A Sustainable Fashion Guide for the “Frugal Chic” Person

As life becomes increasingly expensive, overconsumption is sparking a new wave of criticism, which is why sustainable fashion needs to be at the forefront. Not only is the constant need to produce and buy new things hurting the planet, but it’s also becoming an unviable way to live life while paying bills.

Enter: “frugal chic.”

The term was coined by TikTok content creator Mia McGrath, who broke down the ways people can stay chic without breaking the bank. In her viral video, she describes how frugal chic people operate. She says, they never give up a freebie, they use cash back, they rock bare nails, they look for discounts on beauty treatments, and they are strategic about gifts they ask for from friends and family.

All great tips, and ones that can be applied to those of us who are both trying to be chic, sticking to a budget, and thinking about our overall consumption habits and sustainable fashion. We came up with a few more ideas for the anti-consumption, frugal chic girl.

The first thing you need to do when you feel the urge to change everything about your wardrobe is to step away from the scroll. Take some time to reflect on your personal style and consider all the factors that contribute to it. Books, colors, music, and silhouettes are all part of what make our tastes, well, ours.