Whether you’re on a budget because you’re a student or you’re just trying to cut back on your discretionary spending so you can save up for something big, there are a lot of ways that you can work within your budget and not have to totally sacrifice looking in step with the latest trends.

Here are just a few ideas for cutting down on your personal care and clothing budgets without having to ever look “uncool.”

1. Buy quality, not quantity.

More often than not, investing in clothing and shoes that are of a higher quality is actually a better investment even though it requires more capital up front.