With the holidays right around the corner and those catchy
commercials in full swing, my shopping list just seems to be growing! But my
bank account is totally disagreeing. The good news is, when it comes to
affording luxury dresses and designer shoes, we don’t have to be rich. Sometimes
it’s nice to treat yo’self – but it doesn’t require breaking the bank.



Save up, don’t borrow
Expensive clothing isn’t worth taking out a loan for (or
even using a credit card – though, it’s totally tempting). It’s so fun to wear
new things, but if they’ve put you in debt, you may regret the decision to buy them,
which takes all of the fun out of wearing them. Instead, set a goal and make a
plan to put aside a few dollars to save up for the luxuries you have your eye
on. It helps to shop around to find the best bank for a savings account - the
higher the interest rates, the quicker you’ll be able to afford that dream
dress or that perfect pair of shoes. You can also try selling items in your
wardrobe to save up the money.
Shop out of season
Without a doubt, my favorite place to shop is the clearance
racks. You can often get discounts on designer clothing by shopping out of
season. Winter coats tend to be cheaper in the summer and those fancy branded
sunglasses and expensive swimwear are cheaper right after the cruise ships have
set sail. Retailers may not always sell these items in stores, but you may be
able to find them online. There are even sites that specialize in selling outof season clothing at discount prices.
Use luxury clothing
hire companies
If you’re the type of person that only dresses up on the odd
occasion, like me, owning luxury clothing could be a sad waste of money hanging
unused in your closet. Instead, you could be better off hiring clothing. Luxurydress hire companies charge a tenth of the sale value, allowing you the experience
of wearing a $500 dress for $50. Such clothes are professionally cleaned and
pressed after every use so that they look brand new. Just make sure you return
these items in time, otherwise you could face a hefty late charge. Some of
these companies even allow you to buy items if you don’t want to return them,
but often you’ll pay much more than were you to buy these items elsewhere (in
other words, use rental companies for renting only!).
Never underestimate the
power of thrifting
Thrifting is by far my favorite way to score “new-to-me”
finds at a fraction of the price. Not only do I find unique pieces, but
sometimes I score fancy items that are in great condition. You can also find
great deals on used luxury clothing online through the likes of eBay and
Amazon. The only caution I have for shopping for these finds online is that you
can’t judge the condition as easily as you can in person. If you are going to
buy an item online, make sure the seller is trusted and ensure that they’ve
provided good quality images and a description of the condition. (You can
always message them for more information if they haven’t supplied enough information.)
Sites like Gumtree are worth trying as you can pick up items in person allowing
you to inspect the condition in person.
No matter which avenue you pursue, there are so many ways to
check off your shopping list without breaking the bank!
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