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The weather is warming up and that means wardrobes are being updated as people adjust from boots and winter coats to spring looks.<\/p>\n
Buying an entire closet of new clothes can be expensive! How can you get the look you crave for less? We asked\u00a0several respected\u00a0fashion bloggers from the Boston area, where BeFrugal is based. Here are their spring budget fashion tips.<\/p>\n
Emily from\u00a0Haute Fashion<\/a>, Northeastern University's style blog,\u00a0encourages wardrobe recycling. Create new looks from old clothes!\u00a0She advises, \"Instead of going out and purchasing all the new pieces, take a close look at your closet and see what you can repurpose!\" Here are her suggestions to get more mileage out of the same garments:<\/p>\n Noelani\u00a0of Mon Petit Chou Chou<\/a>\u00a0agrees about looking at what\u00a0you currently have before buying new items. She says, \"Be sure\u00a0to\u00a0shop your closet and do an organized clean-out before shopping for spring. You may\u00a0be surprised what trends have cycled back around that you already own!\"\u00a0You can actually cash in after you've shopped your closet!\u00a0She lists clothes with consignment shops once\u00a0her clean-out is complete so she can earn credit at consigment shops or get the cash. Here are more ways to save from Noelani:<\/p>\n Lei Ann from Lei Ann Off Duty\u00a0<\/a> says to do a thorough closet cleaning to assess what you do and do not have. Lei Ann explains: \"See what you need to round out your closet. I can't tell you how many times I've bought an item of clothing only to see I have something in my closet similar to it!\u00a0 For example, I got rid of a lot of ill-fitting dresses, but still have a lot in floral pattern, so I won't buy any more florals.\u00a0 Black & white stripes are hot for the season, so that's what I'll be keeping an eye out for. Having targeted items to buy saves your wallet from indiscriminate shopping.\"<\/p>\n Allie of Allie Wears<\/a> says pile it on a get a new look.\u00a0\u00a0\"You can get more out of your closet by layering; you can re-vamp an entire look just by layering!\" she says. \u00a0Here is her layering advice:<\/p>\n Elissa of Style Wire<\/a> wants you to get your money's worth out of what you buy. Here are her tips:<\/p>\n Choe from The Chicest Degree <\/a>has a stand-by store with great style and affordable pricing. She shares her secret, \"For anyone\u00a0wanting to look great this spring on a budget, Zara offers chic, affordable and well-designed clothing for an affordable price. Known for straight off the runway inspired looks and\u00a0variety, Zara continues to be a fashion-pack favorite.\"<\/p>\n Kristen, The Boston Fashionista<\/a>, has a two-step process:<\/p>\n Kara, The Bostonista<\/a>, has a few favorite trends to tell you about.\u00a0\u00a0Kara breaks it down from designer to affordable fashion to DIY: \"Candy colored moto jackets and blazers are big for spring with designers like Jenni Kayne, Rag & Bone and 3.1 Phillip Lim jumping in on the trend. To get the look on a budget, try ModCloth's leather-like Pastel Destinations Jacket (bonus trend: It's mint!) or wear Loft's Hot Pink Drapey Crepe Blazer to work. If you're feeling extra adventurous, grab that old jean jacket from high school and dye it the color of your choice (fabric dyes are around $4 each at craft stores) for a truly personal style.\"<\/p>\n Lindsey from L's Fashion Dish<\/a>\u00a0says to be selective with which items you spend money on. She suggests, \"Invest in spring staples like a great pair of white jeans, but go the cheaper route when purchasing trendy items like metallic pumps or a graphic-print black & white dress.\"<\/p>\n Kaitlin of Lux and Concord<\/a> also believes in quality over quantity. She explains, \"To save money, I try to only buy things that I really love, that are high quality, and that I think will stay in style for more than a season or two. I used to buy a lot of really inexpensive clothes. Now I buy fewer items, but I make sure they're worth the investment. I adopted this mentality when my husband and I moved into an apartment in Boston with one closet...that we had to share. If I do come across an 'of the moment' trend that I'm dying to try, I still buy the H&M version.\"<\/p>\n Jaime from La vie...J'aime<\/a>\u00a0shares this philosophy.\u00a0\"Every season I have my eye on a few key items that I want to add to my wardrobe,\" she says. How do you pick the right pieces? Here is her process:<\/p>\n Samantha of Glimpse of Glamour <\/a>agrees about choosing new closet additions carefully. She points out, \"This season, trends are ranging everywhere from great printed pieces to expressive graphic tees, long and\u00a0flowing maxi dresses to teeny tiny crop tops, sophisticated harem pants to shredded daisy dukes and everywhere in between. The best way to celebrate the springtime without breaking the bank is to be picky & deliberate about which trends to spend your money on.\"\u00a0Samantha has another budget fashion tip for you:\u00a0\"Purchase simple accessories that will completely transform your look, for little money. Want to inject a little neon into your wardrobe, but afraid to glow too much with a head to toe ensemble? Try a tribal print scarf from Forever 21, and brighten up your whole look for less than $10.\"<\/p>\n Diana from Dressed Up Alligators <\/a>echoes Samantha's second tip. She says, \"I love buying trendy, designer-inspired costume jewelry at Forever 21 or H&M. I've gotten some really great finds for under $10 that have lasted for years. H&M and Forever 21 are also my go-to stores when I want to try out a trend -- like floral pants or a bright color -- before I invest in a more expensive version.\" Diana has more tips for you:<\/p>\n How will you shop smart and look great this spring?<\/p>\n Image thanks to Rubbermaid Products on Flickr<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The weather is warming up and that means wardrobes are being updated as people adjust from boots and winter coats to spring looks. Buying an entire closet of new clothes ... 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