Where to find.....

Shopping for garb can be much much easier than people think! This time of year is great for getting your garb on!

First go to the local mega store chain thing...... We shall use the Wal-mart, though I have found goodies at Target and Kohls too. Start browsing, good garb comes to those who have plenty of time.

Get you a pair, or two of undershorts/pants/whichever you need. I MEAN IT!!!! These bad boys are always in stock, and go on sale often too, best time to stock up is in January, when everyone's resolution is to work-out more. Wander towards the underroos area, there is a quick and easy bodice solution here! The waist cinchers make half decent underbust corsets, not great for lacing, but you get the look quick. Then, and I know it seems weird, go to the swim wear, and look at cover-up, these make great undershirt. Yes, they are see through (why you grab a few tank tops too) but in the summer, they are perfect, cover skin yet not heavy fabric. An they pack into bags easily. Skirts have become easier to find with the trend of peasant skirts being around. grab you a few. Ones that has elastic is best, so it can be moved to the waist or hips as needed without requiring a belt or new fastening.

See, why you gotta love summer when garbing. It gets better as the season wears on, as many department chain store the buyers for the entire company..... don't beleve in Texas weather, so many summer goodies go on sale and clearance in July and Aug.

Another word on clearance. It is a great place to find garb, especially out of season. Or sometime you get season stuff that is from "last year's collection" and is 90% off. How I got 4 of my favorite skirts that I gave to friends, I worked at Kohls and found 4 excellent black peasant skirts with a decorative border... originally 49.50.... yeah, I got them for 4.95 each. Why....... they were from last year..... these skirts are now 4 years old, and you know what...... all of us still use them, and they are holding up great.

Shoes can be tougher to find. Granted, I live in sneakers at events, as lets face it, you're gonna be walking a bunch, so save your feet, because when they start to hurt.... life is miserable. So make sure you have a good pair of shoes. Yes, I have a cute pair of ballet flats I can wear to Court. But when the night life begins..... guess who is back in sneakers.