We generally tend to assume that updating our wardrobe needs to cost an arm and a leg. We think we have to spend loads of money to get the latest fashions and the hottest brands. This is surely false. Just like it takes a little initiative and creative thinking to make a lot of money, it takes these same qualities to save a lot of money, too. If you’re on a budget, you need to develop a few strategies for changing your look. 

Look at these four quick tips and tricks to help you refresh your wardrobe on a budget for much less money than you think.

1. Let someone else dress you

Of course, we’re not being too literal here. We’re sure you’re perfectly capable of getting your underwear on. However, in case you sense you’re caught in a fashion rut, handing the style reigns over to someone else for a while can be very helpful. A friend or spouse can come up with a whole new perspective on your clothes closet and subtly change your fashion sensibility. Invite a close friend around (preferably one whose fashion sense you recognize and respect!), pour multiple glasses of wine, and allow him/her unfettered access to your closet. Perhaps he/she will pick out objects you’ve had for a long time which had been forgotten. Maybe they will style them in ways you may not have considered, or suggest new combinations that you hadn’t thought of. Obviously, there will be combinations that you might not like, but seeing your closet from a completely new angle can be an great way to refresh your fashion without spending much money.

Oh, and speaking of friends…