When it comes to fashion, no one wants to carry last in the sense that we all want to be trendy, wear the latest trends of the season and also predict future trends. When it comes to fashion and style, they are two different things entirely and I’d to explain further.
Fashion – this has to do with what’s in season like the trendy outfits available. E.g. right now, two-piece cord clothes are in vogue and that’s the fashion
Style – Has to do with what an individual does with the current fashion trend. Style is more or less like a brand identity that you are known for. When a person dresses uniquely and combines various fashion trends to suit his or her taste, that’s a person’s style.
Let’s face it, as a student an entrepreneur and even a corporate woman climbing the ladder, we have to make sure our finances stay in order while looking the part. Well, you can achieve both by slaying on a budget and shopping wisely. Check out some of our fashion saving tips.
Shop off-season
How you shop is always based on your budget or lack thereof, hahaha. If you pay attention you’ll notice that winter clothes are the most affordable when warm weather is approaching. Instead of updating your wardrobe as a season approaches stay ahead of the game and buy in advance. The only downside to this method is that you will not have all the latest trends once next winter comes but there is a solution that. When you are off-season make sure the items you purchase have a timeless or classic appeal. For example, a trench coat and peacoat will always be a fall/winter must-have.
Make smart purchases
In other words, you have to exercise more control over any temptations to make purchases on impulse. This means making a habit of planning ahead of time and resisting if it’s not on your list (unless you just can’t live without it of course). Another approach is only saying yes to items that you know you will wear more than once. While we need unforgettable fashion moments consistently, be careful to not purchase so many statement pieces that you do not have enough items to rotate regularly in your closet. I know how hard it can be to resist such shopping habits so if all else fails at least be able to come up with three different ways to wear an item before purchasing it.
Pay attention to price changes at your favourite places to shop
Many retail stores feature deals regularly as new stocks come in. Avoid buying something on the mannequin at full price, wait a couple weeks for it to make it to the sale rack. The longer you wait the better the deal and if after those couple weeks you still want it then snag it when the tag says final price! We all know about the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, which are not to be slept on, but there are other deals throughout the year to clamp on.
