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How to Get a Luxury Wardrobe on a Budget

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Published
09/09/2021

Not many people would probably turn down the chance to score a wardrobe full of luxury, designer items from head to toe. After all, who doesn’t want to walk out of the house styled like they were a client of one of the fashion world’s top designers? 

The problem remains, though, that a luxury wardrobe typically comes with a high price tag. A lot of people might be able to splurge on one or two choice designer items. It’s only the lucky few, however, who can afford to make such luxury purchases frequently and consistently. 

Still, there are ways to swing it if you want to make name-brand fashion work for your wallet. Read on for some tips to look like your most luxurious self at a much lower cost. 

1. Buy Used

When someone says the phrase “used clothes,” designer labels don’t typically come to mind. Instead, it conjures images of digging through racks of musty second-hands only to find one or two hidden gems. 

However, with a widening landscape of designer fashion e-commerce sites, apps, and social media stores, used luxury items of exceptional quality have never been more accessible. 

Designer watches, for instance, tend to be exorbitantly expensive because of the sheer number of tiny, high-quality parts needed to manufacture them. But searching for used luxury watches online, such as with precisionwatches.com, might yield the same watch you’ve been eyeing for significantly less. 

Overall, luxury items tend to hold up better because they feature higher quality fabrics, materials, and attention to detail. The clothes and accessories might have “used” in the name, but chances are they won’t look like it at all. Many might have gone through only one or two uses before making their way to you. 

2. Rent

Say you have a special occasion, and you want to look exceptionally lovely. However, spending several months’ rent on an outfit you’ll only wear once is out of the question. 

So many people face this dilemma regularly that a whole designer clothing rental market has emerged in response. It should come as no big surprise to anyone tuned in to the fashion industry that luxury items are now available as affordable rentals. 

Those with average salaries and budgets can spend a day or two looking abnormally good. All you have to do is pick the designer items you have your heart set on and pay for the time that you want. 

And avoid any significant damage risks, of course. No drinking red wine in a Vera Wang gown! 

3. Subscribe

Subscription boxes might be an excellent alternative to buying retail if your luxury tastes lean more towards accessories, such as jewelry or makeup. 

The terms of these subscriptions vary, but the general concept is that the company will send you a selection of items that match your style profile for a small price each month. You are free to wear whatever you like for the month and then return whatever you don’t want once your 30 days of luxury accessorizing are up.

Some boxes, such as skincare or perfume, offer reduced-price sample sizes that you get to test out and keep. Others, like those for jewelry, handbags, or clothing, offer sizable discounts if you want to purchase the items to keep at the end of your run with them. 

Conclusion

Luxurious looks don’t need to cost a fortune. Buying used, renting, and sampling are all excellent ways to get that high-quality image you want without sacrificing your entire budget. 

Just like anything else in fashion, it’s all about finding what works best for you.

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