Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be the woman everyone admires as she walks down the street? Being fashionable is definitely a great way to feel good about yourself, but you also know that it can be expensive.
So what if someone tells you that you can upgrade your style on a budget? Here are four tricks to let you do just that:
Define Your Personal Style
Fashion is such a huge niche that you need to find your personal style to know exactly what you need in your wardrobe. If you don’t know exactly what style you love or would fit your body type, start by creating a moodboard of all the styles that attract you. Once you have a clear vision of what you love, it’s easier to define your personal style.
Clear Out Your Wardrobe
Believe it or not, you’ll find many gems in your closet if you only take everything out to see what you already have. So if you want to upgrade your style, allocate a weekend to go through everything in your closet and remove anything that doesn’t fit your personal style anymore.
When you purge your closet, you’re making room for new clothes in your wardrobe and you also have a clearer vision of the things that you have, so it’s easier to put outfits together.
Invest in Items That You Can Use Again
Some women spend a lot of money on a piece of clothing that they’ll only wear once. But there’s actually nothing wrong with repeating outfits if you know how to style them. The key here is to invest in good quality but affordable pieces that will fit well with the other items in your closet. For instance, you can buy a faux wool womens jacket for winter in a colour that will look good with most of your clothes. This way, you can get as much ROI from your investment.
Remember that you don’t need a huge wardrobe to look fashionable. You just need to learn how to style the pieces that you have experimenting with different looks.
Save Up for Splurges
If you’ve been eyeing a bag, pair of shoes or dress that’s out of your budget, you can always save up for it as a gift for yourself. Practise the habit of really thinking twice before making fashion purchases because most of the time, impulsive buys don’t really end well anyway.
But you can always spoil yourself with big purchases, especially if you worked hard for it. Just make sure that you’re buying classic pieces that you can use for a long time and even sell at a higher value in the future.
Keep in mind that upgrading your style doesn’t have to mean breaking your bank as long as you make the right choices. And don’t be afraid to embrace a capsule wardrobe and even hit thrift stores every now and then if you’re looking for pieces at a good price.
Stephi LaReine is a multi-award-winning Liverpool UK based content creator, journalist and influencer and digital storyteller. Since launching stephilareine.com in 2014, she has written over a thousand articles spanning fashion, beauty, health, lifestyle, and conscious travel. With a background in trend forecasting, neurodivergent advocacy, and longevity research, Stephi brings a unique lens to every post—blending scientific insight with a soulful, poetic voice.
She’s collaborated with leading global brands and has been featured across fashion week panels, travel campaigns, and health optimization forums.
Her content is rooted in lived experience, personal curiosity, and a relentless drive to empower women to take up space, explore the world boldly, and live longer, more radiant lives. Every article is a step toward building a kinder, smarter, more colourful world.
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