Staying afloat in the world of fashion trends is hard at the best of times, but it’s even harder when you’re working with a budget. Due to the current economic state of the world, the cost of clothing has actually gone up (along with everything else).
Luckily, there are several ways to keep your fashion trendy without breaking the bank. From buying dupes to shopping second-hand, here are four ways you can stay stylish without breaking the bank.
1. Shop for dupes
When a new item or trend emerges, don’t immediately jump on the bandwagon by buying from the source. Instead, take your time and try to find a close “dupe”. For example, white clothing is seeing a resurgence lately, meaning that many top brands are releasing new lines featuring the colour prominently.
This doesn’t mean you need to splurge thousands on a white Gucci coat. Instead, look for cheaper brands who will follow the leads of these expensive ones and buy a similar garment for a fraction of the price.
Style is a holistic package, so this doesn’t end with clothing. Perfumes are infamously expensive, with brands such as Chanel pricing their products extremely highly. Luckily, brands such as Dossier offer affordable dupes. For example, their Bleu De Chanel dupe costs merely a fraction of the original fragrance and offers a similar aesthetic experience.
2. Search for sales and clearances
Your favourite stores will have sales eventually- it’s just a matter of keeping an eye out and seizing the opportunity when it happens. This is especially true for items that are placed on clearance. While it might seem strange to purposefully buy items that are damaged, these imperfections are often negligible and even easy to fix with some DIY.
Similarly, it’s a good idea to check out clothing resale shops like Asos Marketplace. Vintage and resale stores will give you the chance to find hidden gems sold for a fraction of their original price. Often, users of these sites will sell clothes that have barely been worn because they’ve fallen out of fashion or they don’t have enough room in their closet.
3. Buy responsibly
While it’s understandably easy to get carried away, it’s vital that you take a step back and really reassess the items you’re actually buying. When shopping for clothes, aim for items that will last for a long time and you will get a lot of use out of. This is more sustainable than buying an article of clothing you’re only likely to wear once and never again.
4. Don’t be afraid to shop secondhand
Shopping secondhand has become a bit of a trend in itself- and rightly so. Many consumers all over the globe are rediscovering the magic of a second-hand sale as an opportunity to find forgotten and discounted articles of clothing.
While it’s important to keep an eye on the quality of your purchases (some may even be decades old!) it’s also important to keep an open mind. After all, you don’t want to walk away from the deal of a lifetime because it has an easily-fixable imperfection.
If the idea of buying second hand clothing worries you for hygiene reasons, you can always hire a professional cleaner to give your clothes a good wash before you wear them. By investing in a good dry cleaner, you can also rest easy that the garment won’t be damaged in the process, which is especially useful for sensitive materials such as silk or lace.
Final Notes
It can be difficult to keep up with the latest fashion trends, but it doesn’t have to be expensive. Luckily, there are several ways to keep your style game strong without spending huge amounts of money. From buying dupes to shopping clearance, if you keep these tips in mind, you’re sure to see success in your new fashion endeavours.
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