/fa/ - Fashion

be mindful of the clothes you buy.
i really don't like calling clothing an 'investment,' but, in a way, buying high quality, 'fashionable' pieces can often end up being the cheaper option long-term.
if you spend money on well-made, well-fitted shoes, with saving money and their potential longevity in mind, you can easily end up with a pair that lasts you 5 or 6 times as long as some shitty fast-fashion made trash with plastics, shoddy gluing, etc. the pair will also gain character as it ages, instead of starting to just decay awkwardly.
the fact that it might cost significantly more could initially deter you, but when you consider how you'll end up rebuying the poorly-made shoes in however many months time, youll realise youre actually getting the cheaper option by going with the better-made shoe.

obviously also be looking out for sales.
you can often find really nice clothes that are cheap because theyre sold off-season, when stores are trying to bring in new merchandise for a different time of year.
e.g. if you find summer shorts at a nice shop in the middle of winter, and they fit you, you'll probably end up getting them at 1/1.5, 1/2 or even less than the original cost. always be looking for bargains.

Also with this, the last few of a particular piece often get marked down. whats left is almost always awkward sizes, but be mindful that certain items of clothing can still look good in different sizes, and go with a potential fit. If a piece is comfortable, but too large to wear without looking weird, then consider buying it for pajama-type clothes for at home.

obviously, also, buying online can often end up being cheaper.
e.g. sunglasses.
Even after having nosepads adjusted,etc.
you can often save a lot by not physically buying them at a shop, where there's hella markup.

fashionable clothes dont have to be 'luxurious', or something to 'waste' money on. just spend wisely.
also have rich parents undt a novel view of the lowerclass.