With the fall semester only two weeks away, it’s time to start getting prepared. That means lots of shopping and spending money. Shopping is a lot of fun but spending money can be difficult when you are on a tight budget. In this two part series, I will give you some tips on how to save money on everything from clothing to home essentials. We will start with clothing and part 2 will cover the other basics.
There are lots of web sites that have a ton of information on back to school fashion. For some simple ideas, I checked out seventeen.com and teenvogue.com. Seventeen’s website says this year’s trends are a bomber, skinny jeans, tribal prints, bright sneakers, textured leather boots, bangles and floral headbands. Teen Vogue.com talks about sleek mini dresses and rugged boots. You might be thinking, how I can emulate these designer trends on a budget. Read on for some examples of where you can get the latest trends at a discount!
1. Wal-Mart- Wal-Mart is one of the best places to get clothing at a discount price. They have lots of cute dresses, accessories and shoes for under $20! The great thing is no sale days. Wal-Mart has everyday low prices and you don’t have to worry about sales!
2. JC Penny- This is a great place to get fashionable clothes and accessories at good prices. Be sure to pay attention to their sale days. On Saturdays, from 9-1 p.m. you can get some great deals on basics like tank tops, denim and accessories. If you want some summer clothes at terrific prices, check out the Labor Day sales.
3. Kohls- Kohl’s always has great weekly sales. You can get extra 15% off coupons by joining their mailing list or just going to their web site. Join their email list for weekly deals. The weekends are the best time to save money!
4. Target- This is another good option. They are a little more expensive than Wal-Mart but you can get some pretty good brands at great prices!
5. Online shopping or consignment shops- When all else fails, you can get technically savvy by checking out deals online. Most of these stores that I mentioned above have great online deals and coupons. There is also eBay and overstock.com. For those of you, who are dye hard shoppers, check out consignment shops like Goodwill or the Salvation Army.
Remember, fashion is what you make it. If you can’t afford to buy this season’s trends, then make your own. There is always someone ready to follow a new trend!
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