It’s no secret that business clothes are expensive. It’s also no secret that on the job, you have to work hard and look good doing it. Buying used clothing is a great way to solve the “what to wear” dilemma without breaking the bank. We have some great ideas to help you maximize your local used clothing resources to dress professionally.

Accessorize

Start with what you have and build from there. Accessories can update an old look and turn something bland into something your boss will remember (in a good way). With the right accessories you can turn one outfit into multiple outfits.

For ladies, the right scarf will pull almost any outfit together. These must-haves came back in style several years ago and haven’t left yet, with good reason. Bonus: they can be super cheap. You can wear the same scarf in several different ways or wear different scarves to create new looks. Check out this online tutorial from Buzzfeed or watch the video below.

Take a playful approach to creating your professional look. This is the time to play dress up. Incorporate earrings, necklaces, purses and shawls. Buying used clothing and accessories means that you can do this cheaply, and you’ll find lots of variety.

For men, work wear is often about matching the right tie with the right shirt. If you’d like something new, change your color scheme. Both ties and shirts are easy to find used, so you can rotate them in and out of your wardrobe with ease.

Alternately, the right tie and shirt will create a classic look that you can wear for years to come. If you aren’t sure about color matching, don’t worry. Online tutorials created just for you are abundant, like this one from Jackthreads.

Layer, Layer, Layer

Once you’ve added a few pieces to your foundation wardrobe, consider stepping out in some layers. Fall is just around the corner and you want to look fabulous.

Try adding a sweater to your new-to-you outfit. Cardigans have always been popular for women, and lately they’ve made a comeback for men as well. The right sweater will make anyone feel classically clean-cut.

Blazers are also perennial favorites for both men and women. There are few things that will clean up your look as quickly as a well-tailored sports jacket. It will add warmth in winter and button up to cover your morning coffee stain year round.

Vintage tweed in particular is having a moment. You’ll find this and other gems at most used clothing stores. Fit can be trickier with these pieces, but as with everything from matching colors to changing your oil, the internet has your back. Already Pretty has put together a solid tutorial for women while The Art of Manliness has a great tutorial for men’s jackets.

Make your look work for you; don’t work for your look. Save your cash for something fun and try out some used clothing for your work wardrobe today.

Find many new looks and clothing items at your neighborhood Arc Store. Be sure to download the money-saving coupon below before you go shopping.