Fashion is constantly changing, usually every season. What was fresh and in style last year is now outdated and tired-looking. Trying to keep up with the latest clothing trends can be exhausting and expensive.
While there’s little you can do about the exhaustion, shopping can be tiring—but, you can change how much you pay for this year’s hottest trends. From women’s clearance clothing to becoming friends with a store manager, here are some ways you can stay in style without blowing your budget.
You can spend hours paging through fashion magazines and gazing in boutique windows. You know what you like and what looks great on you. The only thing holding you back is your budget. Should you spend your money on a new pair of must-have shoes or groceries?
Instead of deciding between a week’s worth of food and a great pair of footwear, you can take advantage of these simple tips. This way, you can look great and have a fully stocked refrigerator.
If you’re anxiously waiting for Black Friday to roll around, you’re definitely not alone. Market analysts use Black Friday’s sales numbers to predict and estimate consumers’ buying power.
Black Friday sales totals can also be an indicator of the nation’s economic strength. While we’re not saying you should skip Black Friday sales, you can find some great deals, it’s just also not the best time of the year to refresh your wardrobe.
So, when is the best time to shop for women’s clothing? The answer may be a little surprising. You score the best deals in the beginning of January and late June. After all, January is a great time to freshen up your winter wardrobe. Go ahead and splurge on a new coat of a few sweaters. Clothing retailers are trying to get rid of excess Christmas inventory and make way for the spring season.
June is when retailers typically start looking towards the fall. If you’ve been eyeing a sundress or a new cocktail dress, now’s the time to buy. You can also find great prices on tank tops, short-sleeve shirts, and shorts. Even sandals are hitting discount prices and you can never have too many pairs of summer shoes.
Clothing stores typically receive new inventory at least a couple of times a month; the new inventory goes up front and the old is hidden away in the back on a sale rack. Yes, the sale rack can empty out pretty quickly.
Sometimes, everyone wants a particular blouse and there are only a couple left. Once they go on sale, chances are you’re going to miss out. Of course, you can always skip work and show up early—you know, getting to the shop before the employees arrive.
However, this isn’t very practical. Very few employers are going to be thrilled learning their staff is calling in sick to go shopping. A better option is to get to know the store manager. Ask them when new inventory is coming in. This way you have a little advanced notice and you don’t have to worry about being the first in line.
You may even be able to ask the manager to put any items in layaway. Just make sure the items aren’t put aside until they go on sale.
Most clothing stores aren’t handing out coupons at the door, in fact, some larger retailers like Kohl’s give customers coupons they can use on their next purchase.
However, finding a coupon for the latest women’s fashion is similar to panning for gold. Chances are, you’re not going to find anything, but this doesn’t mean coupons aren’t out there. You just need to know where to look.
A great place to start searching is online. You can try searching different coupon sites. Yes, there are websites devoted to providing discounts on women’s clothing. You can also check the store’s websites. Sometimes there’s a coupon code you can use at checkout. The coupon may only be for a 10% or 20% discount, but it can still equal significant savings.
Remember how retailers start getting rid of items before the season has ended? You can usually score even deeper discounts if you wait until the end of the season. For example, shop for spring clothing in the summer. The styles are pretty similar. Fall fashion is usually at its lowest price point when winter styles hit the store shelves.
The only potential downside to this shopping method is some clothing may not be appropriate until the following year. If you buy a winter coat in the spring, you’re probably not going to wear it until the following year.
Clothing retailers are like any other business when it comes to advertising; they commonly use email campaigns to attract and connect with consumers. Even if you don’t like receiving emails from sellers, sometimes it’s worth your time to sign up.
The first email typically includes a special offer, and the offer can be a deep discount on your first purchase or even a buy one get one campaign. Once you’re on the email list, you’re also the first to know about upcoming and exclusive sales.
When you think of wholesale, the term bulk buying probably comes to mind—you know, purchase 50 shirts at a ridiculously low price. This is one type of wholesale, but you can also find resellers offering single items at below-market prices.
Wholesalers often purchase overstock from retailers like your favorite clothing store. The reseller markets these items at sometimes unbelievably low prices.
Staying in fashion doesn’t need to be expensive—you can wear the latest spring dress and still afford dinner.
Sometimes, it takes a little creativity, like making friends with a store manager or doing a little research for coupon codes. However, when you find the discount and go home with your new fashions, it’s well worth the effort.
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