DC on a Dime

We’ve received several requests to post happy hour deals in DC.   Rather than reinvent the wheel, we recommend happyhourcity.com.  This is your one-stop shop for after-work festivities.  Check out these links for popular DC neighborhoods: 

Capitol Hill             Georgetown

Downtown              Golden Triangle

Dupont Circle        U Street 

HappyHourCity.com is a site dedicated to bringing you the latest information on happy hour in the DC area, and their specials, taking place. Happyhourcity.com is divided by DC area neighborhoods. Each neighborhood features information about each venue’s happy hour drink specials, hours and days of operation as well as entertainment during the happy hour. We at Happyhourcity.com strive to get the most up to date information and always appreciate your feedback. Please don’t forget to check out our daily headlines featuring information on special happy hour, wine tastings, restaurant openings and more in the DC area.

For all of the fly-mommies in DC, we got a new website for you:  http://www.flaimahmy.com/.

This site promises to cover:  “Where Fashion Meets Motherhood!”   With recent posts like “Mini Skirts: Should Mommies wear them??” and “I’m Pregnant! What do I wear?” we think they are off to a good start.

 Today we post our first installment of the “Ask DC on a Dime” series.  As always, we promise to make our advice recession-friendly.

Dear DC on a Dime,

I just moved to DC, and I have a super important job on Capitol Hill as an LC.  I make crap for money, but I still want to shine. What do you suggest I do to build a professional wardrobe for a 22-year-old female Hill Staffer?

As a newly-minted hill staffer, the good news is that you don’t need a whole new wardrobe.  However, with a few smart purchases, your new colleagues will think you have one. 

For starters, we reccomend you purchase the following essentials.  A black and/or navy blue suit for special events.  A couple pair of slacks, a dark skirt, and black pumps for every day wear.  And several neutral tops, to mix-and-match with the other pieces.  

If you have a car, the best bargains are at outlet centers.  Our favorites are Leesburg Premium Outlets  in Leesburg, VA, and Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD.   On the metro, you can find good deals at Filene’s Basement and Ann Taylor.  Also, look for accessories (especially a pearl necklace) at Eastern Market or local consignment shops.

Remember, you want to slowly build a work wardrobe by introducing 1 or 2 outfits each month.  And, before you shop, don’t forget to check out our Steals of the Week.

Best of luck with the new job!  If you follow our plan, you’ll be well on your way to The Hill’s 50 Most Beautiful, with change to spare.