Six outfits on a budget to start the New Year out fashionably strong

Six outfits on a budget to start the New Year out fashionably strong

By Holly Glasser

With every New Year comes fresh new mindset and goals, so I decided that January 1st this time around was the perfect time to challenge myself for the New Year with a new fashion goal: Look fabulous every day. This may be easy for some, but for those of you like me who enjoy looking “frumpalicious” from time to time, I was definitely challenged. In the previous years, I often found myself gallivanting through town in workout leggings and a sweat shirt, sometimes looking nothing less than hobo-chic. Not to mention, those lazy days at home looking rather “disheveled..”

I thought… “Hey, as a fashionista myself, I really owe it to myself to look more put-together consistently, but to do so, I really need to step up my game.” The only problem –  I needed some strategy to make my budget stretch to accomplish this lofty feet. Can anyone relate? The idea of having to look put-together every day was daunting… to say the least… both to my imagination and to my pockets…

However, I turned to some of my favorite fashion blogger girlfriends who have mastered the art of affordable fashion already, and I began to peep their closets for some ideas that wouldn’t break the bank. The findings were delightfully surprising, and I was soon feeling very optimistic about reaching my goal for the new year. Thanks to the following fashionistas who have already carved out the budget and pieces in their wardrobe to look fashion-ready every day, I think I can refresh my wardrobe on a dime in no time!

I invite you to follow along to see my tips and discoveries, gleaned from the established professionals:

Tessa Alana Port of Honest Darling Fashion Blog looks fabulous from head-to-toe on the daily. She usually adds an investment piece to each look, such as a designer bag for $1,000 or designer shoe for $500, but here are two looks of hers that are under $200 for each item in her ensemble:

Photo by Tina Chiou of @ohwowtina (Instagram)

Fuzzy Metallic Green Sweater – & Other Stories – $69

Faux Leather Paperbag-Waist Pants – Lucy Paris at Bloomingdale’s – $98

Dolce Vita Women’s Seyon Stacked Heel Ankle – Bloomingdale’s – $133

Messenger Bag – Amazon – $30

Here is another look from Tessa:

Photo by Tina Chiou of @ohwowtina (Instagram)

White Reese Crew Neck Sweater – Revolve – $62

Fuchsia Tiffani Ruched Midi Skirt – Revolve – $56

Leopard Pumps -Colette d’Orsay – J. Crew – $278 (Find a similar pair at Steve Madden for $100).

In Chains Necklace – Shopbop – $70, (Find a similar one at Target for $14 or on Amazon for $16).

 

Roxana Moldovan of @roxannaroxi Fashion Blog shares two gorgeous outfits with us on a budget:

Photo by Chelsey Ray of @chelseyrayphoto (Instagram)

Sunglasses – Nastygal -$8.80

Pants – Zara- $40 (Linked is a similar pair at ASOS)

Coat – Vintage Store – $56 (Denis Basso Coat) (Find a similar coat at H&M for $29?

Top – Zara – $45 (Linked is a similar shirt at H&M)

Bag – Michael Kors – $160 (Linked is a similar bag)

Shoes – Zara – $49

Photographer is @chelseyrayphoto @thefashionsocieties

Shirt – Asos -$15

Coat – Asos -$65

Pants -H&M -$29

Shoes – Michael Kors – $89.

Bag – TJ Maxx – $35

 

Rachelle Yadegar, Fashion Blogger of @rachelleyadegar and owner of @raju_official shares two outfits with us, also:

Turtleneck – Forever 21 – $14.99

Sunglasses – Amazon – $11.99

Blazer – Zara -$119

Skirt – Forever 21 – $17.90

Boots – Forever 21 – $20

Necklace – Forever 21 – $5.99

Bag – Amazon $32.88

Dress – Zara – $89

Belt – Zara – $25

Boots – Zara – $89.90

Bag – Amazon – $32.88

 

Thanks to my friends Tessa, Roxanna and Rachelle for inspiring my wardrobe and yours for the New Year on a budget with STYLE!

Article written by @hollyglasser