Borrowing Is The New Buying

I am obsessed with fashion. I think about my outfit for tomorrow before I even put on today’s outfit. This obsession means I am always looking for new clothing. However, most of us know clothing can be quite expensive.

I soon realized that constantly buying clothing wasn’t a viable option for me, so I began raiding my parent’s closets. I always thought my dad just wore T-shirts and jeans, but, to my surprise, his closet was filled with sweaters and flannels that look great worn over dresses and blouses. My mom’s closet was another story. I never realized how much stylish clothing she had.

Her closet was filled with a wide array of colors and textures. She had velvet jackets that seemed to glisten in the light and vintage jean shirts. I was in heaven!

I began borrowing clothing from my parents that day and it has been a great way to create new outfits without spending a single dollar. 

Borrowing clothing is the perfect way to fill wardrobes with new pieces without spending any money. Whether you borrow from a sibling, parent or friend the possibilities are endless.

Don’t think that being different sizes will stop you from borrowing. All clothing is made differently and one brand’s small may be another brand’s large.

There are also a few rules when it comes to borrowing. Any borrowed items should be cleaned before returning. That should go without saying. Also, it is very important to return items within a decent timeframe. This means that never returning an item is not a good option!

Needless to say, I now raid my parents’ closets on a monthly basis. To my parents’ dismay, I break the second rule of borrowing clothes. Some of the items I “borrow” never leave my closet. They know where my room is if they want the clothing back!

My closet is full of great clothing to borrow. It is always important to ask before borrowing anything. (Photo/Kaitlyn  Reitz)