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Since losing some weight, I found that I actually kinda sorta maybe like fashion. So naturally, I’ve started to research how I can save money on fashion in Malaysia. I’m also extra motivated to upgrade my wardrobe as SOMEONE called my fashion sense ‘very auntie’ recently. Ouch.. How to save money on fashion, according to online tips Many of the tips revolving fashion on a budget are fairly predictable: Buy them on sale/off the sales rack Make sure the article of clothing can be matched with the rest of the wardrobe Get cashback on purchases – use cashback credit card and/or Shopback.my (note: referral link; 4% for existing Zalora customers, 12% for new ones. Other online shops available too) Buy from thrift shops – what I already do Pick quality over quantity so they last longer – RM100 top worn 100 times is better than a RM10 top worn once But one advice in particular was surprisingly helpful in a very unexpected way: Know what you have in your wardrobe. Advocates say that this hack will help you re-understand your fashion style and make you more conscious of your future purchases. Apparently, we only wear 20% of our wardrobe. Why would I want to pay for the remaining 80% if I don’t wear them? There are a few steps to this. I’ll list how I did it. I need help from you guys who are more fashion-savvy than me (so, like, all of you). How can I improve my wardrobe without spending too much on it? Step 1: Decide on a style I really like minimalist fashion: clean, classic, Parisian chic. Earth and natural tones. I like the smart casual style, they are easy to dress up and down. Practical-ish fashion, I guess. Something that implies, ‘I look this good and don’t even try’ (lol). Step 2: KonMari my wardrobe KonMari, the Japanese decluttering expert and author of ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up’ and ‘Spark Joy’ is a big inspiration here. The ‘Spark Joy’ methodology is simple – if an item no longer gives you happiness, get it out of your life. So I went through my entire wardrobe. If an item no longer makes me happy, they are donated, re-purposed or thrown away. I got rid of: Clothes that don’t fit well Clothes with tears (the ones I can’t be bothered to mend) ‘In-case’ clothes that never get worn (ie my old jackets and coats) Clothes in styles that I no longer like Clothes that are obviously ‘unfashionable’ Well-loved but worn out clothes that are past their due dates Throwing out all my plus-size clothes was seriously therapeutic. I’m fairly tall for an Asian girl (5’7), so I could only buy things from the plus size shops when I was growing up, nothing else fits. Step 3: List down all the clothes I own After I got rid of what I don’t want, I re-assessed what I choose to keep. I now own: Tops 2 x turtlenecks 2 x long-sleeve tops 1 x sleeveless collared shirt 6 x three-quarter tops (casual) 6 x normal sleeve tops (casual) 5 x work-appropriate tops 5 x t-shirts 2 x black spaghetti tops 3 x tank tops 3 x black tops 1 x black cardigan 1 x sleeveless fun top Total: 37 tops. Might have missed some (counted this on laundry day), so rounding this up to 40. Bottoms 4 x skirts 3 x jeans 1 x trackpants 2 x fitness leggings Total: 10 bottoms. Footwear 1 x nice sandals 1 x sports shoes 2 x flip flops 1 x closed-toe heels 1 x open-toe heels 2 x black flats 3 x socks Total: 8 pairs of shoes (not counting socks). Except for flip-flops, everything is black. Accessories/Others 2 x baju kurung 1 x dress 4 x scarves 5 x pyjamas/night dresses 2 x sports bra Underwear Box of earrings, necklaces, bangles, etc All in all, I have less than 100 clothing items I think (not counting underwear la). I have no idea if the above is considered too small a wardrobe or just nice, but if I compare them to my sisters’ wardrobes, I know they have at least 5 x as much. To be fair they do sell fashion for a living. One sister is the founder of Marquise Collection, she specialises in dope fashion that happens to be Muslimah-friendly. while another is the founder of MalaysiaPlusSize. She specialises in plus size fashion that also happens to be Muslimah-friendly. We Melei ma. We’re all ladybosses, I love it 😀 Support them! Check out their pages and see their original pictures and photoshoot. The prices are good and the quality is great. #thesupportivebigsis Step 4: Know what I shouldn’t buy any more Looking at my list, I see that I have quite a lot of casual, long sleeve tops. So I shouldn’t get any more of those. Ditto on black tops and spaghetti straps. Ditto on sleepwear. About half of what I own is black/navy/grey. I don’t need to add on to that. This step is important because when I go window-shop, I am naturally drawn to some these colours/styles and tend to buy them, even though its similar to what I already own. So now I know I have more than enough. Not buying saves money. Step 5: Only look for pieces that’ll work with what I already have I’m at this step now and actively paying more attention to new styles, prints and colours when I go window-shopping. I’d love to get: Tops in these colours: moss green, beige, dark red, brown Printed skirts and pants Cardigans and things that can be layered with what I have White sneakers or print loafers for more casual days Am considering a printed bag too – it’ll go well with the majority of my plain outfits Ultimately, I’d love for each of the items can be paired with different things for different looks. Like so: Pic credit to pinterest So I guess my strategy now is to keep an eye out for the items I want. If I chance on a good sale – and it better be a good deal or I won’t buy it – then only I’ll consider it. How do you save money on fashion in Malaysia? I’m new at this fashion thing. What are other tricks and tips you picked up? What advice can you give me – someone who merely wants to stop being called ‘Auntie’? What type of fabric is long-lasting, easy to care for, and looks good? Also, what’s your rule of thumb when it comes to prices? I have a preference for RM5-10 tops and under-RM100 bottoms, but thinking of paying more attention to quality this time around.

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