Cheap Clothes

Some money-saving tips that will help you find cheap clothes and get more use out of them. Note when I say cheap clothes I mean inexpensive clothes that are of good quality. Buying poor quality will cost you more in the long run because they won't last as long.

1. Keep an eye out for sales. It's foolish to pay full price if you don't have to.

2. If you shop at a particular store regularly, ask if they have a mailing list so you can keep informed of big sales and coupons.

3. Consider getting a part-time job at a store you shop at frequently so you can enjoy the employee discount. When my daughter was first born, I got a part-time job at Babies'R Us. Not only did I get 10% off all of our purchases (and there were a lot of purchases!) but my extra paycheck helped pad our budget too.

4. Shop for cheap clothes at the end of the season. As stores stock up on new merchandise they need to clear out the old stuff to make room. You'll often find massive discounts for quality goods.

5. Don't forget the clearance rack. You may have to dig around a little but you can usually find a gem or two.

6. Thrift shops are an excellent place to find lightly used clothes at low prices.

7. Save money by stocking up on socks and underwear when it goes on sale.

8. Shop at outlets where you can buy name brand goods for a fraction of the price you would pay at the mall.

9. Buy clothes that are inexpensive, but still good quality. If they don't last, you'll end up paying more in the long run.

10. Accept hand-me-downs, especially if you have kids. Take good care of your oldest child's clothes so the next one can wear them too.

11. Check out eBay. You can find nice clothes for as little as a dollar.

12. Buy clothes that do not need to be dry-cleaned, even if they cost slightly more. Not having to pay dry-cleaning bills makes them much cheaper in the end.

13. Try to buy wrinkle-free clothes. You'll use your iron less, which will save money on your electric bill.