We've all had the overwhelming experience of walking into a department store, not knowing where to start, and eventually giving up after glancing at the $85 price tag on a designer button down shirt. These shopping tips can help you avoid wasting precious time and money on pricey items that don't fit into your current wardrobe.
- Collect Promotional Codes
Promo codes are out there everywhere, especially in emails and store catalogs. Many of these are dismissed as spam or junk mail, but giving these a quick glance over will usually yield some promotional codes or special sale coupons to use in store. If you come across an old promo code that has expired, try contacting customer service. They may be able to reactivate it for you. Just remember to be honest because forging promotional codes is a crime.
If you work for a large company, you may often find that your employer offers discounts specifically to employees. These discounts can usually be stacked with other deals and promotions as well. In some cases student discounts are also available. Do some research before shopping and determine what stores or brands offer the best discounts for you personally.
Check out sites that sell discounted gift cards before shopping. This allows you to double up on discounts from the gift card retailer and discounts in store. You can also use these sites to sell gift cards that you may have received as a gift but don't want to use. That way you can trade it in for money to use at a store you prefer.
Thrift stores are an incredibly underrated resource for an inexpensive wardrobe makeover. This works great if you don't quite have a set style or like to rotate styles and clothes. Thrifting is cheap and can result in mass scores or steals. Until you have a set style thrift stores should be your friend. Few places can you go in and find the wide variety of clothes thrift stores offer let alone the prices.
The biggest mistake we all make is buying items for future outfits. Instead, make a plan of what you want to wear and what type of clothes you currently have. Avoid that impulsive urge to buy items that don't already fit your mold.
Typically clothes go on the clearance racks when they are going out of season. This gives you the chance to take advantage of the price cuts. Buying your shorts or tee shirts at the end of the summer or coats at the end of winter can save you a lot of money. Think of it as the seasonal thrift store.
Buy One Get One (BOGO) sales are the best. Sure you yourself can only buy one and get one, buy if you bring a friend you get four for two. This is great for different items, pairs of shoes or shirts. Doesn't work well for duplicate items obviously.
Shop smart not impulsively, shop with a friend, and always thrift it or check clearance racks.
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