Looking good doesn’t always come cheap, so we picked fashion and your finances as the theme for this week’s #MOndayMoneyUK Twitter chat.
Our host was Hannah Brice from Feast Style Thrive. Here’s a pick of the best tweets, or you can listen to Hannah discuss the chat on Share Radio.
Q1
Right, let’s do this. Q1 How much do you think you spend on clothing per month? And how do you feel about that amount? #MondayMoneyUK
— Hannah Brice (@HannahLisaBrice) March 20, 2017
I don’t really have a budget, I just buy some clothes when I want them. I’m quite happy with what I spend. If skint, I just don’t buy any https://t.co/BqXRS67ukW
— Lesley Negus (@Thriftylesley) March 20, 2017
Q1 As little as possible! Try to make the most of clothes I have & just replace worn out stuff, or buy for specific occasions #MondayMoneyUK
— Faith Archer (@MuchMore_Less) March 20, 2017
A1 we don’t buy clothes every month , usually once or twice a year. Averages £20 a month for all 3 of us I guess. #MondayMoneyUK
— Lee Balders (@HomelyEconomics) March 20, 2017
@HannahLisaBrice £50-£100 a month but that’s changed now we have a savings goal in mind. I felt wasteful spending that much #MondayMoneyUK
— LifeLessConventional (@LLConventional_) March 20, 2017
@HannahLisaBrice soz im late😉 A1 Im a binge shopper. This month ive spent £150…but feb and jan =£0. #mondaymoneyuk
— Mrs Mummypenny (@MrsMummypennyUK) March 20, 2017
A1. Depends on what I’ve got on. Sometimes nothing, sometimes hundreds (if it’s for weddings/holiday). Haven’t bought a thing this year tho. https://t.co/whJk8MZOBL
— Lotty Earns (@lottyburns) March 20, 2017
Q2
Now for the advice!! Q2 What is the best way of saving money online on clothes purchases? #mondaymoneyuk
— Hannah Brice (@HannahLisaBrice) March 20, 2017
2) Get cashback, buy in the sale and use a voucher on top of it. #mondaymoneyuk https://t.co/KQpEvsUQjm
— Lotty Earns (@lottyburns) March 20, 2017
@HannahLisaBrice I always use a combination of cashback websites & buy online voucher codes using the #Zeek app! #mondaymoneyuk
— Di Coke 🍀 (@SuperLuckyDi) March 20, 2017
.@HannahLisaBrice never pay full price at shops like M&S, Gap, House of Fraser. There’s always a code #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/wMRGmePRf1
— Andy Webb CleverCash (@AndyCleverCash) March 20, 2017
@HannahLisaBrice #mondaymoneyuk look around online for cheaper shops selling them
— Mel crumpton (@daddiesmumpet) March 20, 2017
One-click buying is the devil!! #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/UCORmZ6SZu
— LifeLessConventional (@LLConventional_) March 20, 2017
@HannahLisaBrice Preloved Facebook sites are great for bargain clothes with local pick up #MondayMoneyUK
— ThriftyMum (@ThriftyMumCom) March 20, 2017
A2 #ShopperStopper by @mmhpi & @MartinSLewis cuts out late night impulse shopping #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/8g4WHDiFI0 @UKMoneybloggers
— Andy Webb CleverCash (@AndyCleverCash) March 20, 2017
Q3
So many great tips being shared so far! Here’s Q3… How do you save money on fashion in brick and mortar stores? #mondaymoneyuk
— Hannah Brice (@HannahLisaBrice) March 20, 2017
A3 know what I’m looking for. Browsing creates desire for too many things and a big shock at the till #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/xBFYnjHY9R
— Lesley Negus (@Thriftylesley) March 20, 2017
Buy quality items rather than quick cheap fashion. It’ll last longer so save you in the long run #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/v6f9qWoAXU
— ThriftyMum (@ThriftyMumCom) March 20, 2017
@HannahLisaBrice rarely buy anything branded, but esp not for ‘basics’, like vest tops, which aren’t different btwn shops #MondayMoneyUK
— Em (@EmmaaJaanee) March 20, 2017
A3 Check out charity shops. I’ve found great brands for next to nothing. Worth a look in supermarkets too, & wait for sales #mondaymoneyuk https://t.co/AMaTbPqo3X
— Faith Archer (@MuchMore_Less) March 20, 2017
So true. Never underestimate the supermarkets. There’s always a great fashion find to be had. #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/sMA0RpcJKN
— Hannah Brice (@HannahLisaBrice) March 20, 2017
Swishing is making waves! #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/fFOyXq8sHS
— Kalpana Fitzpatrick (@KalpanaFitz) March 20, 2017
Q4
Q4 Instead of throwing away old clothes, up cycling or mend & make do is popular. Have you ever done it? What did you create? #mondaymoneyuk
— Hannah Brice (@HannahLisaBrice) March 20, 2017
A4 I haven’t been wildly creative, but do sew on buttons, mend rips, get boots reheeled & try to extend the life of clothes. #mondaymoneyuk https://t.co/7luzSUXV8M
— Faith Archer (@MuchMore_Less) March 20, 2017
A4 I did this for years, made my own clothes & ended up with a kids’ clothes, handbags & soft furnishings business 😁 #MondayMoneyUK
— Lee Balders (@HomelyEconomics) March 20, 2017
@HannahLisaBrice i adjusted a dress from 1995 for a recent 40th birthday..im smaller now 😘 its was my school prom dress #mondaymoneyuk
— Mrs Mummypenny (@MrsMummypennyUK) March 20, 2017
A4 I’ve made skirt from a dress, many children’s clothes with men’s shirts & duvets, shorts from trousers, cardigan from coat #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/Ch3dpLyCPF
— Lesley Negus (@Thriftylesley) March 20, 2017
@MuchMore_Less always get shoes reheeled. Esp if super comfy high heels. #mondaymoneyuk
— Mrs Mummypenny (@MrsMummypennyUK) March 20, 2017
Q5
And finally.. Q5 What other tips would you give to a fashion addict who needs to keep their spending at bay? #mondaymoneyuk
— Hannah Brice (@HannahLisaBrice) March 20, 2017
Q5 Best advice came from my mum, who is a fashion addict! “Don’t buy it unless you love it” – problem is she loves everything #MondayMoneyUK
— Lee Balders (@HomelyEconomics) March 20, 2017
A5 Set a budget, plan purchases and stay out of shops & off websites at other times. Or get addicted to vintage & pay less. #mondaymoneyuk https://t.co/zNSn96KEdg
— Faith Archer (@MuchMore_Less) March 20, 2017
A5 #MondayMoneyUK much like food really, shop wardrobe first, make a list of what you want to wear for the next month. And only then shop
— Lesley Negus (@Thriftylesley) March 20, 2017
Never take the tags off until you wear it, will sell for more on eBay if it ends up siting in your wardrobe for years! #MoneyMondayUK https://t.co/lIm0rKDZPt
— Savvy in Somerset (@SavvyinSomerset) March 20, 2017
@HannahLisaBrice Keep the receipt, check returns info and take back if not worn in three weeks #MondayMoneyUK
— Andy Webb CleverCash (@AndyCleverCash) March 20, 2017
Wait 72 hours before buying anything. Will quell those impulse buys & help you figure out if you really want/need it #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/OjPeYa5CAt
— LifeLessConventional (@LLConventional_) March 20, 2017
A5 don’t be persuaded to buy stuff you know won’t suit you, or in wrong colour, just because it’s in fashion #MondayMoneyUK
— Lesley Negus (@Thriftylesley) March 20, 2017