Looking Good in 2012: How to Access Affordable Fashion
Although the howling wind and incessant rain may be doing its best to disguise the beginning of summer, there is little doubt that the season is upon us. This heralds a significant change of wardrobe, as lighter, brighter colour clothes come to the fore and those made of heavier materials are put away until later in the year.
Of course, the issue facing the modern consumer is the retail cost of seasonal high street garments, as the current macro-environment is hardly conducive to heavy or luxury spending. So individuals must be astute when looking to create their ideal summer wardrobe, and embrace affordable fashion as an all consuming and necessary lifestyle.
How to Make Fashion Affordable in 2012?
With this theory in mind, what practical steps can an individual take to look good during the hot, sun baked days of summer? Consider the following:
Create Revenue from Unwanted Clothing: As the old adage goes, speculating can be a wonderful way of accumulating in a depressed economy, and selling unwanted or out of season clothes can be the ideal way to generate income for a summer shopping spree. With growth in the thrift market showing growth of 7% during 2011, there is certainly a market for second hand clothing as consumers begin to change their purchasing habits over time. So rather than hide your winter clothes away in a dank closet, maximize their resale value and sell them online.
Research Independent and Online Fashion Retailers: In terms of saving money when purchasing fashion items, it is often wise to ignore the established high street chains. Their overheads are such that they look for as wide a profit margin as possible, whereas independent or small online stores can offer heavily discounted prices. With genuine wholesalers such as SiiC Clothing selling high quality garments in bulk and at discounts of up to 70%, smaller traders can access seasonal garments and resell them at a fraction of the recommended retail price.
Embrace Swap and Exchange Sites in 2012: The idea of the online swap shop is very much in vogue at present, with a plethora of resources that afford consumers the change to exchange items with fellow bargain hunters. Although some specialize in a specific niche, others provide a more general forum on which to trade and share items of clothing and accessories. After all, fashion is determined by individual tastes and values, so why should you spend money on a new pair of jeans when someone is giving away a pair in perfectly good condition?
Conclusion
As our sense of social responsibility grows, so too we become aware of how excess packaging and transportation damages the environment. This has seen a sharp incline in the level of thrift buying and garment swapping, as consumers look to contribute towards an improved environment while also saving their hard earned cash in the process. So to look good for less this summer, become a streetwise consumer and embrace the latest consumer trends as they emerge.
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I don’t have that much clothes but I’ve been planning to make some income out of the ones that I’m not using anymore. That way, I can “update” my wardrobe with my sales. Have you already established many networks with Online retailers?
I have some that I work with… email me at jennsblahblahblog@hotmail.com…