Staying Stylish While At College

Stressful exams aside, for a college girl who loves being stylish, one of the biggest issues is staying fashionable. The problem is that college is expensive - sometimes it can be a struggle to afford food, let alone new clothes and accessories. So when it comes to fashion, it can sometimes seem impossible to stay on trend.

Luckily, that’s not the case. If you’re smart about your spending and where you shop, even when you’re living on a small budget, you can still stay in style. You may not be able to treat yourself to every item that you want. However, by taking note of these tips, you can ensure that no matter what, you always look good.

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Shop the sales
If you want to stay stylish while you study, shopping the sales is a must. To ensure that you don’t miss any sales, subscribe to your favorite stores email updates, as these will alert you to any upcoming deals. You’ll also find that sites like VoucherCloud, often have deals on that can be redeemed when shopping with certain brands.

By shopping at times when there are sales on, you’ll be able to make your money go further. No matter how small the discount is that’s on offer, take advantage of it. Even by making small savings, staying stylish will become more affordable.

Buy second-hand
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that buying clothes second-hand affects your style. As long as you buy items that are from a recent season, there’s no need to worry. The key to successful second-hand clothes shopping is being picky about what you buy. Only buy items that are made by good-quality brands and that are in good condition.

The best sites to look for clothing and accessories on are eBay and Vinted. Facebook selling sites can also be great for finding second-hand gems, so don’t forget to have a look at these. The good thing about these selling sites is that you can also use them to search for things, and ask whether anyone is selling a certain item.

​Instead of gifts, ask for clothes
Whether it’s your birthday or Christmas is on the way, don’t ask for gifts, ask for clothes instead. If there are clothes or accessories that you want or need, instead of getting presents, ask for clothes or money to buy them. That way, you can buy trendy clothes online or go on a shopping spree at your local mall.

By asking to have clothes and accessories for your birthday and Christmas, you can ensure that you can keep up to date with all the newest trends. Whether you need new jeans, a new pair of shoes, or a new coat, by having clothes as a gift, you can treat yourself to whatever you need.

It might be a little harder to stay stylish while at college, as money is tighter, but it is possible. 
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Take note of the tips above, and you can make staying fashionable a little easier.

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by IC Contributors