Wednesday 4 September 2013

Fashion Budget Alert

With the economic climate looking gloomy, it could seem impossible to make your budget stretch to look fashionable. Gone may be the days of having spare cash to blow on your latest fashion favorite, but this doesn't mean that you can't look stylish anyway.

There are dozens of brands gracing the high street at the moment which stock fashionable clothes at prices ranging from reasonable to amazingly cheap; many of these brands imitate designer looks, so you'll always look on-trend. Even if you wanted to overhaul your wardrobe completely, you can pick up some great clothes at bargain prices, and with a wide range of stores to choose from, there's sure to be something you love.

You don't have to buy new clothes to look good when you can alter something you already have, or even add accessories, to put a new spin on an old outfit. Simply pairing different items of clothing together - layering is very popular at the moment - or changing the length of a dress is free, and the Internet is a great place to find ideas if you're lacking ideas. Try bargain-hunting in the charity shops as they can be the source of many unexpected treasures and you get the added bonus of donating money to a worthy cause.

Online shopping is the saviour of the fashionista with limited funds. There are plenty of ways to get new clothes for very little money, from ordinary online shops to sites where you can swap your unwanted clothes for someone else's. Many online shops are cheaper to buy from and offer the benefits of shopping from your own home; look out for discounts or sales and take advantage of any free delivery offers.

An important point to remember when shopping for clothes, whatever your budget, is to remember how much you have to spend and what it is you need. Prioritise - do you really need another dress when your only pair of shoes are falling apart? Make sure you know how much you can afford to spend and then shop around.