Saving money on fashion (Part 3)
November 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Fashion is one of those luxuries in life when the cash flow is tight….you don’t actually need it…but it sure makes you feel a lot better knowing you look good! Today we consider how to save money on fashion through researching and choosing carefully selected items.
Try to shop only when you really need something
If you consider yourself to need a specific item, plan the shops that you will visit that are most likely to stock it. When you get there go directly to the specific section of the store you need.
Resisting traipsing around other departments and stores will reduce the likelihood of not saving on fashion by making impulse buys.
Trying to buy staple fashion items on special offer will save money on fashion
We all need those items like underwear, tights, rollneck tops, leggings etc that tend to wear out quicker than other items in the wardrobe. By cultivating a habit of making use of 3 for 2 offers of buy one get one free (BOGOF) deals, a lot of money can be saved on fashion items that are essential and disposable leaving spare cash for the fashion items that bring you joy.
Save money on fashion by buying items at discount that have long term fashion appeal
We’ve all done it….been seduced by the sale rail and bought an item that turns out not to suit us as well as we thought …or even does not fit right (because we loved it but our size wasn’t left in the sale). These are the main behaviours that waste a lot of money on fashion.
Top tips:
- Arrive at sales early so that you can get the pick of the best items.
- Have a clear idea in your mind about which items you need in your wardrobe and try to resist looking at other items (you’ll only need to get the needed items in addition to them).
- Don’t but something just because it’s a bargain….will it still be cool to wear next season or does it have a limited fashion lifespan?
Save money on fashion items that will hold their value
If you need an expensive item like a coat, boots or a handbag, it is always best to buy something stylish but with a long fashion lifespan rather than something quirky that will be out of date next seaon. In this way your purchase will hold its calue and appeal and you will get better value from it.
Use fashion accessories to bring your image up to date and save money
In this way you will save money on fashion by not needing to discard such large and expensive items when that look has gone out of fashion. A few accessories can bring your wardrobe staples up to date without spending a fortune.
Stretch your Clothes Budget with Smart Styling
September 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
“Tempted to new clothing on a tight budget?”
Despite tightening budgets with the credit crunch it’s still so tempting isn’t it? As the new autumn and winter fashion trends start to appear in store we get tempted to have the latest look and last season’s clothes get pushed to the back of the wardrobe.
“So how can my clothes budget be stretched to include this season’s fashions?”
However, it is possible to enjoy the new fashions without wasting other perfectly usable items in the wardrobe…..the trick is to have certain classics that are neutrally coloured in black, brown, navy or beige and then add in just a couple of this season’s trends of clothing and/or accessories to bring your core wardrobe bang up to date and save money too. In this way it is quite possible to enjoy this season’s look without breaking the bank!
