Everyone that knows me knows that I love to shop! If you're reading this blog then I'm pretty sure you also know that I love to shop! And even though shopping is my "thing" I had to make some changes for my new life as a mommy and shopping is one of them.
There's no way that I could quit shopping "cold turkey" so I've figured our some ways to save. Read on to see my top ways to save on clothes!
1) Rewards Cards.
This is probably my most used method of saving. My fiance' jokes that I have a rewards card for everything, which I do! I've racked up enough points at my favorite places and have earned coupons, money off of my purchases and even cash back!
2) Stay Connected by Email
If you have a favorite store, I'd recommend signing up for their emails. Yes, there's that drawback of them possibly flooding your inbox (you should be able to adjust your email preferences) BUT you will be the first to know when your favorite items go on sale!
3) Shop Out of Season
"That dress is soooo last year!" If someone ever says that to you, first, punch them in the throat. You don't need those type of people in your life. Then, explain how you paid a fraction of the original price of your dress that is from last season! I literally stalk stores waiting for things like boots to go on sale in the spring and summer outfits to go on sale in fall. Not only can you wear it next year, but you can wear it ALL YEAR. It's all about how you style it!
4) Go for Clearance
This one goes hand in hand with #3 and it also goes hand in hand with my budget. I am cheap and a real person with real bills. Clearance is my go to before I shop the full price items. Plus, when I get compliments I say "Thank you. I only paid $4 for it!" and then walk away like a boss!
5) Buy Quality Items
Ok, this one I am still working on, I have a hard time spending a lot on anything, let alone spend a lot when a cheap option is available. But remember, you get what you pay for. I found myself buying jeans over and over because they were CHEAP; cheap price and cheap quality. I don't know about you but my thighs rub when I walk, so my jeans would wear down and rip (I know that I'm not alone). The solution? Buy better quality jeans. You may spend more up front, but you definitely save more in the long run.
6) Take Care of Your Clothes
I've learned this the hard way. If the tags on your clothes says to hang dry, listen, they know what they're talking about! I know that dry cleaning can be pricey but there are ways to dry clean at home. Check out this article on
how to dry clean at home that I found. The more you take care of your clothes, the less you have to spend on buying new clothes.
7) Repurpose Old Clothes
Sometimes you have to change how you look at the clothes you already own. Maybe that scarf hanging out in the back of your closet can be draped and belted to look more like a vest. And checkout
Pinterest for more ways to repurpose clothes. Some of these ways, you won't even need to whip out a sewing machine!
8) Shop Thrift Items
"I'm gonna pop some tags only got $20 in my pockets!" Macklemore knew what he was talking about! My tip when you go to a thrift store is to look in places you wouldn't normally look. I say that because when you're shopping a thrift store, you're automatically shopping different brands and styles. That means different sizing AND you can find name brand clothes for less than what you spent on your lunch.
9) Sell What You Don't Wear
You sell your clothes and then guess what. YOU HAVE MORE MONEY FOR CLOTHES!WINNING! There are consignment stores, Plato's Closet here in Anchorage now accepts plus size clothes, apps like Vinted and there are Facebook groups that you can buy and sell clothes on. I have used all of these methods and my personal fave is Plato's Closet. They go through your clothes, pick what they want and pay you. Wham, bam, thank you ma'am!
10) Sign Up for Rental Services
I lalala loved my subscription to
Gwynnie Bee! I liked the fact of getting something new and fresh in my wardrobe and then sending it back and then getting something fresher! There are other options like
Rent the Runway and
Dia and Co!
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