Shopping on a college budget is not something that is easily done, trust me, I know. If you’re broke and wish you could get some new clothes to spice up your wardrobe, do I have some great news for you. The best way to get a lot for your money, even when shopping on a budget, is to comb through the racks of a consignment shop.
I grew up in this area of Ohio and my favorite consignment shop is Plato’s Closet in Perrysburg. They always have such a nice selection and everything looks really nice. I buy a lot of my necessary season items at Plato’s.
At Plato’s Closet you can get everything from a pair of jeans to a formal dress. Plato’s sells jeans from American Eagle, Hollister, Abercrombie, Forever 21 and many others, including major designer brands. I once got a brand new pair of Abercrombie jeans that were originally $60 for $20.
They also have great jackets and coats and are fairly priced. I got a new leopard print coat from Forever 21 at Plato’s Closet for only $18. A few days after I bought it from Plato’s I saw the exact same coat at Forever 21 for $40. I also got two coats at Plato’s from Old Navy for only $20 for both.
In the spring I went to Plato’s Closet for some new tops and got six new tops for $60. No matter the season, Plato’s Closet always has tanks, t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweaters and cardigans. I love going to Plato’s and just rummaging through the selection. You can spend hours in the store looking through the racks and racks of clothes for the best deals.
I also love the dresses they have; you can find options from Forever 21, Delias, Target, Old Navy and many more. In the dress section you will not only find casual dresses, but also dresses that are great for when you want to dress up more.
Plato’s Closet not only has clothes, but they also sell tons of accessories; such as purses, shoes, belts, scarves and hats. The purses are priced at around $10 to $20 depending on the designers. Shoes are the best prices around and it’s not like they are gross or over used. Plato’s is sure to only take the best looking stuff. During the summer I purchased a pair of gladiator sandals for only $2. When I am looking for a belt the first place I stop is Plato’s their belts are $3 on average, which in my book is a steal.
Whether you need a coat, dress, belt, accessories or a whole new outfit, I hope you try shopping at Plato’s Closet or any other consignment shop. As college students we need to save money where possible while still getting what we want. So go on all you fashionistas let your budget wardrobe shine.