Fashion Shopping For Tall Ladies

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Shopping for a tall lady, 5’9″ and up, is a difficult task. You have to consider the inseam on slacks and jeans, the length of sleeves and where the waistline falls. Being 5’10″, I am notorious for taking the hem out of pants.

Places NOT to shop:

When shopping for pants that cater to taller women, you want to stray away from Bebe, Victoria Secret, Metro Style, Macys,Dillards, and Banana Republic. Trust me. I have tried slacks from ALL of the stores above and none of them quite seem long enough. Every now and again Bebe, which caters to petites, will carry a pair of slacks with an inseam greater than 33 inches.

Where TO shop:

When shopping for slacks and you are tall. The internet is your friend. While the selection of tall slacks in stores such as Banana Republic and Ann Taylor may be limited, these stores offer longer inseams when shopping online. J Crew is another store that offers a great tall selection online. If you would like to walk into a store for slacks, The Gap, Express and New York and Company carry longer lengths in slacks.

Denim

When shopping for denim jeans for tall ladies, the same stores listed above will work. However, if you are into designer denim, you would want to learn which brands cater to tall ladies. Rock and Republic and Seven of all Mankind have longer inseams. When shopping for denim for someone 5’9″ or over, you would want to look for a 34 inch inseam. Designer denim brands like True Religion and Citizens of Humanity, cater to shorter ladies.

Shopping For Used Clothing Accessories

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We all know that accessories can make or break an outfit. Handbags, belts, shoes, scarves and more help to create a unique fashion statement for their wearers. Keeping up with the latest fashion trend can be expensive for shoppers. Accessories are a great option to create a fashion trend without changing your entire wardrobe each season. For affordable accessories, consider shopping in used clothing stores.

Millions of people donate and sell their unwanted accessories every year to charities, resale shops, consignment shops, flea markets and to online auction sites. A large quantity of used clothing and accessories that are available are barely used and some even have the original price tags on them. When you shop for used clothing accessories you will find quality pieces at affordable prices.

To start, browse your local physical stores by looking in the YellowPages, using your online search engine and asking your friends and family. Make a list of places that you would like to consider and then map out a plan to visit them. If you are looking for newer clothing accessories, consider visiting consignment shops first. Most items that you will find at a consignment shop are between 1-3 years old and you can expect up to a 50%-60% discount off of the retail price. If you are looking for a super bargain, start by searching thrift stores and flea markets. You may need to be willing to dig, but you will be sure to find some very nice, inexpensive items. Next, search your local resale shops as they offer a mix of old and new used clothing accessories and are generally a bit more organized than a flea market or a thrift store.

As you are shopping, be sure to also take an inventory of your current accessories and the items that you are looking to replace. As you are going through your closet, you will probably find unwanted clothes and accessories that you can even sell to generate funds to make some new accessories purchases. Be sure to take those items with you on your shopping trips.

When you are shopping on an online auction or consignment site, accessories are often sold in “Lots”. Lots are groupings of like items that are sold as a single unit. The advantages of lots are that you get a large selection in a single purchase, but the disadvantage is that you may not always know what you are getting. Single items that are more expensive are typically sold individually. Be sure to read the item descriptions carefully so that you know what you are getting and take into consideration what the shipping costs are going to be in your overall sales price. When you are making your online purchases, be sure to use a secure site and a reputable company to ensure your security and your privacy.

Shopping for used accessories online and in physical used clothing stores is a great way to build your wardrobe, to keep up with the trends and to find affordable items.

5 Questions to Ask an Equipment Financing Company When Negotiating an Equipment Lease

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Leasing your equipment can be a great option for your company when you need to expand or upgrade your equipment. While financing the lease can be done through the manufacturer or retailer, an equipment financing company many times is the best way to go. Not only are they more experienced in the process and make it easier, they many times have more flexibility when it comes to the terms.As you start looking for equipment financing companies here are 5 things you should ask them:What is the total costs including lease payments?Because you are leasing equipment and only paying for the time you are using the equipment and not the total cost of the equipment, lease payments can be much lower per month than if you purchased it and financed it. Don’t let the lower cost prevent you from asking what the total costs will be. Make sure that you are on the same page for any and all costs. Find out about late payments, security deposits, surcharges and taxes. They could add up and although lease financing may be the right choice you should be aware of any unanticipated costs.Are there any other costs that are not included in the lease?Make sure that there are not any additional costs associated with the lease. Sometimes you may be responsible for any taxes, fees or surcharges. Make sure that you don’t have any maintenance, management or replacement charges. For example, if you are leasing vehicles are you responsible for tires, oil changes or cleaning.What happens at the end of the lease?Do you want an option to purchase and what would be the price? You might grow attached to the equipment and if it still might have a good life ahead it might be an option to buy it from the equipment finance company or you might want to extend the lease. Things to consider include the price, value of the equipment to base the price on and anticipated life of the equipment. It is much better to figure these items out at the beginning then at the end.Can I Upgrade or Add Equipment? You may find that you need to upgrade or add more equipment down the line and unless you have a master lease if you want to do this you will have to create and negotiate an additional contract or lease agreement. If you are thinking about upgrading or adding more equipment then you should look into a Master Lease.What Do I Need To Do When I Return the Equipment?Find out exactly what you need to do at the end of the lease. Do you need to drop the equipment off and walk away? Where do you drop it off at? Who is responsible for shipping or delivery? Do you need to return the owner’s manual? Do you need to bring in any records that you maintained the unit for any warranty issues? Make sure that you cover that when you negotiate the contract so you are not hit with any surprise charges at the end.