With everyone worrying about money, the recession and the credit crunch, it is becoming more difficult to look good without overspending. But if you are determined to look stylish without going over budget, here are some great ways to update your wardrobe on a shoestring.

• Make the most of what you have got - try looking at the clothes that you already have and how you can adapt them for different situations. Summer dresses can be worn with coloured tights and cardigans for  a cool spring outfit, dresses can be layered over jeans for a more casual look.
• Accessorise - This is the best way to turn an outfit into something new. Accessorise a plain top with lots of chunky beads and necklaces for a great look.
• Customise - try changing your clothes by adding embellishment, sewing on buttons, cutting necklines out of t shirts and shortening skirts for  a completely new and unique look from old clothes.
• Swapping - try visiting a clothes swapping website or swishing party to get a whole new wardrobe without spending any money.
• Versatile pieces - buy only versatile pieces of clothing that can be worn for many different occasions. Also make sure you get the best value for money by comparing prices of the different options.

These Redoute Creation Cropped Trousers are perfect for the summer. They will go with a variety of tops for a great summer casual look.