Borrowing clothes from the fashion library saved me € 177,00 in March!

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Borrowing clothes from the fashion library saved me € 177,00 in March!

Better late than never,let me show you what I borrowed from LENA fashion library in the month of March. (I was travelling all through February so didn’t borrow anything). This month I focused on the vintage clothes so the “money saved” section is not as impressive since vintage items are usually cheaper than new ones. But still, here are the clothes I got and how much money I have saved:

Borrowed: Kimono – Vintage – (secondhand value € 69,90)

Worn: 2 times

So… a kimono… Really? Really! I’ve had this cool idea of wearing a kimono as an evening coat for a while. By keeping the rest of the outfit simple and black I really made the colors of the kimono pop. I know there’s a debate going on about whether a kimono or other cultural identity items should be worn in a way they aren’t meant to. People are entitled to their own opinion, but I personally think that it’s ok to borrow elements from other cultures and use them in your everyday outfits. I mean, I would never get upset if someone took a Russian scarf and wore it as a skirt…In fact, I would find it cool!

kimono borrowed from LENA Fashion Library
Wearing a vintage kimono I borowed in the fashion library as a summer coat, full look on www.styleme.green

(Photography by Nooria Shafqat)

Wearing a vintage kimono I borowed in the fashion library as a summer coat, full look on www.styleme.green

(Photography by Nooria Shafqat)

Borrowed: Black velvet dress – Vintage – (secondhand value € 50,00)

Worn: 3 times

This was a beautiful velvet dress I have worn with some army boots and a cardigan during the day and with heels as an evening dress. I love the idea of borrowing “trendy” items without the need to buy them. Trends pass and when they do, I don’t end up with a closet full of last season’s clothes.

Vintage black velvet dress borrowed from LENA Fashion Library. Full outfit on www.styleme.green
Vintage black velvet dress borrowed from LENA Fashion Library. Full outfit on www.styleme.green (2)

(Photography by Nooria Shafqat)

Vintage black velvet dress borrowed from LENA Fashion Library. Full outfit on www.styleme.green (1)

(Photography by Nooria Shafqat)

Borrowed: Original 90’s dress – Vintage – (secondhand value € 50,00)

Worn: 4 times

This was a very easy dress to style and so, wearing it 4 times didn’t feel like a lot or too often. The 90’s style of this dress makes me think the same thoughts as about the previous one: it’s a trend that will pass and I’m happy I didn’t invest in it but I had fun playing with it.

An original 90's dress borrowed from LENA Fashion Library. Full outfit on www.styleme.green
An original 90's dress borrowed from LENA Fashion Library. Full outfit on www.styleme.green (2)

Borrowed: Oversized blouse – Vintage – (secondhand value € 42,00)

 

Worn: 3 times

This was a size XXL blouse that I’ve worn as an oversized blazer. I always pay attention to different size clothes in stores. Sometimes you can achieve fun unexpected results by going a few sizes up. 

Oversized vintage blue shirt, borrowed from the fashion library and worn as an oversized blazer. Full look on www.styleme.green
Oversized vintage blue shirt, borrowed from the fashion library and worn as an oversized blazer. Full look on www.styleme.green
Oversized vintage blue shirt, borrowed from the fashion library and worn as an oversized blazer. Full look on www.styleme.green
March: Total value: € 211,90 - € 34,95 = € 176,95. Hours spent “shopping” (choosing the clothes): 2h 30min
8 Comments
  • May 11, 2017

    I’ve never heard of a fashion library but it seems like a cool idea. I’m weird about my clothes though and I’m completely creeped out by the idea of clothes-sharing. I know I could save a ton of money if I could get over that hang up of mine but I can’t.

  • May 11, 2017

    wow I love this concept and you got some stunning pieces!

  • May 11, 2017

    These pieces are so beautiful! I love shopping secondhand because it feels good to be able to bring a piece back to life again and save some money in the process! Loved your looks!

  • May 11, 2017

    I love the idea of borrowing fashion pieces but I’ve never tried it before. I’m going to have to check out the LENA fashion library.

  • May 12, 2017

    I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a fashion library before either, but it sounds awesome!

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