Loving fashion and being a college student is an endless struggle. When it comes down to it, breaking the bank on clothes just isn’t logical when you can barely even afford the guac at Chipotle. In comes the art of thrift shopping. Thrift and sale rack shopping are my absolute favorite ways to get new items without feeling guilty about splurging. It also gives you an excuse to find pieces that nobody around you is going to be wearing.
This Fashionista is wearing a statement midi skirt paired with a basic long sleeved T-shirt and a pair of Dr. Martens. In total, this look would get pretty pricey from department stores, especially with ’70s fashion coming back in style. But this Fashionista saved a few bucks by securing this vintage dream from a local thrift store. Pairing a statement skirt like this with a plain, form fitted top is easy when shirts like this are readily found on the sale rack. Adding a braid to this look, like this Fashionista did, enhances the ’70s vibes that come from the skirt.
Don’t know where to start in your quest for perfect vintage clothing? Try raiding your mom’s (or even Grandma’s) closet for a change. More often than not, their favorite old pieces are back in style. This Fashionista hunts for the best styles in thrift stores around her city and then pairs them with clothes from less expensive stores. Dying for a pair of Dr. Martens like this Fashionista is rocking? Yep, you guessed it. Hers were found on sale at her local thrift store. If you’re more of an online shopper, there are apps that you can even download to your phone to shop resale easily. Or even better, just go directly to the sale section of any of your favorite online stores.
Instead of buying the exact pieces that you see in your favorite Instagram pictures, try dupes to the outfits by searching through online stores. Always shop the sale and never settle for any price tag you see. Staying stylish while shopping on a college budget can seem impossible, but with these few tips you can transform your entire look and pinch your pennies.
