~Style On A Budget ~

Hello, person reading this. As you know, it’s August, back to school season, which also means back to school shopping. Buying shoes and clothes to last a whole year can be expensive, which is why I wanted to give you some shopping advice.

First of all, here is a list of stores that keep up with trends and your budget:

• Target: Target has cute clothes for prices that fit the teen budget. They know what their customers want and they have everything from boots to button down shirts.
• Marshalls: They have great deals and if you look hard enough, you will definitely find clothes you’ll want to keep around for a while.
• TJ Maxx: It’s very similar to Marshalls
• Forever 21: Trendy & cheap (a nice combo if you ask me). Do I need to say more?
• Ross: Also similar to TJ Maxx and Marshalls

In addition to that list, here’s more shopping tips:

#1. Buy your clothes a size up. Buying clothes that are a size bigger is a fine choice because you don’t have to buy that item of clothing for another year or so. This is a little more directed to cold weather clothing because no one can really tell that the winter coat you’re wearing is a tad loose-fitting.

#2. Coupons & Clearance Sections. Use those coupons, take those sales seriously, & there’s nothing wrong with poking around in the clearance section for a few items.

#3. Buy clothes for one semester. This is a really smart idea because it cuts your cost of clothing in half, & since the weather changes in the second semester, you won’t have too much to get rid of.

#4. Sell old clothes. It’s always a fantastic idea to donate because others can enjoy your gently used items, plus it adds closet space. But you know what’s even better than donating clothes? Selling them for extra money! (This piece of advice is also kind of a follow up to the last piece of advice). If you have any clothes that won’t / can’t be worn in the future, sell them to buy clothes for the next semester. One good place to sell clothes to is Plato’s Closet. You can sell your clothes, shoes, & accessories, while shopping for new additions to your closet.

Okay, I’ve covered everything I can think of. I genuinely hope this helped you in any way. But please remember: you shouldn’t feel pressured to look a certain way. Wear whatever YOU feel confident in (as long as you’re not breaking any dress code rules). How much you spent on an outfit does not define who you are. Happy back to school season & thanks for reading!

Style Princess 👑