How to Dress Fashionably Without Breaking the Bank
How to Dress Fashionably Without Breaking the Bank
Figuring out how to dress fashionably without breaking the bank doesn’t have to be tricky. How can you dress trendy yet not spend your entire paycheck? Keep these tips and tricks in mind before setting off on your next shopping excursion.
Be Confident in Your Clothes
This first tip might not have much to do with fashion but has everything to do with how you wear clothes. The best thing about confidence is that no one will know if it’s fake or not. The phrase, “fake it till you make it,” applies here.
If you look in the mirror and tell yourself how confident you are with whatever you choose to wear, you’ll already feel fashionable and ready to try new things. Keep telling yourself this until you believe it.
Know the Fashion Trends
Fashion trends are constantly changing. Each year can be different. Therefore, it’s important to know what trends will be popular soon. You can opt to follow the fashion trends or take them with a grain of salt and incorporate only the ones that fit what you like.
Accessorize Your Outfits
Your closet likely already contains some pieces that you love. What you might need could be some more accessories. Adding a few jewelry items can elevate any outfit.
You don’t have to stop with jewelry, either. Customize your clothes with ribbon, dyes, jewels, and paint to reflect your personality. This saves you a ton of money since you’re working with clothes you already own.
Shop at Resale Stores and on Apps
The wonderful thing about today’s society is that you can buy used clothes. We’re not talking low-quality items, either; we’re talking about buying used Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermes, and more. Getting used pieces is amazing for the environment and spreads the life of the clothing item across multiple people.
You can shop at resale stores closest to you or head online. Some amazing resale apps are Depop, TheRealReal, ThredUp, and Poshmark. These have items ranging from jewelry to handbags to dresses.
Shop With a Budget
The number one tip for dressing fashionably without breaking the bank is to have a budget in mind before heading out to the store. Only allowing yourself a certain amount of spending money will help you decide which part of your closet you want to revamp first.
Fashion is an extension of your being and a way to express yourself. Sometimes, a fashion trend isn’t for you, but you can put your own spin on things. No one needs to know you don’t drop obscene amounts of money on your clothes. It’s possible to look fashionable on a budget.
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