Be Poor and Flaunt It!

I think you are pretty awesome. You know what you're saving for and are disciplined enough to go for it. You'll go far in life and you'll never starve. Oh, and you're a good writer, too.

This is great stuff! That dress you're wearing is amazing and you look so cute in it. You look a little but like one of my nieces, except she is only 13. The Goodwill idea is excellent! I haven't tried it, but I've heard a few people say what you just said about designer labels. I've had to spend most of my life being frugal and there is no shame in it. Sometimes it's like a challenge in that it helps one to prioritize well and not become greedy, which is a very good thing. Awesome hub!

Live simple and still enjoy life the best to live and you have said it all here thanks

You're such a sensible, upbeat (and cute) person. Thanks for the tips and larger perspective on frugality. Ken

Very well said. Love your humble attitude there - very admirable. I was just commenting on the other hub and I'll say it again here, arrogant and show off people get into my nerve.

I always tell my daughter, it's not the label but it's how you carry yourself and thank heaven, she's not like the rest of the kids her age...she knows better. I can see she's smart and getting smarter on her finances. I will be passing along your hub specially for my daughter to read.

Keep up the good work.

I am no kind of fashion person, but when I have gotten compliments on my clothing, it's almost always been the clothing I got from thrift stores! Makes me wonder what I am paying for, at expensive clothes stores....

Well done glassvisage. I like your attitude. I learned a lot.

Great article. I used to make a lot of money, and though I spent what I thought of as 'freely,' I still bought my furniture, housewares, and other 'stuff' from thrift stores all the time. After the 'SHTF,' and I didn't have a lot of money anymore, I was forced to become even more frugal, but boy, have I learned so much. I grow a lot of my own food now, have chickens for eggs, cook more, and even without a garden, can still buy food for my family of 4 for about $25.00 per week per person just because I've learned how to use the stores websites to comparison shop and find the best deals. I've started to make more money again, but the bad economy was good for me in that now, I have more to save and invest.

Excellent, funny, and true! Why spend more when you can look the part for a lot less? And I wonder if people ever look at how much they spend on a week's worth of fast food of all kinds? Frugality pays--pardon the pun--but in more ways than money. Simplicity is a discipline so needed in our lives today. Society is only preaching MORE-BIGGER-BETTER. We need to gain more internally and return to the virtues that makes our lives content.

I'm so glad someone came forward and told you they appreciate your honesty! My girls tell me they would prefer a man that is frugal over a man who tried to impress them by spending too much money. Maybe with the economy people have started to value the idea of frugality..or maybe I just taught my kids well:) I understand your frustration with costly meetings at restaurants. I think many groups like to support the local economy by meeting at restaurants..but I would prefer a good pot luck instead! I envy your ability to take the bus...not only frugal but green. When I was a night student, I rode the train to work and studied on the way...it helped budget my time And money!

I'm glad to have discovered your hub and look forward to reading more.

I am so with you GV. Our family's idea of a good time is hunting for treasures at a thrift store and we focus on experience rather then things. There is a frugal revolution going on, your just ahead of the curve.

Your frugality is very appealing to me and others who realize it is great to make do on less. I know a lot of stylish women like you who shop for beautiful outfits at vintage and second hand stores, and some have even made a living out of it. Actually, I think you could be a fashion consultant to professionals who would like to stress stylish on a budget since you have a passion for it. Keep being you because this is best :).

Story of my life!

I am in my final semester of school and finding it difficult to obtain professional attire without a professional paycheck! I was introduced this summer to a place called Platos Closet. It is a shop where you can sell your name brand clothing and buy name brand clothing cheaply!

glassvisage,

Great hub! In particular how you expose the creative and practical side of savings. The best part is doing it without trying to keeping up with the " neighbor's"

It's a simple yet powerful concept that we all could take advantage of in some form or fashion!

All the Best

Yes! I was raised to prefer home-made presents and to be proud of a good bargain so it was (still is) interesting to interact with other branches of the family (or friends) who prefer expensive and think home-made presents are somehow of lesser value! I truly do not understand the power of the fancy shopping bag. (Or spending a few house payments on a wedding dress??) I don't understand why people are against thrift stores -- clothes in all stores have been handled by and tried on by many people. Your hub also reminded me of a large group outing I went on as a student in France -- I drank water and ordered the smallest amount possible... and then had to borrow money when the bill was divided equally. It is good to know the plan before you eat out in a group :) Also good to be frugal in general so you can splurge on whatever it is for you that is actually worth it. (For me, chocolate and tequila, but not candy or wine, underwear and sheets, but not sunglasses or gloves-- to mention a few. Maybe off topic, but your hub brought a lot of different ideas to mind. Thanks!