Wardrobe Revival

There are times when our wardrobes leave much to be desired. And whilst we’d love to give it a complete overhaul, and go on a spree shopaholic Rebecca Bloomwood could be proud of, our bank balances inevitably hold us back severely. It’s so easy to get caught up in wanting lots of new and shiny purchases to make your wardrobe feel special again, the fashion magazines are teasing us all the time with the latest trends and high street goodies that would just look oh-so-good, but instead we have to get clever. So whether you’re on a budget, a shopping ban, or simply trying to be a savvy saver, we’ve conjured up the best ways to re-invigorate your wardrobe so that you can feel like a fashionista once again!

New Shoes

If there’s one thing we’d always say when it comes to helping make an outfit feel brand new, it’s shoes. Invest in some fancy new footwear and it could inspire you to mix up your existing clothes a little better, or just help give an old outfit a new edge. Shoes often make an outfit, so think of what you could do with a few new pairs. Whoops, did we say a few!

Statement Jewellery

Like the cherry on top of a cake, statement jewellery can help you to add a little sparkle to your style and spruce up any of those pieces you’re feeling a little less love for. With such an increase in the demand for sparkle, you can find some gorgeous gems for a steal these days. So do your research and arm yourself with an array of bling that can help you to battle wardrobe boredom. A chunky necklace here and there will work wonders!

Make Do and Mend

Take a leaf out of your grannies book and get a little crafty with your clothes. Back in the good old days, they didn’t have the luxury of spending lots on fashion, and yet they always looked flawless. So embrace an era of trendsetters and sew-up your own couture. Fabric from a good market can be purchased at very reasonable price, and the internet is chock full of fabulous tutorials to help you create something unique. If you’re not quite brave enough to hold a needle, what about dipping your toe into some dye? Not literally as you may end up looking like a smurf, but changing the colour of an item can be super fun, and help you to give items a new lease of life. For just £5 you can completely transform an outfit and feel fabulous once again. Besides, with an entire rainbow to choose from which colour will be your signature summer style?

Get Thrifty

It’s safe to say that charity shops are bringing in tough competition to the high street chains at the moment, not only because of their minimal price tags, but also because they’re starting to curate collections that leave people fighting over items that have barely touched the hanger. Exploring the treasures that are hidden within a charity shop is not only fun, but it’s also a lot healthier on your bank balance. Plus it’s all for charity, so clearly it’s part of your charitable donations to purchase a new thrifty wardrobe!

Swap Shop

If you and your friends are having a wardrobe meltdown at the moment, why not have yourselves a little swap shop. Bring together the items that you’re really not feeling right now, and have a little swapsies with your fashionable bestie. You could both end up with items that will completely transform your wardrobe, and all for nothing! Why not make it a complete girlie event, gathering the ladies that you know with some and tea cake, and just having a little bit of fashion fun without the cost.

Being on a budget doesn’t have to mean you sacrifice your style. Take a few of these tips and get inspired to create a wardrobe of outfits that you love once again.