Clothes can be expensive. Buying a load of new outfits for every season can really give the bank balance a hit. For this reason, it makes sense to be smart with the clothes you buy. This allows you to get the absolute best out of them. Sure, you’re not going to wear a woolen jumper in summer or a pair of flip flops in winter, but there are ways that you can get many of your clothes to last you throughout the seasons. Here are a few ideas.

Start With Versatile Dresses

Dresses in general are so versatile. One dress can be worn in both summer or in winter depending on what you wear with it. It can be dressed up for evening or dressed down to be worn casually in the daytime. If you can find a number of dresses like this, they will last you year round and can work for just about any occasion. Simple jersey skater dresses are good for this, they’re lightweight enough to be worn in summer with a floppy hat and sandals, but can be paired up with tights, boots and a jacket when it’s colder.

They can be dressed up with heels and statement jewellery and look fantastic on a night out, but can also look equally good with a slouchy cardigan and a pair of pumps. Choose styles that are quite plain, that way you can easily transform the look with other items. You can make the outfit look different each time so it doesn’t constantly feel like you’re wearing the same things.

 

Choose Well With Footwear

A pair of ankle boots are ideal in the autumn and winter worn with some tights, but can also look cute with a sundress in the spring and summer. This means you can invest in a really nice pair of boots that will last you, without feeling like you’re only going to be able to wear them throughout the coldest part of the year. When it comes to specifically summer footwear, it’s usually best to buy cheap. Sandals and flip flops don’t last long but they don’t cost much either. Just buy very cheaply at the start of the spring each year, and throw them away when the autumn comes and they’re past their best. Even more expensive sandals and flip flops don’t tend to last long so it’s not usually worth investing here.

 

Get Seasonal With Makeup and Accessories

As well as the clothes you wear, you can stay stylish through the seasons just with a touch of makeup. In autumn and winter, darker colors are more popular and a swipe of red lipstick will give any outfit a festive finish. In spring and summer go with pretty pastels or sultry bronzes and golds for a beach babe look. It’s another way that you can customize each outfit and make a few staples look different every time. Bags and jewelry can also achieve the same thing, check out places like E-bay for bargains.

 

Until next time,