Dear Readers,
I was studying some economic terms earlier today and, to my surprise, I met the word 'Recessionista'. According to the Urban Dictionary, the term denotes a person who is able to remain stylish during times of economic hardship. A recessionista can shop on a limited budget and still manage to be up to date on the most current fashions. A recessionista does not let a bad economy, inflation, or a strong recession damage his or her wardrobe.
Ehh, story of my life, especially during the past year. I had to spend too much money on trips, university, books and the like. I have no job. I have no rich boyfriend. The world economy might be recovering, but my purse is as empty as ever. BUT, I refuse to look cheap, common and boring. I had to explore uncharted territories: I had to opt for Recessionism.
If you are experiencing the horrible effects of economic hardship, but you still want new things in your wardrobe, then I encourage you to follow some of the Recessionism Tips down below!
1) Buy staples and classics.
This is the most basic tip ever. If you're on a tight budget, don't splurge your money on something you'll probably wear only once. Stay away from items that practically don't match anything else in your wardrobe. Choose basic clothes like white tshirts, black skirts, plain maxi dresses and jeans. Try and get things that are so versatile that you will wear over and over again without ever looking the same :)
2) Look through your closet.
Trust me, this works wonders. You are likely to find something you had totally forgotten about. It always happens to me, especially with tops. My wardrobe is so crowded that I can hardly remember what it contains. So rummage through your clothes, and try different outfits on. I bet you'll find something to wear. Go on!
3) Hit the sales!
The coolest four letter word after 'Lara' is 'SALE'. Who doesn't love a good bargain? Who knows, you might find that dress you have been eyeing all season at half its original price! I recommend getting basic items during sales as well, but that's just me :) During sales periods, shops to reduce prices by, for example, 25%. Then, after some days, they're down by 70%. I suggest waiting for the largest discounts. Not only will it save you money, but you'll also avoid huge crowds of people (or buffaloes, as I like to call them!) Also, don't go out and splurge your money if you know shops are going to be on sale in a few weeks time. For instance, you know shops are always on sale during late June / early July. So please, don't spend all your cash during June. You'll regret it!
4) Be creative: Modify, Transform, Alter.
This is definitely my favourite tip :) Rummage through your closet and look for things you could alter. And no, you don't need to be a seamstress to transform, say, a shirt! There are so many easily do it yourself projects on the internet. I'm going to post a few this week as well, so stay tuned!
5) Rush to the Thrift Stores.
Argh, I'm so jealous of those who live abroad! They have AMAZING thrift stores. We really need some here in Malta. I admit, thrifting was a big no-no for me until a few weeks ago. I changed my mind when I started reading thrift blogs and watching thrift haul videos! There are so many cool things just waiting to be bought! Keep an open mind, you can always alter that shirt if it's just a little too big ;) Oh, and for the Maltese, open-air markets are the closest we get to thrift stores. So you might want to check those out!
Dear Readers, when the going gets tough, the tough go shopping. Even during a recession!
-B
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