As college students, many of us are tight on cash because books can cost more than the newest iPhone. There are ways to let out your inner fashionista without going broke, here is how.
1. Use being a student as an advantage!
There are many websites that give students a discount! My personal favorite is http://www.modcloth.com, they have a lot of really cute vintage-looking clothes and great plus-size options that you actually want to wear! They give students a 15% discount and they always have some type of sale going on. https://www.myunidays.com/US/en-US also has a ton of student discounts from American Apparel, Toms, Forever 21, and more.
2. DIY instead of BUY
There are tons of popular trends that you can make yourself for way cheaper! I looove LaurDIY on YouTube, she has so many cute DIY tutorials that inspire you to be creative. If you don’t find something you like on her channel, there hundreds of other YouTube tutorials for every furniture or clothes DIY you can imagine. I’m sure you will be able to find a fun project that will save you a little cash!
3. THRIFT
Okay, it’s no secret that thrifting can save some cash, but you gotta know what to look for! Look for pieces that you know you’ll wear, no matter how low the price. If you spend $1 on a shirt but you never wear it, then you wasted a dollar! Look for clothes that you wear on a regular rotation, not keep in your closet in case of a costume party. If you can’t picture yourself wearing those sequin pants on a normal day, then you’re just wasting money.