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5 tips for looking trendy on a budget

Being trendy on a budget isn't mission impossible! To achieve a stylish look on a budget, however, you need to know a few tips. In this article, we give you our top 5 tips for looking stylish on a budget!

Cloz is the perfect tool for adopting a low-budget trend! This mobile application lets you digitize your wardrobe and find inspiration for looks at low prices. Thanks to Cloz, you'll learn to wear more of the pieces in your wardrobe, to avoid making unnecessary purchases, and so respect your small budget, while still being fashionable! Find out how to use Cloz with our 5 low-cost fashion tips:

Tip 1: Digitize your wardrobe to create trendy looks on a budget

Before buying new items, it's important to know what you already own by optimizing your wardrobe. We often forget clothes at the bottom of our wardrobe. Because of this, we can make the mistake of buying a duplicate piece!

Learn how to digitalize your closet with Cloz to control your shopping budget.

Digitizing your closet couldn't be easier! Start by emptying your closet, then enter your pieces one by one on the application.

To do this, start by clicking on the "Add an item" button. Then take a photo of your garment. The application automatically recognizes the category and color of your item.

Then enter the brand and size. Finally, click on the "Add to my dressing room" button.

If you don't have time, you don't have to take everything in right away!

When you feel like shopping, you can now consult your digital dressing room and avoid buying what you already own.

To become a pro at sorting and optimizing your closet, consult our guide "Organizing your dressing room: our top tips".

Tip 2: Find trendy pieces on a budget with the Cloz shopping assistant

You don't need to spend a fortune on luxury pieces to be at the cutting edge of fashion. You can easily find stylish clothes and accessories at low prices. Just use the Cloz shopping assistant.

The Cloz shopping assistant allows you to find a piece you've spotted in a store, in a magazine, on social networks, etc. Etc. All you have to do is take a photo of the piece you want to find, or fill in a list of criteria! The shopping assistant then suggests a list of similar, affordable references for you to shop directly online.

The shopping assistant can also be useful for finding dupes of designer pieces at lower prices. Visit our article "Top 5 luxury bag dupes with Cloz shopping assistant" to discover our selection of affordable alternatives to designer bags and our guide to using the shopping assistant.

Tip 3: Go for basic, timeless pieces to look trendy on a budget

Investing in good-quality , timeless basics will save you money in the long term. These are clothes you'll be able to keep for a long time, because they're timeless and made from beautiful materials. So there's no need to buy new basics every season!

Here's the must-have list of essential modes in which to invest:

  • The blazer jacket
  • Well-cut blue jeans
  • The white shirt
  • The little black dress
  • The white T-shirt
  • Tailored pants

Discover our "Guide to creating your capsule wardrobe"and adopt this method now for a closet that adapts to all seasons. The capsule wardrobe will also allow you to stay within your budget, avoiding the need to invest in unnecessary clothes!

Tip 4: Use the look generator on the Cloz app for a low-budget, on-trend look

To create trendy looks from the pieces you already have in your dressing room, and stay on a budget, start now with the Cloz application. Sometimes, all you need to do is change the way you wear one of your garments, and you'll feel like you own a new piece!

Cloz featureslook generation".

You can ask the application to create an outfit from your clothes by taking a photo of the piece you want to incorporate into your outfit.

If you've digitized your closet with the app, you can also pick directly from your wardrobe! Then refine your request by choosing the style you prefer, and the type of look you're after.

For more fashion inspiration, discover our 10 ideas for Fall-Winter 2024 looks on our blog.

Tip 5: Buy second-hand to look trendy on a budget

If you want to stay on budget and on trend, there's nothing better than vintage and second-hand! As fashion is cyclical, all current trends are easily found in thrift stores, along with vintage pieces, and at a better price than new.

You can also buy second-hand by shopping on private-sale applications such as Vinted, Leboncoin or Vestiaire Collective. Sell the clothes you don't wear anymore and buy pieces that suit you better for less.

You can also barter with friends and family by organizing a garage sale: a free tip for sharing clothes with friends and family!

Take up the challenge and adopt the latest trends, even on a small budget, thanks to Cloz

Being trendy on a small budget is a challenge that can easily be met with creativity. Now it's up to you to put our 5 tips into practice! Now you've got the keys to being stylish and fashionable, without spending a lot of money.

Cloz helps you digitize your wardrobe,find designer alternatives at low prices, and then generate looks from your wardrobe!

Download the Cloz to develop your style easily and on a small budget.

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