WRITTEN BY QUP STYLE ON APRIL 21, 2021. POSTED IN SUSTAINABILITY.
Summer is around the corner, which means sun, outdoor activities, and ice cream! However, the transition from spring to summer sometimes applies pressure to our wardrobe, mainly because the days of hiding behind a thick coat and scarf have disappeared and it all becomes apparent that you need to get ready for summer.
Don’t worry; we’ve all been there, frantically looking at your wardrobe in disgust, wondering how much money you’ll need for new summer clothes. Yet it’s an easy fix; you can simply prepare your outfits just in time for summer. So to help you out, we have put together a step-by-step process on how to look good on a budget!
1. Review Your Closet and Categorise.
Firstly, before you start purchasing new items, look through your wardrobe, pick out your favourite clothes and then put the clothes you do not want to one side. This will help you clear your closet and hold on to the outfits that mean something to you. For the clothes you don’t need, make sure you donate, resell or give them away to family and friends.
2. Look through Fashion Magazines.
Before you hit the shops, find out the latest trends, fashion statement pieces and celebrity fashion from popular publishers like Vogue. Vogue is renowned for providing readers with exclusive information about the latest fashion trends.
3. Browse for the brands to compare prices
Now you know the latest trends, find out different styles online from affordable and smaller businesses or brands. Don’t purchase directly from these brands as there are alternative options.
4. Check all the vintage sites and thrifting apps
Once you know the brands and styles you want to start shopping for, look on some preloved and vintage apps and online stores for those particular fashion brands. Pre-loved fashion is so popular now, you will not struggle to find what you want.
5. Reuse and Repair
Remember, fashion always comes back around, so look after all your items and continue reusing and recycling fashion. If any of the clothes tear or you notice hole, learn to repair them which is cost saving promotes sustainability.
There you have it, our mini-guide to finding the ultimate summer outfit (on a budget).
Author @fashionresellerdiary
