Joseph Blakeslee
We often think that fashion is expensive and that we must spend a fortune to get fashionable clothes. But the truth is completely different. You need to find your style first to be fashionable afterward. In fact, sometimes you need to make a few small investments to be able to combine the pieces you already have with new clothes and fashion accessories.
Let’s be real – we develop our fashion sense from a young age. Sometimes we learn it from our parents, but sometimes we know exactly what we want and how we want to look. However, we may find ourselves in a situation where we do not have enough money to fulfill all our fashion aspirations, and there is nothing wrong with that.
For example, with budget-friendly fashion brands and thrifting, you can come up with unique combinations that look great. And best of all, the tips we’ll give you work everywhere, whether you’re in Europe, at Fernandina Beach Shopping, or in a mall with everything you could want. Therefore, we have prepared an interesting list of ideas and tips that will help you be fashionable.
1. Define your personal style
Personal style easily helps you decide where to start and which stores to visit to start shopping. Analyze your body type to explore which clothing models will suit you. When you know that, it becomes really easier to continue building style on a budget. Start with essential wardrobe parts that are easy to combine with other pieces. A great example would be plain t-shirts, classic jeans, a black blazer, a neutral sweater, a midi skirt, and a pair of shoes you would pair with all these pieces.
When you start this way, it is also easy to find fashion accessories such as jewelry, bags, scarves, sunglasses, and more, including exquisite French hair accessories to elevate your style. Of course, explore deeper because there are still classic fashion pieces that would fit perfectly in building your style, for example, a coat for spring and autumn, a leather jacket (or eco-friendly imitation leather), and plain black trousers for more formal outfits.
2. Set a budget you can afford to spend
This is perhaps the more difficult part of building a style, especially if you have a limited shopping budget. But with small steps every month, you will be able to set aside an adequate amount to buy something new. In fact, you shouldn’t try to renew all of your clothes at once, but over a period of time.
Sometimes you’ll only be able to buy one T-shirt a month, and sometimes it’ll be shoes. But only with good planning will you avoid impulsive buying, which is the biggest enemy of your budget. And of course, find budget-friendly options, because there is also an excellent selection of fashionable and inexpensive clothes.
3. Explore Thrift Stores and Second-Hand Shops
Thrifting is a great way to find old or brand-new pieces of clothing that can be quite unique if you’re lucky. The secret to successful thrifting is to buy what you like right away instead of waiting for a more favorable moment. Note that the offer sells out quickly, and subsequent models may differ completely. And, of course, you have to keep an open mind and find wonderful combinations even when it seems to you that some colors and patterns don’t match. You’d be surprised how much designer clothing you can find that costs only a few dollars because it’s from one to two seasons ago.
4. Keep an Eye on Sales, Discounts, and Coupons
Did you know those who shop wisely do so during the biggest discounts? There’s no need to pay full price for clothes because you can always find great pieces at much more affordable prices. Of course, for this, you will also need time to research, but start from your favorite shopping centers and follow when there are discounts. You can subscribe to newsletters or follow your favorite brands on social networks. That way, you will know every time there is a discount, and you can immediately react and buy something new.
5. Embrace Minimalism and Capsule Wardrobes
A minimalist approach to fashion is great for your style as well as your wallet. And when you create a capsule wardrobe, you find a way to combine each piece in your wardrobe with the others. This gives you a number of different outfits, meaning you could have just a few t-shirts and shirts and three to four pairs of jeans and pants that go well with each other.
6. Clothing swaps
If you have friends or relatives with whom you wear the same number and have a similar clothing style, then a clothes swap can be an interesting way to get new fashion outfits. You can also do that through social networks. Of course, only well-preserved pieces that do not need to be corrected participate in the game. If you have clothes that have stains or are ruined in some way, then you should throw them away or reuse them, for example, to wear around the house or to sleep in.
7. DIY and Upcycling
This is the final stage when you turn old pieces into something new. For example, you can start home projects by dyeing white t-shirts, making a bag from old jeans, or using textile patches and creating unique designs. Be open and creative, and you will be surprised at what you can achieve with just a small effort and large enthusiasm.
Conclusion
As you can see, it takes small changes in your habits that could save you money, but also be fashionable all the time. Follow our tips, and you are guaranteed to be able to build a trendy and unique clothing style. All this would not cost you a lot of money; it will still highlight your individuality. Really, there’s nothing better than being thrifty and knowing how to achieve a modern look. So, re-read our tips and choose what you like most. It’s time to change the way you think about fashion, and that change starts today!
