Now, if you’re anything like me, getting items on sale, especially for under $10, it is a sort of natural high. These are just some of the techniques that I use to get cute clothes for a great price! I never buy anything at full retail price and everyone is always shocked at how I get cute things on sale. Here are my tricks.

1.Always check the sale racks first. When I go into a store, I go straight to the clearance section. Possibly not immediately because I don’t want the associates to think I’m broke or anything, but it is where I live and thrive. Clearance deals are the best, especially when the item is on sale and then you see a sign that says “Additional 40% off.”

2. Shop end-of-season clearance sales for cute clothes for the coming season. You might be thinking “how will shopping winter clearance get me cute clothes for summer?” Well, it won’t. However, it will help you get winter staples for as low as $3, so that is always a benefit.

3. Google coupon codes before buying online. Coupon codes are amazing. When shopping online, I always check to see if there’s a promo code or coupon code to use at the checkout, and a lot of the time there is!

4. Check online to find similar items for a cheaper price before shopping in stores. I don’t have a go-to site that compares items of similar styles. However, if you google “ruffle off the shoulder top” you can find many different items at different prices!

5. Thrift. Thrift. Thrift. People love to stereotype people that shop at Goodwill, but some of my best treasures have been found there. I found a pair of brand new Sam Edelman sandals there for $15! They retail for about $100 more than that. There’s no shame in getting a great deal.

6. Check secondhand shops. Now, Goodwill is technically a second hand shop, but places like Uptown Cheapskate sell more upscale secondhand clothes and have better brands than Goodwill.

7. DIY your own styles. This is my favorite tip. I love to DIY my own clothes. Pom Pom sandals have been super in lately, but retail for around $35-$60 which I refuse to pay. DIYing your own items saves money and is fun to do!