Keeping up with appearances in today’s age can be a task, with our lives filled up news stories of picture-perfect Instagram models and celebrities wearing the latest fashion trends, and often setting high expectations of what we should be wearing this season. When shopping for clothes, we should definitely take this into consideration, but we need not break the bank to do so.
We’ve outlined 10 simple tips & tricks to keep your looking flash, sexy and stylish on a budget;
- Seasonal Shopping – Shop ahead for upcoming seasons, and buy in or out of season to keep to your budget. Buying the latest fashion trends can be expensive, so why not be one step behind with buying the end of season sale items, often at a rock-bottom discount.
- New or used? – When it comes to clothing & accessories, consider buying nearly new items to save a small fortune especially on top brand products. eBay is a great place to get second-hand clothing, often new without tags.
- Shop online – Shop online & save with coupons & promotions from top retailers with many benefits including free shipping, big discounts, clearance sales, reward programs and more. Many top retailers including Gap, SheIn, 6PM and more offer regular discount codes and offers for savings.
- Loyalty is Rewarded – If you find yourself shopping in 10 different stores then you may be losing out on savings, joining companies reward programs can earn extra points on your orders to redeem on future purchases. Similar to Air Miles, but for your clothes!
- Student Discount – If you are a student then take advantage of the opportunity for further discounts with many popular retailers offering student discounts of up to 15% off. Popular programs include StudentBeans and UNiDays.
- Downsize & Organize – If you’re considering buying new clothes when you have a wardrobe full to the brink of old clothes then consider downsizing and organizing your current space. Sell or swap out-dated clothing with a preferred item or style to keep you fresh all year around.
- Wait for a Sale – Clearance sales don’t come around often, but when they do you can be sure to find big discounts of up to 70% off on select items. Sign up to your favorite store e-mail newsletters to get alerted on future promotions so you never miss a deal.
- Get Creative – If you’re not a stylist, then give it a try. Mix and match with your current wardrobe and create a new outlandish style, you’ve never tried before. Sites like InStyle and PopSugar.com are good places to start for inspiration.
- Accessorize – Don’t miss out on a variety of accessories available on the market, everything from bangles, scarfs, leggings and more are more than enough to turn drab to fab.
- Check the Return Policy – Buying clothes isn’t a problem, buying clothes you don’t wear is. If you are a regular online shopper be sure to watch out for return policies and follow them strictly to ensure you can return clothes that are not suitable or do not fit. There’s no space in the wardrobe for something that doesn’t fit!
So next time you are out shopping for your next outfit, need not worry but just be cool, and look gorgeous!