Recessionista
/rɪˌsɛʃəˈniːstə/
noun
1.
a person whose clothes, whether cheap, second-hand, or suitably subdued, are considered appropriate to an economic downturn
noun
a person who finds a way to dress stylishly on a very tight budget
Examples
A recessionista looks like a million dollars, but only has $20.00 in her pocket.
Word Origin
c 2001; based on fashionista
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