Choose your clothing strategically to make the most of a limited budget. Here are seven smart choices that’ll keep you fashionable for less:
1. Buy clothes in colors that mix and match. Neutrals give you the most mileage out of pants, skirts, suits, and shoes.
2. Buy clothes that are versatile, such as pieces you can dress up or down. The more outfits you can make from a few garments, the more money you’ll save!
3. Buy classic clothes. Stick to items that stay in fashion, and you’ll never run the risk of looking outdated.
4. Avoid trendy clothes. Don’t spend your hard-earned money on something that’ll be “out” in a few short months.
5. Buy clothes that fit. Don’t waste money on clothes that need to be tailored—or pieces you can’t wear until you drop those extra pounds.
6. Buy clothes that flatter you. You’ll wear them much more often, and avoid wasting money on wardrobe “mistakes.”
7. Accessorize. Instead of dropping $200 on a new outfit, freshen up an old one with a $20 scarf.
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I’ve found that “buy clothes that fit” has the biggest impact. Not only do you not fill up your closet with uncomfortable clothes that you don’t wear, but you save a bundle and feel good in the clothes you do have.
So true, Jackie — thanks for your comment!
You can’t go wrong with buying classic stuff, but if there’s something trendy you really want, one option is to buy a knock-off or discount version of the item. It won’t last as long as a good quality classic piece, but it’ll be a lot cheaper and if it’s trendy, it doesn’t need to last a long time – it’ll be out of fashion about the time it wears out!
Thanks for the tip, Suzanne!