Welcome back to EthicalStyle.com, the online capital of fashion thinking. The recession may be crimping your passion for fall fashion, so we tell you how to refresh your closet without blowing your budget. Got other finance-friendly fashion ideas? Share them on the blog, updated every weekday.

Refresh
How to update your closet for fall in a recession

DIY Doyenne
New contributor Kara Cook shows you how to restyle an old dress

• Denim Therapy
  Rescue your fave jeans, even if they're worn down to the threads

Now and Later
A slideshow of pieces that transition well from summer to fall

• Shopping for Vintage
  We review the definitive guide by Funmi Odulate

Seam Ripper
A sampling of five stories taken from Behind the Seams