With the coronavirus still sweeping the nation, many Liverpudlians are looking at saving money instead of spending it in these uncertain times. Whether you are trying to prepare in the event of another lockdown, you are concerned about the financial impact in the long run, or you have recently lost your job, many people have multiple reasons for wanting to save more money.
It’s not a bad idea; everyone should have a bit of a pot of money stored away for a rainy day, especially if you have kids to look after. If anything, this year has taught us all that we should be saving a bit of money here and there and making the pennies go a bit further.
Save Your Glad Rags
When it comes to clothes, though, it can be really hard to look at them and think about how to save money objectively. After all, we all need clothing, but maybe we don’t need to spend hundreds on those new trainers when you can get similar ones for a fraction of the price?
Here are a few ways on how to save money on clothes, and how you can make your current wardrobe go further.
Get A Deal
It should be said that not all deals are equal! Sometimes when you buy cheap, it will fall apart a lot sooner. That’s why it’s suggested to go for quality clothes if you’re going to buy new. Shops like Debenhams are known for their high-quality and versatile clothing for all ages.
There’s no reason to pay full price, though; grab yourself a Debenhams discount code to make sure you’re always getting the best deal possible!
Buy Second Hand
If you don’t fancy buying brand new for everything, consider some things second hand. There are many places to buy second-hand clothes, from vintage shops (although these tend to be quite expensive) to Facebook market places, eBay, and, of course, the good old charity shop.
There are hundreds of charities that have high street shops, and it’s worth poking your head in to see if you can grab a bargain!
Repair Old Clothes
Learning to sew is an incredibly valuable skill. Not only will it allow you to fix your clothes and prolong the life of them, but you may also be able to make some extra money on the side if you learn how to repair, alter and tailor clothes properly. It’s a win-win all round!
Repurpose Old Clothes
Once you’re handy with the sewing machine for repairing clothes, it’s time to give making them a go!
If you can get your head around the geometry of rectangles and triangles, and you’ve got a bit of patience to learn, dressmaking is actually fairly straightforward, and you can make all kinds of clothes on the cheapest of sewing machines!
Swap With A Mate
Has your mate got a cracking leather jacket you’ve always secretly wanted? What about your friend’s constant wish to borrow that handbag every time they go out?
Save money by swapping clothes with your friends or in a community group, and you’ll always have a stream of interesting new pieces!