Second Hand Clothes

With the credit crunch and news of the worst recession since the end of the second world war, most people are having to make changes to their spending habits and cut back on their expenditure. Amongst all of the doom and gloom, you can still look stylish and feel good by keeping up with the latest new fashion, it just needs a little bit more thought. Here are some tips on how to find your credit crunch style:

• Review your wardrobe carefully and decide what you really need (if anything).
• If you do need anything new choose carefully. Find a style that really looks great on you and opt for quality that will last.
• Try swapping clothes that no longer fit or do not suit you. Swishing parties are a great way to do this or you can try a clothes swapping website.
• Keep your clothes in tip top condition by storing them carefully and mending, sewing on missing buttons etc rather than throwing away and buying new.
• Update last years clothes with a few new accessories.
• Sell your second hand clothes that you no longer want to make a bit of cash to invest that new piece of clothing.
• Buy second hand and vintage items, second hand designer clothes will cost a fraction of the price of new.
• Try buying clothes in sales, designer sample sales or using online discount sites.
• Look at fashion blogs for ideas on how to look stylish on a budget. There are lots of street style blogs which will give you fashion inspiration on how to look good without spending a fortune.