Retail Spending Up but Shoppers Buy Less Amid Cost of Living Crunch
Retail spending has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, but shoppers are buying fewer items. Thanks to soaring prices, people are spending more overall but grabbing smaller hauls.
Clothing Sales Take a Hit as Bargain Hunting Rises
Deloitte’s latest Consumer Tracker reveals clothing and footwear spend tumbled 14% year-on-year from July to September. More Brits are hunting discounts and tightening their belts on fashion buys.
TikTok Hacks Revolutionise Your Wardrobe on a Budget
Feeling the financial pinch? Social media is full of clever tricks to stretch your wardrobe further. Online retailer Chums has dug into TikTok’s biggest clothing hacks helping shoppers save money and make outfits last.
- ‘Double Your Wardrobe for Free’ (346.2m views): Tie oversized shirts at the waist in summer for a cropped top or turn long shirts into mini dresses. One pro tip folds bodysuits into vests — no sewing needed!
- ‘Re-dye Faded Favourites’ (20.7m views): Bring dull clothes back to life by re-dyeing them yourself. Dye kits cost as little as £3 and work wonders on denim and sneakers alike.
- ‘Tighten Loose Pants’ (703.1m views): Don’t chuck loose jeans — simply thread a shoelace through tiny holes in the waistband to cinch the fit perfectly.
- ‘Painting Over Stains’ (3m views): Mix fabric softener with acrylic paint to jazz up stained clothes with flexible, soft designs. Stencils make it even easier.
- ‘Learn Basic Sewing Techniques’ (107.9m views): Master simple fixes like sewing on buttons or repairing seams with handy TikTok tutorials, saving clothes from the bin.
- ‘Buy Clothes with Multiple Functions’ (1.8m views): Invest in versatile pieces like chinos that can switch from casual to smart without breaking the bank.
- ‘Try Swishing’ (114.6k views): Swap clothes and accessories with friends at a ‘swishing party’ to refresh your look without spending a penny.
Stretch Your Style, Beat The Crisis
With prices climbing, these savvy tips and TikTok trends prove you don’t have to splurge to stay stylish. Get creative, shop smart, and keep your wardrobe fresh on a shoestring budget!
