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With the latest trends in fashion changing every year, or even every month, it can be expensive to try and keep yourself up to date with the latest must-have outfits. However, fashion does not always have to be expensive, and many of the best fashionistas in the world have found ways to pursue their passion without breaking the bank. So, here are five hacks that you can use to help you stay fashionable on a budget. 

Restructure Your Budget

If fashion is a passion that you are eager to pursue, you better find a way to free up more money for it. You can do this in several ways, for example by getting a second job, but the easiest way, and something you can start doing right now, is to restructure your current budget. Analyze your spending habits. Is there anything that you could cut out to save you a bit of extra cash? 

Alternatively, is there anything you can do with your monthly expenses to free up some of your money? You always have the option to refinance student loans with a private lender. This offers the opportunity to save on how much you are spending per month to pay off the loan and can also positively impact your credit rating as a bonus. 

Browse Charity and Thrift Shops 

Charity and thrift shops are a treasure trove of potential fashion finds and offer the chance to do so at prices that seem like a steal. But how does it work? For various reasons, the previous owners of these items will donate their clothes to these stores for free, allowing the stores to then sell them to earn their money. However, these stores will rarely sell these items at their RRP, giving you the opportunity to find designer clothes at a significant markdown price. 

Team Up with Your Friends 

If you have friends who are also looking to explore the latest trends, why not work together to help each other out? Perhaps a friend of yours has a shirt that you think would look great with one of your outfits, and you have a pair of shoes that they have been asking about for weeks? If so, why not consider a trade of the items? Alternatively, if your friend has nothing that you desire, you could also sell the item to them, giving you a bit of extra cash to spend on something new for your wardrobe. 

Sell Your Old Clothes 

Selling your clothes is a great way to free up some space in your wardrobe for the next great fashion find. Make time to declutter regularly and be ruthless with anything that you no longer wear or may no longer fit you. Once you have a pile of clothes that you are happy to part ways with, you can either open an online shop and sell them to strangers or contact your friends and family to see if anyone wants anything. 

Get Creative 

Fashion should be fun. It should be something you enjoy and look forward to exploring every day. So, why not get creative with the clothes you already have? If, after decluttering, you find things that you no longer wear, consider if they can be re-purposed into something else. For example, are you planning to get rid of a pair of jeans because they have a stain just under the knee? Instead of throwing them out, you could cut off the legs and transform them into a pair of denim shorts. This technique will not only allow you to have more fun with your fashion, but it also has the potential to save you money by negating the need for future purchases.