What to shop and what to drop

Research by vouchercodes.co.uk shows that an average student only needs 51 days to spend their entire first student loan instalment. For most freshers, this is the first time they are responsible for their own finances. With managing bills, paying rent, and buying food, staying trendy can be slightly tricky, especially a floral mesh t-shirt or a sequin vest wouldn’t necessarily fit in the necessity expenditure. But it is possible to look stylish as a student and stick to a small budget – here are a few tips:

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What to shop?

Things you will most likely use more often: The frequency of wearing a clothing item has little to do with how gorgeous or posh it is but simply how comfortable and confident you feel in front of the mirror.

It can be a t-shirt, a cardigan, ripped jeans, or a simple coat. If you plan to wear it frequently and over a long haul, it is worth investing in a good one which you feel totally happy about.

A nice jacket: A nice and fit jacket is a long-term companion throughout cold days. As you can rarely go out of the house without a jacket of some sort between October and March or so in the UK, it can be pretty much a fashion statement of the owner.

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Shoes: A pair of high heels in beige or neutral colours, a pair of black flat shoes, and a pair of trainers are amongst must-haves for almost every occasion from going out to sports and going to lectures.

Bags: Bags are with you out and about all the time which is why beige and neutral colours should be the priority to go for if you don’t want to end up with 10 bags of different colours to mix and match with clothes. A good sized bag is supposed to sufficiently carry your notebooks, books, and files without sacrificing the look.

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Proper lingerie: If you thought underwear is the last thing to think about, Gok Wan would be keen to prove that it is better to go with a simple t-shirt and jeans with nicely shaped lingerie than designer clothes with unsupported underwear. Don’t underestimate the unmentionables’ impact because they can uplift a whole outfit and make you feel great and at the same time, spoil all your effort in the visible wardrobe.

What to drop?

Things you will renew frequently: Socks and tights are easily worn out and hence there’s no urgent need to buy expensive ones.

Jewellery: Jewellery trends are short lived. Choose more affordable high street brands such as Peacocks, H&M, and Primark rather than Hermes or Micheal Kors.

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Belts: A suitable belt pulls your outfit together and adds a subtle touch to your style yet the trend goes quickly outdated. Acidic neon tones and punchy prints may currently be in season but who knows if they will remain the same next month?

Sequin items: A midi sequin dress is a decent idea for a dress-up and knees-up. However, that may be the only appropriate occasion to take it out of the wardrobe. So why should you bother spending on a few of them?

Neon coloured items: Although they are part of the trend this year, take into consideration how straightforward it is to mix and match when it’s out of season.

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Swimwear: Water in the swimming pool and the sea as well as sands, sunlight, and wind can always deteriorate the quality of swimwear. You can resist the temptation to buy several swimsuits by getting cheaper bikini basics to mix and match.