5 Ways to Save Money on Clothes
If you’re looking for areas of your budget where you could spend a little bit less money, you may find yourself looking at your closet. To be fair, most people are guilty of buying more clothes than they need or spending more on clothing than necessary.
Fortunately, there are many ways that you can save money on clothing without sacrificing quality, comfort, or style. Whether it’s plus size boutique dresses or junior-size graphic tees, you can find almost any article of clothing for a fair price. There are various ways to shop for affordable clothes, including auction sites, online boutiques, and department store websites. Utilizing the right combination of in-person and online shopping is the key to success when saving money on clothing shopping.
In recent years, the stigma associated with secondhand shopping has started to fade even more than it already had. Many people used to think that secondhand shopping was a low-class or dirty thing to do, but this has been proven to be wildly untrue. Now, it is even common to see celebrities boast about secondhand finds. There are also various types of secondhand stores at which you can shop. Vintage stores, consignment shops, thrift shops, and flea markets offer secondhand clothing for fair prices. Sometimes you can even haggle for additional discounts.
Online auction sites offer new and used clothing, often at extremely low prices. There are several ways to save money on clothing by using auction sites. You can wait until the end of an auction that has not gotten much attention and try to get a low closing bid in before the auction closes. You can also shop for bulk clothing or bags full of clothing on these sites. While every item may not perfectly suit you, the leftovers can still be used for gifts or donations.
When shopping online at your favorite department store or boutique, you may see a place to enter a coupon code or discount code at checkout. There are several ways that you can get coupon codes and promo codes good for online shopping. Some websites create catalogs of available coupon codes, but those are not always reliable. You can also sign up for email lists or make small purchases to get coupon codes and discount codes sent to you by email directly by the retailer.
If you are in love with a specific clothing item or type of clothing item, then you may be tempted to impulse buy it without any research. It can be wise to do some comparison shopping online and in-store to look for ways to save money. Some retailers even offer to match competitor’s low prices. You should always select the least expensive retailer that is still well-reviewed and reputable when trying to save money on clothes.
DIY, or do it yourself, inspired looks are popular, but they can also be expensive when purchased from high-end designers. With a little time and thought, many of these looks can be easily recreated at home. Shirts and jeans can be ripped, frayed, stained, and distressed at home to replicate popular styles. You can also dye or tie-dye clothing to get your desired aesthetic. This is an excellent way to save money, which is also a good way to have fun.
If you are trying to save money on clothing, remember that you do not have to sacrifice comfort, quality, or style to do so. All it takes is some thought, some time, and, at times, a little bit of creativity. With these factors in place, anyone can save money on clothes while staying stylish and put together.
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I disagree with the one article saying that online purchasing is a good thing. I am a spendaholic. So I just stay out of department stores as I can. Like an alcoholic, you just don't test your resolve by going into a bar. But with online purchasing, I tend to lose all perspective in how bad I "need" an item or do I just want it as in being a spendaholic. I do now employ the practice of window shopping and selecting items I would normally buy as they are a bargain. Then I close the computer and let it sit in the basket. By the time I get back to it, the sale is done or I have grasped reality again and know I can do without it. So my advise is yes, fill your basket but then close it and forget about it. Plastic is just so easy to use and it is like pretend money.
Agreed!