Five budget-friendly items to update your closet for SPRING

QI’m on a budget, but want to update my wardrobe for spring. What are the best items to add without breaking the bank?

AA seasonal refresh of your wardrobe can be so, well, refreshing. But you don’t have to spend a fortune to do it.

Each season, there are a slew of new trends to adopt and spring is no exception. While some style staples work from season to season — including sneakers, denim jackets and simple T-shirts for layering — there are always pieces with a cool new spin that are worth picking up.

But true fashionistas know that you don’t have to buy into all the trends. In fact, you shouldn’t, as one or more of the trends may not suit a particular personal style, fit preference or even body type.

So how do you navigate the latest wave of trends to decide which ones are worthy of your closet (and your cash)? Here are five affordable items to add to your wardrobe this spring that are universally flattering, won’t break the bank and hit all the major must-haves.

With these five items in your spring sartorial lineup, you’re sure to step out in style.

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