The arrival of spring and summer means it’s time to put away the heavy winter coats and thick knitwear and bring out your warm-weather essentials. But you don’t have to invest in a whole new wardrobe to create looks you love! From lightweight cotton dresses to T-shirts, shorts and sandals, we have plenty of affordable pieces at Damart.
How to be fashionable on a budget
Want to refresh your wardrobe for the warmer months? Discover our top affordable fashion tips to stay stylish on a budget, from investing in quality basics to giving your favourite outfits an update with on-trend accessories.
1. Invest in quality basics
Quality basics are the foundation of any wardrobe, whatever the season. We recommend investing in timeless clothing brands like Damart, where you’ll find affordable, essential pieces for spring and summer, like T-shirts, vests, shorts, skirts and casual trousers. Our clothing is crafted from premium fabrics like cotton, linen and Climatyl, ensuring it looks its best for longer. Consider the fabric, fit and colour and choose timeless styles that pair effortlessly with any look, whether casual or formal.
2. Create a capsule wardrobe
When creating a capsule wardrobe, we recommend taking some time to edit your wardrobe, ensuring you love all the pieces in there and get the most out of them throughout the season. Not only is a well-edited capsule wardrobe cost-effective, as it encourages you to stop buying things unnecessarily, but it also makes getting dressed easier as you can see what you have.
Once you’ve identified your staple pieces, they can be worn interchangeably throughout spring and summer. Along with your basics, you might want to include some seasonal or trend-led pieces in your spring-summer capsule wardrobe to add personality to your outfits. This could be bolder colours, prints or interesting textures. Learn more about creating a capsule wardrobe in our guide.
3. Find your favourite colours and prints
Spring and summer are the perfect time to inject brighter colours or prints into your wardrobe. You don’t have to invest in a whole new colourful wardrobe – one or two items can provide endless styling possibilities! Choose sunny shades like yellow and orange to make a statement or soft pastel blues, greens and pinks for a more subtle splash of colour.
Floral prints are perfect for spring and summer, whether dresses, tops or trousers – pair them with pieces in a complementary colour for a coordinating look or keep the rest of the outfit neutral. Check out our dedicated guide for more inspiration on styling colour and print for spring and summer.
4. Accessorise your looks
Accessories add the finishing touches to every outfit and are an affordable way to update your go-to looks. A faux suede or straw bag is a practical and stylish choice for spring and summer, adding texture to your outfits. Sandals are the must-have footwear style of the season, whether heeled or flat. Jewellery is another great way to accessorise, and we have plenty of affordable options at Damart, from statement pieces to classic, everyday designs in silver and gold shades.
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