
No. Uggs aren't in style anymore, They have been around for 4 years!
I personally HATE uggs, and I think that you should spend your money on those shoes you put into the link instead of ugly uggs.

4/5.
I personally would go with the bag pack, because you are able to carry more stuff, very comfortable, and can be very stylish. Now I would say that bag isn't the BEST choice, and it sure isn't waterproof.
I hate them a couple years pack (paid $150) and they were absolutely NOT waterproof, my text books were soaking wet. If I were you I would go with a Jansport bag, or go to HotTopic and buy a unique bag (what I am doing) http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/WhatsNew/Accessories/Invader-Zim-Gir-Face-Backpack-246397.jsp it may seem dorky but it totally cute.

typed so much, fingers are bleeding(:

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How to spend money wisely while back to school clothes shopping?

Hailey Bai

so my parents are giving me $350 to spend on clothes for school. they will buy the actual supplies, underwear, bras, socks, shoes, and backpack. so like how do I like save money on these clothes? are there websites that save us money? thanks!(:

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wow 350?!? i get to share 200 with 3 other kids in my house you should be grateful very grateful i would go to rue21 they have clearance racks of super cute unique clothing in every style for 3-5 dollars and jeans for 5 dollars i would go now the sales are super good! and if you sign up for the email newsletter on www.rue21.com they will give you a printable coupon for i think 5 or 15% percent off of your next purchase you ca use several accounts to get allot of coupons, get your basics like undershirts and Cami's at walmart they might have very cheap ones but rue21 usually has allot, try the strawberry clothing store idk if you have one near you but they have cheap unique pretty clothing there i love it and try pacsun clearance racks too, i wouldn't even check hollister or abercrombiethat'ss just a waste of money for you to walk around with their logo splattered all over you, get your shoes at the shoe department or kmart, surprisingly kmart has very good cheap and pretty clothing for cheap rue 21 also hasallott of shoes too, try ebay for the lot clothingmanyy people sell brand new clothing with free shipping forallott less then stores and all order from places with free shipping, old navy is god for basics like sweaters and tanks but their sizes are big,search google for free shipping websites or codes, search for coupons for stores and use them, consignment stores have very gently used brand name clothing i likeconsignmentt stores they always have the best stuff no one else has! be frugal and save, if i can get by on under 100 and get 30 shirts and 6 pairs of pants + shoes you could have a wardrobe of hundreds of things!

Ok this is about school shopping?

lilbit

I'm ocd and can't stamd doing stuff last minute well its about 2 weeks till school and my mom hasn't said a word about school shopping but hates when I ask her about spending money because its really really short

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Money is really tight for my family and my mom hates when i ask her for even the smallest amount of money, no matter what the reason, and i always feel guilty about it later, but school shopping in necessary for every kid out there so i just made sure to look for good deals and only bought the necessities.

Im a Junior this year and i already and a perfectly good binder that i never used, so i spent about 20 on a new backpack, and maybe another 12 for index cards, pencils, erasers, pens, paper and notebooks. This was all that was necessary for my class,and i had everything else i needed, or had access to everything else i needed at school.

Clothing is whats going to be the real cash buster for your mom. I hate jackets even when im cold i dont like wearing them and i hate long sleeves anyway so if i do wear a jacket i usually roll up the sleeves...i know its weird right!? Lol, but anyways i looked threw my closet tried everything on to see what still fit, what was to old and worn out etc. Then i bought new clothes to replace the stuff i planned to get rid off that no longer fit.I also did the same for shoes and accessories and realized i only needed about 3 new pairs of jeans, one new pair of shoes, about 7 to 8 shirts, a new jacket/cardigan, and a few small accessories.I tried not to be picky and find the best quality clothes and best brands i could find in regular department stores. I spent 8 dollars on a pair of jeans, and 16 on a cardigan, both on clearance/yellow tag deals at Forever 21. I was tempted to buy new sunglasses but i already have 2 pairs i bought from Hot Topic during the previous semester that were still in good condition. Instead i bought a new rubber bracelet and necklace at Hot Topic for about 15. My moms makes her own jewelry of her own so i didnt think it was necesary to go buy actual jewelry. I spent 110 dollars in total on 7 shirts, a pair of shoes and a pair of jeans at JCPenney. Most of the stuff was on sale or clearance, and i had an additional 15% off coupon. At the bottom of my receipt it showed the total i spent, and the total amount i saved, and i saved my mom 150 dollars. I bought a novelty tee from Walmart for like another 8 dollars, and i sent about 40 on a pair of jeans and another shirt at Target. (I don't have all the receipts in front of me this i just the estimated prices i remember paying)

In total i spent about 230something for all my school clothes and supplies. Just look around, see what you have, find out what you actually need, work with your budget, and find the best deals possible to save as much money as you can on everything so that you have money left over. Never pay full retail price for anything, with careful budgeting and bargain hunting, you can find what you need for much cheaper then you think.

If your situation is beyond bad, try Ross, TJMaxx or Burlington Coat Factory for new clothes and the same brands as most other stores. Stuff is much cheaper in these stores because most for the clothing is new but comes from other stores that either had overstocked on certain items or is leftover clearance items that didnt sell somewhere else. Worst case scenario you can go to a thrift store. Most of the thrift clothes are the same brands you can find in any other store, and most of it cheap, used, or new but donated etc.

I have friends who spent 300, 400, even 500 dollars alone on just clothes, and they always end up complaining they're broke later. I feel sorry for them. But hey, if they have the money to waste who am i to judge :P

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