Dressing in style doesn’t necessarily mean spending a fortune.  Thing is, it’s always a plus if you know a few smart tricks and tips from experienced shoppers. They say, you can rock items bought for just a few pounds at the latest dance clothing sale, for example, and take advantage of great bargains on items that used to cost too much before. Learn the shopping basics below to get really cool clothing without destroying your budget.

• Shop out of season. Every shopping enthusiast knows that buying summer clothing in spring or during the first summer days is a way to pour your money down the drain as the same items are going to cost a lot less as soon as the end of June. Just wait a little bit to stock on summer clothing and footwear.

• Wait for clearance bargains. Clearance can be a magical time for a shopper. Buying stylish clothing and quality footwear for just a fraction of the original price is a great way to use your money wisely. Have a look at the online selection of goods. Elegant leather ballet pumps for just £3,00 can be a nice addition to your wardrobe.

• Use coupons. Using coupons is a wonderful opportunity to pay less for clothing so gather all the coupons your favourite retailers have sent you before going shopping and take them with you. Use coupon websites like Groupon and MyVoucherCodes to get discount voucher codes, promotional codes and shopping coupons.

• Try several stores. If there are no good deals at the first store, try multiple stores. The same concerns the right size: if there are no dresses or jeans on sale left of your size, check other stores selling clothing of the same brand. Remember that cheap clothes that fit perfectly tend to look more expensive than ill-fitting brand items.

• Know the nearest markdowns. The general rule is that retail stores mark old items down when they receive new collections. If the pieces you like have already been in stock for a while and there are lots of them still available, there’s a good chance you can get 20-50% off in a week or so.

You don’t have to spend much to look gorgeous. However, remember to make sure you don’t look cheap even if you purchase inexpensive clothing pieces.  Be smart when shopping!