Like the seasons, fashion trends change quickly, and let’s be honest, they are not cheap at all, especially when it comes to brands. Still, we all want to dress stylishly and refresh our wardrobe from time to time. We asked fashion expert to give us some tips on how to combine the two without breaking the bank.
Thrift and Second Hand Stores
In the past two years, second hand stores have become the hottest thing in fashion.
Beyond the fact that second hand items are cheaper than new ones, buying second hand has enormous additional benefits. Often fashion comes back to us in a new and updated interpretation (trends). Purchasing vintage second hand items will give you a unique fashion piece that no one else has, while keeping you stylish at a significantly lower price than new items in the mall.
The concept of second hand has also entered the luxury brand market.
Social media is now full of groups and websites where people sell luxury items including accessories like bags, belts, and shoes at half the original price.
Buying second hand clothing and fashion items is not only economical and practical but also reduces environmental pollution and protects the planet.
It is no secret that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting and dangerous for our environment and depletes natural resources.
To illustrate, producing one T shirt requires about 2,500 liters of water, roughly the amount an average person drinks over two and a half years.
Second hand fashion proves that dressing uniquely and stylishly while protecting the environment can go hand in hand. If you haven’t considered thrift and vintage stores until now, it’s a great time to start.
Expand Your Brand List
Everyone has their list of regular stores we are familiar with and comfortable shopping from, ones that match our style perfectly.
Recently, many new brands have entered the fashion market, adapting to social changes and embracing the concept of low cost.
These brands offer a selection of unique and varied items at affordable prices, and they might be exactly your style. You may hesitate to enter these stores because it’s easier to shop from a familiar place, but you could be missing out.
Try forming a new habit: next time you go shopping, enter a store you’ve never visited before. At most, you’ll find a stylish new piece for your wardrobe.
Online Shopping
Shopping online has never been easier or more worthwhile.
This habit became widespread during the pandemic and has grown steadily since.
Fashion chains recognized this habit and made it accessible: user friendly websites, fast shipping (order today, get it tomorrow), and simple return policies.
The biggest difference is the prices. Often, online stores offer coupon codes with discounts worth dozens of percent, summing up to a significant saving compared to buying in store.
If you’re not in a rush, you can also order from international websites, where prices are often much lower than local ones. Online shopping can save you a lot of money.
End of Season Sales
End-of season sales are a great time to refresh your wardrobe at very low prices.
Discounts usually range from 30 70 percent, significantly cutting prices and allowing us to shop very cheaply. Be careful not to be tempted by the price alone.
Buy items you will actually wear.
Remember, sales are not the time to buy trendy pieces but to refresh your wardrobe with quality basics.
Don’t wait strictly for the end of the season. Stick to the rules mentioned earlier to enjoy maximum style at minimal cost.
Trends You Don’t Have to Adopt Them All
Before one trend ends, another arrives, repeating endlessly.
Many trends compete for attention. Personally, I love trends they’re fun and refreshing.
I enjoy experimenting and mixing them into my existing wardrobe.
The key difference between a trendy, chic look and a look that isn’t lies in your ability to choose which trends suit you. You don’t have to follow every fashion trend.
Combine trends that match your style and integrate with your current wardrobe.
Check if the trend flatters your body type and if the piece is wearable enough to not remain on the hanger. If a trend appeals to you but doesn’t match your style, integrate it through complementary items like a bag, accessory, jewelry, or shoes.
No Shopping Sprees Even Abroad
Just like emotional eating, we have a tendency for emotional shopping.
Sometimes we feel we have nothing to wear and start buying everything impulsively, often trendy items that don’t flatter us and will be forgotten in the closet.
Before any purchase, think about what your wardrobe truly lacks, pieces that complete and upgrade almost every outfit. Don’t buy clothes just because they’re cheap.
It’s better to buy an expensive shirt you will wear many times than a cheap shirt you’ll never wear. If you do go on a shopping trip, make a list of missing items that can match almost any outfit.