How to save money on clothes

” Look everywhere you can to cut a little bit from your expenses. It will all add up to a meaningful sum” – Suze Orman

Did you know average American household spend $1700 on clothing and accessories every year. While the figure dials-up for families that have expensive tastes. Now don’t get your knickers in a twist because every cloud has a silver lining.

Here I’ve mustered-up some tricks that I use to trim down my clothing bills while looking all kinda fab whole year!

1.    Use promo codes

Honestly, ever since I started using clothing and accessories coupon deals online, I’ve stopped believing paying the full price. It’s a lure which entice me to buy more and more. Heaven knows how I beat a hasty retreat from over spending. Seeing your bill chopping nimbly when you’ll throw your clothing coupon codes on to your cart, this can happen to you too, but guys it’s worth trying.

1.    Swap’em up with your buddies

The best thing I thank God for creating friends is time when they and I swipe our clothes. We all love adding new pieces to our closets but times when we have peanuts in our pockets, my girl pals and I push each other into a pool of clothes that we no more want to repeat. Twice (sometimes thrice) a year, our girl squad gets to gather for a swapping party and keeps our closets refreshed without splurging a single penny. Must try it out!

2.    Shop off season

Another thrift trick that I use to stretch my clothing budget is that I buy things at off-peak-times. I buy warm clothes in the popsicle weather and tropical clothing in the crisp weather. Retailers unload off season merchandise and offer incredible lower prices at off peak times. So, if you’re planning a shopping trip soon, change your mind and look for the off-season stuff in the market.

3.    Treasure hunt at thrift stores

Let me debunk a myth first that thrift stores are for poors. I’ve seen many fashionistas and bloggers rummaging around vintage stuff at thrift stores. I add new pieces to my closet while finding best bargains at thrift stores. Literally, it’s more like a treasure hunt. Must try it.

4.    Don’t run after name brands

Another smart strategy to save money on clothing is that I no more run after name brands and plush designers. Specially for every day wear. Parties and special occasions are the only cheat days. However, being smart doesn’t mean just saving money. It means spending it wisely. And the wiseness is “show off only when there is need to”. I buy everyday clothing from cheaper stores like Romwe, Aliexpress, Amazon, Kohl etc. Believe me, they don’t just have low cost but are the places that stock everything that defines the hottest existing trends in fashion.

5.    Leave your shopping abundant for a while

Hilarious but honestly, this is best thing that most savvy online shoppers do to save money. Retailers loathe unfinished deals, so when you leave your cart filled with items for a while, they’ll start sending you special offers and discounts to entice you. This way, you can enjoy exclusive deals and discounts on stuff you want. I’ve recently saved a 15% when buying my Tarte shape tape concealer. Highly recommended!

6.    Sell what you don’t wear anymore

This trick needs a little bit time, effort and would mess up your changing room. But would end up getting you some money my darling. Clean out your closet and make two heaps of clothes. Throw clothes that you’re gonna’ be wearing some time in one heap and apparel that you don’t wear in the other heap. Now sell stuff online that you don’t wear. There are sites like Ebay that’d help you sell your old treasure. And if you don’t want to do that much work, simply drop off your stuff at a consignment shop.

So, these are a few tricks that I keep up with fashion trends without breaking my banks. Let me know in the comment section below if you have a different money saving trick.

Author Bio:

Hi, I am Yusra Khan. A feminist researcher, blogger, penny-pincher and fashion-hog. Here, I have rounded up the best tricks that I use to balance both of the worlds-a wardrobe filled with trendy pieces and a wallet filled with big-bucks.