When More is More #1

I am often telling people (when facing a neglected closet or a scattered multi-personality wardrobe) Less Is More. This is a good rule to go by when weeding through your closet or putting on make-up or eating oreos.

However, there are times when More is actually More. This especially applies to items that women sometimes have a hard time coughing up the big bucks for. But let's apply the Victoria Secret Syndrome to the issue and see what happens.

The V.S.S. is when full grown women find themselves drawn into the scented doors of pink polyester paradise. V.S. sells sexy, hot, youth better than any other store out there. The allure of a secret new silky, or lacy, or pretty is often enough to draw in even the most mousy of gals. However, what we have all come to know is an uglier truth: V.S. rarely carries your size, and if they do, your beloved new push-up bra will only last as long as a reality TV show. Then it's all popped wires, bent cups, permanent creases and stretched straps sending you back for another hit. I mean bra!

Many dismayed women then venture out intent on finding a better quality option and then jump back in horror because they have been lulled by V.S. prices.

"A bra should only cost $34!", they insist.

Sure, as long is it was made by a nine year old in Sri Lanka and has a planned obsolescence of three months.

But think, if you have to buy those bras every few months , how much are you really spending? Not to mention the frustration of knowing you're buying crap and the abuse you are subjecting The Girls to while you try to get more wear out of a busted bra. (Reminder, gravity is never on vacation.)

And that is why Lingerie is the top of my More is More list. Buy quality lingerie and you will never go back. Truly, the more you have, the less you will wear each item out, and the more wear you will get out of it all in the long run. This method has also been known to help lessen the grieving process when parting with the old fave black bra...

Top Five More is More categories

1.Lingerie.

2. Shoes

3. Socks + hosiery

4. Scarves

5. Hair rubber bands

These are things I always buy if I find them at a great price, in my size, and in a style or brand I love. You can't have too many of any of the above category and they can enhance your wardrobe in infinite ways.

I find great deals on many awesome brands from regular visits to Nordstrom Rack, Marshall's, and outlet stores. Once you know your size in a variety of brands I also recommend websites like Bluefly, Overstock and Figleaves for buying lingerie at amazing sale prices.