*One way to save is to keep a close on sales. These usually appear in newspapers. Don't look for just the add in fliers that are put into the paper, look through the whole newspaper. Some specialty shops advertise only in the black and white print of the paper. Here you can find great deals!
*Department stores run weekly sales and not just on out of season clothing. These usually are the flier ads placed in the newspaper. Keep up with them. You won't believe the prices on some apparel just to get people in the door.
*Get on mailing lists for your favorite clothing shops. Most shops, especially ones that are in the mall, have a regular customer list that they send sales ads to for every sale they have. This is a good way to get great deals on the name brands you want that aren't in department store chains.
*Don't forget about consignment shops. You can get name brand clothing and accessories here for a song most of the time. Just go and look through. You may be surprised what you can get for just $20!Most of these shops also have regular customers that they send sales advertisements to. Get on the list.
*Keep up with yard sales and flea markets. Flea markets especially usually have regular vendors for a variety of different merchandise. Go to the flea market nearest you and find clothing vendors. If they don't have what you're looking for right then, leave a contact number for when they do get it. Yard sales are not only a fun way to shop, you find rock bottom deals on used clothing that may look like it just came from the shops at the mall! What $20 can do for you at a yard sale could take up half of a summer wardrobe!
*Outlet stores are a great place to find designer fashions for a fraction of what you would pay at the mall. Outlets are another way to save money on a summer wardrobe.
* Look through the classified ads in the newspapers. You may surprised at the clothing deals you will find.
* Go on line and shop for deals. You may not have to even walk out your door to land cheap deals on summer clothing. Get on lists for notification of sales to be sent vis e-mail for your favorite on line shopping sites.
*Another tip is buy clothing you can mix and match to make more outfits than one. This will save on how much you have to buy. Just put together some matching colors!