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Entity shares the best and cheapest tips to look fashionable, trendy and stylish without spending too much money.

Are you a woman who pours over the pages of your glossy Vogue every month? Are you constantly spotting (or sporting) the best street style? Does a trip to your favorite clothing shop feel like a magical Disney adventure? If your answer is “yes,” you’re likely a certified expert in all the latest fashion trends.

Sadly, it’s tough to stay up to speed. Fashion comes at a price and quality finds aren’t cheap.

The good news? You don’t have to be broke just to stay up-to-date on the latest fashion styles. While it may take a little extra work, you can keep up with trends without breaking the bank. If you want to start a new trend of saving some cash, here are six ways to keep your closet stocked with all the latest styles.

1 Go thrift shopping with Macklemore.

If you’ve only got 20 dollars in your pocket, stop by your local thrift store. As Huffington Post writes, thrifting is cheap, green and trendy. Thrift stores are just oozing with bargain prices and once in a while, you may find something valuable for a very low price tag. This could be a vintage purse that speaks to your soul or the perfect platform shoes in your size. Fashion cycles through the decades, so chances are you’ll score the latest ’90s fad with OG pieces.

If you’re still not convinced, Huffington Post also mentions that thrift stores keep more clothes out of landfills. Clothes can (theoretically) be worn for years, so why not reuse them instead of throwing them away?

2 Get the purchasing party started in the back.

If you hit up the mall, head to the back of the store. Most shops put their new releases at the front with hefty price tags attached. Since product gets shipped in so frequently, they have to make room for the newest looks. Money Crashers speculates that the store’s organization technique is intended to distract you with higher-priced items to earn a higher profit.

Trek to the back to meet some older merchandise tucked away in the corners of the shop. While you will have to sift through some cringe-worthy finds, many of the items are usually not even that old. Trendy pieces are often on sale or clearance simply because of new inventory overflow. Score!

3 Pull a #MomMove and cut coupons.

You don’t have to go all TLC and try “Extreme Couponing,” but consider coupons to cut costs. Download apps like SnipSnap or ShopKick for delicious deals at your favorite stores. If you play your (coupon) cards right, you can walk out of the mall with the latest statement piece for a fraction of the price.

As Sound Money Matters says, coupons save money on more than just groceries and can even offer you free items. For example, various clothing stores will offer discounts or buy-one-get-one deals if you subscribe. Why not, right?

4 Don’t limit investing to banks.

You don’t have to be a financial wizard to play the market like a pro. To avoid going broke, channel your inner stockbroker and invest in style staples. While paying a big lump of Benjamins may make your wallet cry, be reassured that it will pay off soon enough.

Putting your money toward high-quality signature items will help cut costs down the line when you want to snatch up a trendy time bomb. Popsugar suggests splurging on a cashmere sweater, leather jacket, sharp blazer, little black dress and the perfect hip-hugging jeans. The best part about these staples is that they can be paired with different outfits and dressed up or down for the occasion.

5 Learn to cut corners and sew some stitches.

Stop by your grandmother’s house or a craft store to pick up some seriously useful skills and supplies. With the a little guidance and lot of practice, you can turn a piece of material or handful of beads into a DIY runway hit. Just be patient – “Project Runway” makes it look easy, but failing the first few tries doesn’t mean “you’re out” of the fashion game for good.

The How to Sew website has various articles on how to make custom seams, hem dresses and resize outfits. If you’re a more visual learner, you can also get on YouTube to watch various DIY bloggers. For the more experienced folk, check out @coolirpa’s Thrifted Transformations playlist to see how she turns oversized hand-me-downs into fashionable must-haves.

6 Mix, match and adapt.

Play matchmaker with the singles in your wardrobe. When couples start to bore each other, they may toss the relationship but they don’t trash themselves. Mix it up and pair together items you wouldn’t expect to see walking the streets hand in hand. Who knows, you may find that new love in a pile of old clothes – or maybe you’ll be one of the independent #WomenThatDo and start an alternative trend.

Although being a tried and true fashionista may sometimes be expensive, there are various ways to work around the system and save yourself some money!

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