Saving Guide on clothing
Buying clothes can be a very costly affair, especially due to the ever-changing fashions and trends. But saving money is possible with smart shopping. All you have to do is strategize and follow these simple tips, and you will see that it’s possible to save and still be in vogue:
- Avoid buying in season clothes – New range of clothes are introduced as per the seasons and at exorbitant prices depending on brands and labels. These clothes go out of trend as the season changes and later sold at a comparatively low price. So all you have to do is wait till they go out of trend.
For example, sweaters and coats are released just before winter approaches. Just a month after the season starts the same clothes are sold at a discounted rate. Waiting for the prices to fall will definitely prove to be a smart move, as you could purchase the same clothes at a much cheaper rate and wear them till the end of the season.
- Wait for Factory sales – Unsold stock of seasonal clothes are sold by factories at a discounted rate. They offer discounts ranging from 40 % upto 90% on the original price. This sums up to be a huge saving. Purchasing from the factory outlet ensures a good deal on your clothes.
- Garage Sales – these sales are put up at popular places and by popular stores and offer clothes at an unbelievably discounted rate. Shops organize garage sales for commercial purposes and even families do the same. The chances of getting better stuff at garage sales organized by families are much higher.
However remember that the sole aim of buying clothes at sales is to cut your expenses and save money. Make sure that you don’t end up buying unwanted clothes.
- Bargain – one can save a lot by bargaining. Try to reduce at least up to 20 % of the original price. Be friendly with the sales people and find out the probable dates of sales or try getting a good discount.
- Buy two different colors and size – this tip is useful specially in buying clothes for kids. It’s very wise to buy clothes of two different size as kids grow up very fast, and if the clothes are offered at a good rate you can even buy two colors as it will give you variety.
- Internet Shopping – Internet has made shopping more convenient. Almost all reputed stores have their websites for online shopping. Visit any of these sites and make your pick.
If you check your favorite clothing sites, you could find good seasonal BARGAINS and SALES like any other regular stores. Just visit these sites regularly and make the best of the sales and bargains.
- Get your self enrolled in your Favorite Boutique’s valued customers list – Boutique’s and reputed stores follow a trend of updating their valued customers about upcoming sales and new releases of trendy clothes through their newsletters and catalogues. Get yourself enrolled in this favored customers list and be the first to know about these sales and bargains.
Coupon Cards and Coupons Codes – if you are used to shopping online, you should be aware that online sites offer a variety of coupon codes and cards. http://www.couponcabin.com/ and http://www.keycode.com/ are examples of coupon code sites. These cards entitle you for a discount on the original price on items at your favorite online store.
Visit any search engines such as Google, and type “online coupon” or “coupon code” and it will give you a list of sites that could offer you good deals for your retailers. The easiest way is to visit any online site, select the “apparel” category code and choose from the list of retailers.
- In-Store Credit Cards – Many boutiques offer their regular customers the facility of “In-Store Credit Card” all you have to do is apply for one. Accepted only at these boutiques, these cards offer you a good discount if these credit cards are used for purchases.
These cards entitle you for a discount of 5% to 15%. It also entitles you for special coupons, birthday discounts and other relative discounts during holidays.
Another facility provided by most of these online shopping sites is “Free Delivery” and regular updates of new arrivals and discounts. However shoppers using credit card for online shopping should make payment the very next day, as these credit card companies charge huge finance fees and interests. Delay in payment results in a loss instead of a gain, and applying for the card would be of no use at all.
• Working part-time at your favorite store – All the employee’s working at boutiques and stores are entitled for an “employee’s discount” on the items sold there. So getting a part-time job at your favorite boutique or store can prove to be a smart move.
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