How to Keep Your Wardrobe Updated During a Low Buy

The capsule wardrobe movement has grown in popularity over the years and along with it comes the low buy method, a somewhat restrictive spending strategy that offers saving and minimalism as key benefits. But how do you keep up to date with your wardrobe on a low buy? Well, this article is going to highlight just that.

What Does Low Buy Mean

A low buy means you’re on somewhat of a budget and allocate less spending on things like clothing. The idea is to become intentional about your spending habits, and create a more thoughtful relationship with both money and material things.

How to Keep Your Wardrobe Updated During a Low Buy

Play around with accessories, they go a long way and can totally change an outfit
Wear your clothes in different ways, styling really is everything and can make something feel new or updated
Do a clothing swap with friends or co-workers, if you’re not the same size in items like pants you might be in items like oversized sweaters and of course accessories
Buy basic versatile pieces and stay away from trends, this will give your wardrobe longevity so the need to update might not be as tempting
Find out when your favourite brands hold sales and wait to get something new during that time, this means you can still buy a new piece to update your wardrobe without spending full price
Sell unworn clothing and use the money to replenish with something updated and modern

You can edit your low buy rules to fit your lifestyle and personal preferences, but I hope you use these guidelines as inspiration!

What is a Low Buy Challenge

Setting yourself a specific time period to be on this low buy, where you have a budget for things like clothing, electronics, food etc. This can be rewarding if you have a goal to reach or something you want to buy that requires saving a significant amount of money. This type of challenge is often set around the new year, but you can start at any time as long as you are willing and prepared for the change.

How Can I Buy Less

Keep track of your spending, it’s easy to get lost when it comes to your finances and ignore what’s coming in and what’s going out but keeping track in a notebook or on your phone helps a lot. I know my bank offers graphs in the app dedicated to industries and where your money is going, visuals help a lot!

Spend less time scrolling social media and comparing yourself to everyone else, you don’t need a new outfit every day and you don’t need every new trend. Make your wardrobe last longer and get creative.

Unsubscribe from retailers mailing lists! It’s so tempting to shop when you see that sale number in your inbox.

Spend less time online during peak sale times like Black Friday.

Capsule Wardrobes

Capsule wardrobes are a really great and fun way to buy less and be more intentional. Create a capsule wardrobe for each season or for categories of your life. For example, if you work a 9-5 job you may want to build a work capsule wardrobe that’s both business casual and versatile. You can find tons of capsule wardrobe resources and articles by visiting the capsule wardrobe category on this blog. I have created guides, checklists and more to help guide you from beginning to end with less stress.

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