Fashion Today: Five hacks for looking fashionable on a low budget
Get easy to pair clothes
The
first tip to building your wardrobe is to make sure you have enough
basics to serve a variety of different outfits. This means looking for
clothes that are neutral, free of complicated patterns and easy to pair
with other clothes. These include plain t-shirts with simple necklines
in multiple colours, a pair of form-fitting blue jeans in your favourite
cut, simple ballet flat shoes, a decent jacket or blazer in a dark
colour and a pair of black pants.
Sell or swap with friends
Sell or swap with friends
Rather
than giving away unwanted clothes or throwing them away, see if your
friends are interested – then ask if there’s anything in their wardrobe
they don’t want anymore. Swapping clothes with your friends can give new
life to unloved pieces and help everyone pick out new pieces to freshen
up their wardrobe.
Look for sales and clearance items
The best way to keep budgets low is to get your clothes from online clearance sales. Many fantastic pieces end up in these stores due to inability to move product, or sometimes because a store simply needs to make space for new goods, meaning you’ll find great pieces at low prices in these stores.
Browse thrift stores
Along with looking for sales and clearances, your clothes can also come from thrift stores. These places hold a unique mix of clothes donated by those who lost interest in them for a variety of reasons. Perfectly good clothing will end up here for outrageously low prices.
Get creative with combinations
The best way to keep your outfits fresh is to swap out small pieces or parts. This is why you want staples, and why you should build up a generous collection of accessories such as cardigans, scarves, belts and jewellery that can add flair and a sense of change to your outfits.
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