By PAGE Editor

Refreshing your style and updating your wardrobe can be a lot of fun, but it takes much more than just simply keeping up with current trends and fashion. New clothes can be expensive, even when selecting clothing for a first date, but luckily updating your current wardrobe doesn’t need to break the bank. In many cases, in fact, you don’t even need to go shopping for new clothes. There are many ways to give yourself a fresh new look without hitting the designer stores and spending all your savings.

To help everyone stay stylish for the new fashion season, here are our top tips for updating your wardrobe without spending too much money.

1. Identify Which Fashion Items You Need

Organizing your wardrobe can be a lot of fun, as you come across previously beloved items which you had forgotten about. We often wear some clothes more than others and we wear them over and over again. To update your wardrobe, look at what you already have, figure out what is still stylish, still fits you, and may still come back into fashion. Also identify any clothes which you still want but which no longer fit you anymore, as well as those that you no longer want. Once you have done a full inventory, you will know exactly what you need.

2. Join a Clothes Swap

Take some of those clothes that don’t fit you anymore or which you no longer want, and take them to your local clothes swap. You can usually find these advertised on Facebook or other social media platforms. Swapping is fun, free, and you can pick up some fantastic pieces which are no longer available in the shops ready for the new spring season. This will help you to be both more stylish and also more engaged in your local community. If there are no clothes swaps in your neighborhood, host one yourself and invite all of your friends and neighbors to exchange their unwanted fashion pieces. 

3. Use Discount Coupons to Pick Up Some Bargains

For this season’s absolute must-have items, you will need to hit the shops. New clothes can be very expensive but that doesn’t mean you need to end up massively out of pocket. There are many discount coupons for online stores such as Shein and you can take a closer look at some of the deals currently available. By using coupons to buy bigger ticket items, you will be able to save money to spend on other parts of your wardrobe. The most fashionable people often wear a combination of new and vintage pieces so this is the perfect way to stay stylish.

4. Sell Unwanted Clothes

If swapping clothes is not working out well for you, you can always consider selling clothes that you don’t want anymore but are still in good condition. By selling the items you don’t wear anymore, you will free up room in your wardrobe and also make some extra cash to invest in the new clothes that you need.

There are many places where you can sell your items in good condition. Open a stall at your local flea market or advertise your pieces on social media and online marketplaces like eBay and Craigslist. You can even start your own eCommerce store selling used and vintage clothes and this can be a lucrative side gig that will help you to buy new items.

5. Turn Old Items into New Ones

You don’t have to be super crafty or have the skills of a tailor master to upcycle old items. Simply adding a stylish patch onto your old jeans or jacket with an iron machine can totally transform them. A pair of scissors can be extremely handy in turning old T-shirts into new and creative designs which will be totally unique.

Everything you might need is probably at home right now. All you need is some time to find inspiration or look for instructions online to follow. Adding colors is also a great way to make your old clothes new and exciting again. You can easily find dyes and fabric paints in most craft stores at a low price. From ombre looks to creative brushes, you can brighten up your faded clothes and give them a whole new lease of life.

6. Pay Attention to Styling

Styling is important and it can transform your wardrobe with minimal effort and no tools required. Styling tips can be as simple as rolling up your sleeves, tying straps and tucking in shirts in a different way, and many others. You can go online and look for inspiration as there is magic to be found in every wardrobe with good styling. The greatest thing about fresh styling is you can transform your whole look with your current clothes which will save you a lot of money on new clothes. 

7. Go Minimal with a Capsule Wardrobe

A capsule wardrobe is a collection of pieces that can work well together with great versatility. Having a capsule wardrobe gives you the potential to have many different looks with just a few essential wardrobe items. Minimalism is a new and popular trend and you can expand it to your wardrobe as well. By having only a few items in your wardrobe, you can cut down on shopping expenses, and focus on long-lasting and high-quality clothes only. If you decide to buy more items for your capsule wardrobe, remember to limit yourself to a few pieces from your shortlist.

This will stop you from overspending on clothes that you will only need to swap or sell in a few months. Before you commit to buying anything, always go through your closet first to see if you have something similar or there is another item that you can upcycle to look the same. 

Updating your wardrobe and staying stylish at all times is easy if you know how. By following these simple tips, you will have everything you need to stay ahead of the fashion curves.

Remember that fashion is cyclical so become skilled at recognizing which pieces may only be one season away from becoming popular again. It is not always practical or economical to invest in new clothes so always work with what you have first. After that, it is time to swap, sell and get a little crafty.

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