If you do not always have the money to buy the latest clothes, follow these shopping tips to get the latest designer looks without the designer price tags.
Where to shop
Whether you are male or female, nobody wants to spend more than they need to on their clothes. If you shop in the right way at the right places, then you should be able to find some clothing bargains. If you are looking for a way of buying some cheap designer items, then try sample sales where designer clothes are often available in certain sizes as one-off samples. Alternatively, the UK has several outlet shopping centres that sell designer clothes from the previous season at a massive discount. Designer clothes can also be sourced online through internet auction sites or other websites. Online retailers can often afford to sell goods more cheaply than stores as they do not have the same overheads, but do make sure that any designer goods you purchase online are genuine.
If you are looking for non-designer items then there are plenty of shops on the High Street where you can pick up copies of the latest catwalk trends for a fraction of the price. Alternatively, next time you are in your local supermarket, check out their clothing ranges. The major supermarket brands all have clothing ranges that provide good value as well as offering a designer look without the designer price tag.
What items to buy
In order to get your look right, it is a good idea to try and mix designer goods with items from the High Street. There are some items that you should not compromise on and with these you should ensure that you spend as much as you are able. This includes making sure you have a decent pair of well-fitting jeans, as well as a good quality coat or jacket. In the winter, it is also not a good idea to compromise on the quality of shoes and boots. However, all these items can be matched with something less expensive. For example, cheap men's T shirts can easily be worn underneath good quality shirts with a decent pair of trousers or jeans. For these sorts of items, High Street quality is absolutely fine.
So it is possible to look like you are dressed in designer clothes but at a fraction of the cost. As long as you shop at the right places and buy the right things, you can save money and still look stylish.
Image is licensed under CC Attribution
Vickie Day
Where to shop
Whether you are male or female, nobody wants to spend more than they need to on their clothes. If you shop in the right way at the right places, then you should be able to find some clothing bargains. If you are looking for a way of buying some cheap designer items, then try sample sales where designer clothes are often available in certain sizes as one-off samples. Alternatively, the UK has several outlet shopping centres that sell designer clothes from the previous season at a massive discount. Designer clothes can also be sourced online through internet auction sites or other websites. Online retailers can often afford to sell goods more cheaply than stores as they do not have the same overheads, but do make sure that any designer goods you purchase online are genuine.
If you are looking for non-designer items then there are plenty of shops on the High Street where you can pick up copies of the latest catwalk trends for a fraction of the price. Alternatively, next time you are in your local supermarket, check out their clothing ranges. The major supermarket brands all have clothing ranges that provide good value as well as offering a designer look without the designer price tag.
What items to buy
In order to get your look right, it is a good idea to try and mix designer goods with items from the High Street. There are some items that you should not compromise on and with these you should ensure that you spend as much as you are able. This includes making sure you have a decent pair of well-fitting jeans, as well as a good quality coat or jacket. In the winter, it is also not a good idea to compromise on the quality of shoes and boots. However, all these items can be matched with something less expensive. For example, cheap men's T shirts can easily be worn underneath good quality shirts with a decent pair of trousers or jeans. For these sorts of items, High Street quality is absolutely fine.
So it is possible to look like you are dressed in designer clothes but at a fraction of the cost. As long as you shop at the right places and buy the right things, you can save money and still look stylish.
Image is licensed under CC Attribution
Vickie Day
About the Author:
Vickie Day is interested in fashion and money saving advice and writes articles on men's and women's fashion and style. She is writing on behalf of Sale Asylum at www.saleasylum.co.uk.
Vickie Day is interested in fashion and money saving advice and writes articles on men's and women's fashion and style. She is writing on behalf of Sale Asylum at www.saleasylum.co.uk.
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