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How to Update Your Wardrobe on a Budget

December 1, 2014 By Greta Brinkley

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Learn how to update your wardrobe on a budget and never have that “I have nothing to wear” feeling again!

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You know the feeling. You open your closet and you have nothing to wear. Even though it’s full of clothes, you still feel this way. We get bored of our outfits quickly. We need to constantly reinvent ourselves and change up our look. It’s important because it builds our confidence. A new t shirt can help us take on the world. It sounds superficial but it’s true. There’s a reason they call it retail therapy. Shopping helps release endorphins and we feel better for it.

The only problem is money. If only we could afford to go out and buy a whole new set of clothes every weekend. Unfortunately, that’s not always possible. Unless you know a few budget hacks to reduce the cost. We’re going to show you how to go shopping and stick to a budget. There is a way to update your wardrobe on a budget and there’s nothing to stop you. Follow these simple tricks and get yourself a whole new wardrobe on the cheap.

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How to Update Your Wardrobe on a Budget

 

Know what to look for

Jeans, shirts and simple tops are often incredibly expensive in designer stores. However, there’s simply no need to spend a fortune on these items. For essentials like these, you can get quality at a low price. Neutral tones can often look much more expensive than they are. The same goes for clothes with buttons. It has the effect of an expensive item, at a lower cost. However, there are certain things you should never buy cheaply. Anything skin tight, short or shiny with bright colors must be weighed carefully. At low prices these items usually look tacky and ill fitting. If you want these, many times you’ll have to pay more for them.

 

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Hit the thrift shops

There are so many hidden gems in charity shops and thrift stores. You’ll often find designer clothes in there for a bargain price. So what if it’s three season’s old? Classics never die.  Thrift stores and charity shops are also a great way to create a unique look with vintage items. With the mall full of the same stores, everyone ends up buying the same thing. Shopping elsewhere will help give you a unique edge.  That, my friends, is what they call personal style, and it allows you to update your wardrobe on a budget.  Total win-win!

 

Sales

Sales can be a stressful time. There are clothes all over the place and the stores are crammed full of people. However, if you’re brave enough to tackle them, you could be richly rewarded. If you don’t want to get run over by the crowds, stick to online sales. Search for online coupon codes or discounts to update your wardrobe on a budget. All online shops run sales at some point. Even the high end stores have regular sales. You can snap up a bargain with online sales without having to leave your sofa.

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Swap with friends

Finally, the cheapest way of all to update your wardrobe on a budget. Find a friend that shares a similar size to you and swap unwanted clothes. They are probably just as bored of their wardrobe as you are of yours. If you’ve got a lot of friends of a similar size, throw a party where everyone can bring their unwanted clothes and swap them around.  Where these parties were once viewed as odd, they’ve been gaining in popularity.

 

Shopping doesn’t have to cost a fortune. You can deck yourself out and create a new look on the cheap if you know where to go. Make the most of sales, know what to look for and swap old items for new with your friends.  These are all ways to update your wardrobe on a budget.

What is your favorite way to update your wardrobe on a budget?

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photo credit: Pierre Mallien  Gerard Stolk abhiomkar  Thomas8047

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About Greta Brinkley

Greta is originally from the West Coast. Now living in the Midwest, she loves hockey, sparkles, nail polish, and bright colors. She also cannot resist anything that has peanut butter and chocolate together. And she hates filling out bios. Yep.

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Hi! I’m Greta, a Lifestyle and DIY expert. I’m originally from the west coast, and currently living in the Midwest. We’re mad about DIY and travel, lover of fashion and food, and slightly obsessed with trivia. And you can never go wrong with glitter, nail polish or hockey. Did I mention we were named one of the top DIY blogs?

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