Start out by checking out discount apparel retailers such as T.J. Maxx, Ross and Marshalls. All claim to offer 20 to 60 percent off name brand clothing and department store prices. All three chains offer a variety of brands from higher end labels like Tommy Hilfiger to American Eagle and Nike. If you are a real fashionista you would be happy to know that they also carry on occasion brands like Coach and Seven For All Mankind. I recently purchased a Calvin Klein cotton sateen sundress for $40, which had originally been $140, from T.J. Maxx for a wedding I attended. Not only is it a great price but it a great quality dress that I can use again and again for special occasions. Bargain right!?

Here is the Calvin Klein dress I bought at T.J. Maxx for only $40!

If spending time browsing through clothes isn’t your thing you can always head to one of America’s favorite stores Target. Target not only gives you a chance to pick up cheap furniture for your bare apartment or room but it allows you to shop for good quality clothes at great bargain prices. Target has done an amazing job at also offering consumers products from famous designers. Shaun White, famous Olympic snowboarder, recently put out a line of young men and boys clothes for target in the price range of $34.99 to $14.99.
Checking out department stores on major sales can also save you lots of money on higher quality items. Macy’s is wonderful example of this. There is always a reason for Macy’s to throw a sale, whether it be Columbus Day or the beginning of winter. Sale racks can be marked clear down to 70 percent off. I have been lucky enough to find great wardrobe staples for extremely low prices. Macy’s is always having coupons for an extra percentage off your purchases too. Take advantage of the offers because finding a wool coat over half off it’s original price of $200 is a great deal and does not happen too often.
Of course then there are the real money savers, thrift stores. You can find them anywhere you live. Every city small or big has a few to choose from and can offer lots of used clothes. Goodwill stores can be used to help clean your closet out and find new treasures to add. There are always great deals available at thrift stores as long as you don’t mind searching for them. Make sure you know what you are spending your money on and that you get things you really love. It is easy to go through thrift stores and pick up everything because it is all priced so low, but that can lead to a huge bill at the register.

Overall I suggest being aware of the clothing items you need before you head into a store otherwise it is easy to purchase something you don’t necessarily need. Search for clothing staples that you can wear regularly through out the year. By going through your closet every once in awhile and cleaning it out reduces clutter and can actually save you money. Possibly get together with a few of your friends and organize a clothing exchange with each other to spruce up your wardrobe up, for free! Another good idea is holding a sidewalk or garage sale. It does take a bit of effort to organize but when someone pays you for that old shirt that is been sitting in your closet for the past two years then the work will be worth it.