A College Girls Guide to Dressing Great on a Budget
Tee: (Borrowed) Bralette: Free People Skirt (similar): Urban Outfitters Socks: Target Shoes: Reebok
Hello! My name is Lauren and I am a senior in college at Gonzaga University (as seen above at the Vegas tournament in March)! Throughout my life, I have always loved fashion and shopping. Since going to college, I have learned to cut back on the spending and I came up with some tips to look great without breaking the bank. Keep reading to see how I save!
Tip 1: Make a List
I love to keep a shopping list on my phone! To start, I think about the items I feel are missing from my wardrobe and I like to think about how I can style these pieces with what I already have. Sometimes when I’m shopping, I just grab anything I like without thinking about the piece in context of my current wardrobe. With my list, I know exactly what I need and I can shop from there! A list also helps me budget and know what to save my money for. Usually I have a rough number for the cost of each item and I try to spend around that price point. Finally, make the list on your reminders so you can check off each thing you get!
Tip 2: Shop at Places like Marshalls or Nordstrom Rack
Over the weekend, my mom and I went to Marshalls and I made out like a bandit! I looked for brands I already own because I know they are great quality and I can trust them. Marshalls has a ton of great pieces from brands I already buy from stores like Nordstrom. If you aren’t already acquainted with higher end shops, definitely take some time to research them online or in store and get a feel for what you like. Then, you can find them WAY cheaper at Marshalls or TJ Maxx! I found the SOFTEST quarter zip from Marshalls from the brand Thread and Supply. I got mine for only $25 and I am in love!!
Another great spot is Nordstrom Rack. If you look at the clearance section in the back, everything marked red actually came from Nordstrom stores (trust me I have sent many items to the rack over the years!). Although you should always be cautious at these stores and double check labels and materials, they are a great place to stay on trend while looking great!
Sweatshirt (similar): Nordstrom Rack Watch: Fossil Ring: Vintage
Tip 3: Download Honey
(not sponsored) I got the Honey app for my Google Chrome awhile back and I seriously have saved a lot of money with its codes! The extension looks for any applicable codes to your favorite shops and it’s actually a game changer. I saved 30% on my favorite sweaters last month and I plan to use it to find some white booties!! My cute sweater below I got with the discount! This is also a great option for cute online boutiques that have more unique pieces but aren’t extremely cheap like some other spots. Comment below if you buy anything using honey!
That’s all for now!! I hope you find some awesome pieces to mix up your college wardrobe!
XOXO,
Lauren