One of the places that people tend to spend a lot of excess money is in the clothes closet. Women in particular are often guilty of buying more clothes or more expensive clothes than they need to. So, here are some smart clothes shopping tips to save you money.
First of all, get multi-purpose items whenever you can. For example, a solid colored shirt can be worn on its own or under a jacket to add just a splash of color. It can also be worn with different pants, shorts or skirts to create completely different looks.
Second, be sure to buy clothes that seem like they’re made to last. Buying cheap clothing is great. However, you might be buying clothing that will wear out much quicker. So, always be aware of that and buy accordingly.
As for where to buy, that’s another problem. As you well know, certain stores are more expensive than others. It can be handy to check out local thrift or second hand stores, since people often consign or donate perfectly good clothing that no longer fits them for whatever reason. In fact, you can often find top brands at much cheaper prices than usual.
Finally, when you go in to buy clothes it can be tempting to save time by buying whatever is on sale. Make sure, though, that you’re actually getting a deal. Furthermore, be sure to always try on clothes before you buy them. You might not want to bother trying on $5 t-shirts, for instance, but you’ll wind up wasting time and money in the long run, if you have to return things and/or buy more of them in different sizes.
