Price pt. 2
Another really expensive part of being in the speech community is the clothing. Walking into a round in an expensive, well put together outfit is not guaranteed to win you a medal, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. Here are a couple helpful tips for looking like a champion without breaking the bank: 1. Consignment and secondhand stores
This is always my first stop. You would be surprised at the gems you can find at a local goodwill. I have bought several gorgeous suits at our local consignment store and I’m always excited to see what they stock. The greatest bonus to such stores is that the suits are often less than 20$!
2. eBay First, go to a department store like Dillards or Macy’s. Spend time to find clothes that you like and what sizes fit you. Make sure to keep track of your size and the brand of the clothes as well as any other helpful information. Finally, look up your favorite suits/dresses/shoes/whatever on eBay. I thought this was a bit strange when I first heard about it, then I bought a 300$ dollar Tahari suit for 30$. This is magic.
3. Poshmark
It’s a bit harder to find specific clothes on Poshmark as one could on eBay. However, they have a wonderful selection of suits, shoes, and anything else you could want in all price ranges. I have gotten several of my suits through Poshmark anywhere from 35-10$. While the site seems a bit questionable, I have always received my products as expected and in a timely manner. 10/10 would recommend. I hope this was helpful! Make sure to let me know any other ways you guys save money on your speech wardrobes!