Side hustles have become the norm for many of us, especially in today’s world, where one single salary often doesn’t cover the essentials.
While it’s a sad indictment of the world we live in that 90% of the population are struggling to make ends meet, and many are what’s known as ‘the working poor’, as they can’t pay for essential living expenses from their salary alone, it does offer interesting possibilities.
One of these is that many people are now seeking self-employed or part-time side hustles to help them earn extra cash. Many of these side hustles are themed around their passions, so they can be a fun way to monetise a skill or interest that you already have.
If you’re a dedicated follower of fashion who’s looking for a way to make money from your style and great taste in clothes, then here are some simple side hustles to consider.
Vintage Clothing Reseller
If you love vintage clothing, then you could make a lot of money from finding bargains and reselling them for a higher price. That doesn’t mean using car boot sales or opening a boutique: you can do it all online with digital selling platforms. When you’re shopping for retro clothes to sell using online platforms like eBay, Etsy and Depop, it can take time to find the right products. To help, consider using providers like Vintage Wholesale, who provide bundles of branded vintage clothing that are created with your profit in mind. You can then save time searching for products and bulk out your online store.
Part-Time Model
Unless you’re a size zero, you might think that modelling is inaccessible to you. However, the fashion industry has evolved over the past few years, and now there’s a high demand for a wide range of models from varied backgrounds and with different physical features, such as body piercings, tattoos and physical disabilities. So, if you’re confident in your look and eager to make some extra cash, you could try to become a part-time model. Modelling often doesn’t take long and can earn you good money, but you need to find your niche and connect with industry professionals who are looking for models, so you can instantly get jobs rather than applying with no chance of getting the gig. To begin with, make a photographic portfolio, and then consider making an account on sites that help connect models with photographers and brands.
Occasional Tailor
Anyone who’s good at sewing and fixing clothes could try their hand at tailoring and mending other people’s clothes. As sustainability is a core focus right now, as is cost, many fashion lovers are eager to make their clothes last for as long as possible. Equally, they might not have the time or the patience to learn to sew and mend their clothing. So, they might turn to cost-effective local mending services. If you’re a skilled sewer and you’ve tailored your own garments in the past, then you could try your hand at mending other people’s clothes. You can promote your services using social media to save money, and take in as many items as you have time for. For skilled sewers, mending clothes doesn’t take long, but you could earn good money by charging for your time and skills.
Fashion Influencer
Even if you don’t know it, you’ve definitely been influenced by your favourite social media content creators. By harnessing the power of their audiences, they can market products in ways that traditional advertising can’t, and make a lot of money in the process. So, if you love fashion and want to share your insight with the world, then becoming a fashion influencer could be an ideal side hustle for you. It might not seem like something you can get paid for, but just by sharing sponsored posts or running adverts on your social media content, you could earn cash from brands who are eager to make the most of your audience. On average, social media influencers in the UK make £32,680 per year, although that will depend on the size of your following, the amount of content you produce and the brands you collaborate with. So, if you love creating digital reviews and sharing your knowledge of fashion online, then you could monetise it to make the most of your time. You won’t even feel like you’re working if you’re already sharing this content online now: you’ll just be doing what you love, and getting paid for it.
Style Writer
If you don’t feel you have the time, energy or skill needed to build your own fashion-themed platform, then you could help others with theirs instead. Writing features, opinion pieces and news stories for other fashion blogs and publications could be a fun way to earn extra cash. It’s also a great approach for those who want to make a name for themselves in the fashion community. Many fashion blogs will try and get content written for free, which can be frustrating as it takes time and knowledge to craft insightful pieces. As such, you need to be prepared to stand your ground and set prices that are fair and will allow you to make a profit from the time and energy it takes to create great fashion content. You’ll then be able to earn extra cash just by sharing your love of fashion!
How To Make The Most Of Your Side Hustle
Once you’ve picked the perfect fashion-themed side hustle for you, you need to make sure you do everything in your power to make the most of it and earn as much extra cash as possible. That means understanding the tax implications of your side hustle and focusing on how you use your time: after all, time is money! Consider using an app to manage your time and ensure that you don’t spend too much of it on jobs that aren’t paying well. After you’ve started, you’ll soon find yourself enjoying your side hustle and earning extra cash, which you can splash on new trending clothes. Have fun growing your new side hustle!
