9 Awesome Shopping Hacks to Save Money!

Fashion icon, actress, singer, and one of my favorite divas, Marilyn Monroe once said that money isn't happiness, but shopping is!

Isn't that true? I think it is!

However, let us not forget that frequent shopping can quickly add up and burn a hole in your pocket! Therefore, the mantra is to combine factors like careful planning with your shopping frequencies.

Many tips and tricks can minimize your shopping expenses without keeping you away from new and pretty clothes.

So how to save money and, at the same time, look gorgeous in clothes?

We got the right awesome hacks that will not just save your money when shopping but also let you get you the awesome dresses out there!

Interested? Great! Read on.

Make a proper plan

Do a wardrobe check: Organize your closet and categorize them into work clothes, formal outfits, daily wear, festive outfits, ethnic dresses, and Party attire. It will help you to figure out which type of cloth you really need to purchase.

Make a list: After figuring out the kind of cloth you need, make a list of them. For instance, if you need a festive outfit, do you need a kurti set, saree, or Anarkali dress? Be specific and stick to your list and try to ignore racks of clothing you don’t need.

Budget: Get an idea about how much money you can span based on your earnings. Make a decent plan if you need to cut off your money from other expenses. Get a price range, such as 2k-5k bucks you will spend on clothing. And try to never go over your budget.

Local markets

If you are not brand specific, this shopping hack is for you. Buy your basic clothes like tank tops, crop tops, trousers, pants, t-shirt from local brands. You can bargain with them for discounts. Sometimes you may find International branded clothes at the cheapest price.

Buy from Best SECOND-HAND product

Nowadays second products are available on the internet. You will find such websites easily. Try to buy from there. It will save your money from 20 percent to 50 percent.

Websites that sell second-hand products are:

eBay

letgo

sell.com

Zefo

Poshmart

Get coupon code on Instagram

There are so many fashion-related pages on Instagram. You can choose your favorite page and get coupon codes for shopping. Influencers and bloggers help in bringing customers to brands.

Follow the most popular influencer, fashion blogger, or celebrity on Instagram so that you won’t miss any discount coupon and review of the product.

Try DIY instead of shopping

Fashion changes every week and when you buy such a costly outfit and it goes out of trend, it really hearts. Experimenting and mixed matching clothes are in trend now. So DIY (do-it-yourself) your outfits and be on trends and also be your own designer.

Out of season collections

Another great way of saving on clothes is to buy clothes out of season. But that needs a plan!

For instance, if you think that you want to get a denim jacket this winter, you should start looking for them during summer. You can find special rates online during the off-season.

Also, look for the clearance sections at your favorite clothing store, like jackets or pullovers that weren't sold last winter.

So, to summarize, you should try shopping ahead! Look for clearance sales as various stores give away these clothes at discounted prices.

Love your clothes

Remember that clothes that come with labels such as machine-washable are not indestructible! Be careful with your clothes and wash them with care.

For instance, if you want to wash delicate items of clothing that have chances of shrinking, wash them with your hands.

How you wash and dry your clothes will have a significant effect on their longevity. If you take care of them, you will get years of use.

Borrow clothes that you won't wear more than once!

If you think that a charity event or big wedding is a good excuse for getting yourself a crisp suit or nice dress, think again!

Ask yourself if you are going to wear the dress more than once or anytime soon? If the answer is NO, then it’s time to call in a favor!

Find a friend who you know wears a similar size and consider borrowing from him or her. It's a better idea than spending a good amount of money on a dress that you will wear only once or occasionally.

Wait for holidays

All good things for those who wait! Well, it's a popular saying that is relevant to shopping too, especially when it comes to expensive dresses!

Often, during holidays both online and offline stores call for exclusive sales and you might get your hands on some pretty crazy deals.

If you are not sure if your favorite stores would roll out any special sales, ask their online customer support executive or just call their customer service.

There you have it

These 9 awesome shopping hacks will help you save money and make sure that you continue to enjoy shopping too!

If you can plan better, you can shop better too! And if you can save some bucks, it just makes the whole experience better!

So, buy more, save more, and never be afraid to ask for discounts.

Tell us what your shopping hacks are.

Happy shopping!

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