This comes after spending on clothes slumped to new lows because of the cost of living crisis.
Research by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) in 2023 revealed that spending on clothes was roughly 61% lower than average pre-pandemic levels.
With so many looking to make their clothes last longer, here are the hacks to use according to the experts over at Chums.
7 ways to make your clothes last longer according to TikTok
Ways to make your clothes last longer using viral TikTok hacks.
Re-dying your faded clothes
Wear and tear, exposure to sunlight and hundreds of trips to the washing machine can lead to the colour of your clothes fading over time.
However, rather than ditching them when they become too dull, TikTok users are suggesting you give them a new lease of life by re-dying them.
You can pick up the dye for as little as £3 online and this works on anything from jeans to trainers.
Painting over stains
Mixing fabric softener with acrylic paint can make the paint more flexible and soft, allowing you to apply it to impossible-to-remove-stains.
Tighten loose parts
Rather than throwing away old jeans when they become too loose, TikTok users recommend tightening loose trousers using concealed strings.
To do this, you need to cut two holes on the inside of your waistband (front).
Once you’ve done this, thread a shoelace between the two holes and use this as a fastening mechanism.
Learn basic sewing skills
Getting to grips with basic sewing can save you a lot of hassle and money.
Luckily, there are tonnes of tutorials on TikTok to help you learn this skill.
Double your wardrobe for FREE
By using a bit of creativity, you can achieve multiple looks with the same wardrobe of clothes.
This can increase the versatility of your clothes, saving you from buying new ones.
Buying clothes with multiple functions
Having multiple uses for your clothes can go a long way in saving on clothing.
Clothes that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion are a great way to do this.
Such clothes could include chinos which can be paired with a t-shirt or dress shirt.
Try swishing
‘Swishing’ or exchanging clothes with others can be another way to keep bills low while also trying out new looks.
