Budgets are tighter than ever this season, so here are 4 quick questions to ask yourself before making new purchases for your petite wardrobe: 

 1.  Is it versatile? 

Will this piece work with at least 3 items that I already own?  Can it go from desk to dinner?  A career look like a classic white shirt and black slim skirt can be instantly dressed up with a dramatic necklace and stiletto heels. 

 2.  Is it good quality?

Buy the best quality you can afford.  Look at fabric, construction, and detail.  Check for loose threads, buttons, and beads.  Make sure that the fabric matches at the seams.  The best quality isn’t always the most expensive, and the most expensive isn’t always the best quality. 

 3.  Is it seasonless?

Can you layer it up or down depending on the weather?  The most important all-season factor is fabric.  Choose seasonless fabrics like rayon, wool gab, wool crepe, and matte jersey. 

4.  Is it a timeless classic?

Trench coats, cardigans, pearls, and Chanel inspired handbags are worth the money because they simply never go out of style.