The secret to saving on womens clothes is knowing that texture, color and fit that flatters is more important than a specific designer label or the latest fashion trends. Simple, flattering clothes that match well and help shape your figure should be the fashion goal. Unique detailing and soft fabrics add sex appeal. Only buy clothes that you love and recycle from your closet!

Save money on womens clothes by avoiding trendy, and high end designer clothes

I have never been much into designer labels and clothing brands.  As a single mom with four children, I literally do not even have the spare money to shop for couture clothes in the first place.  I rarely go into department stores or high end stores to buy but I do go to look at some of the fashion and get ideas just for fun.  I may not be the most brand conscious person, but I have my own unique style.  This actually has it’s advantages as you get older because I never get caught up into passing trends.  I don’t look like an old lady in trendy clothes because I don’t bother to wear trendy clothes. 

I know women who spend hundreds of dollars just on a pair of designer label jeans, or a purse from Coach or Luis Vuitton. I don’t have the budget for high end spending on clothes and accessories yet I do want to look good.   If you want to look good while on a tight budget I recommend that you try to stick to the basics and get a casual sexy look going.   Focus on simple clothes that match well, are not too busy, plain colors are easiest, and they should have an element of cool detailing to them.   If you follow this strategy I guarantee you that you can look attractive and put together without having to spend more money than you can afford.

Try shopping for clothes at small inexpensive clothing Boutiques

Brand names mean literally nothing to me and I am just as happy shopping in a Wal-Mart, Target, Sears or even better yet, an inexpensive clothing boutique.  I actually prefer an inexpensive shop like a small boutique where at least some pre-selection of items has occurred.  For example, there is a small shop near to where I live, that has inexpensive clothes I love.   The owner buys all of his merchandise from downtown and has good taste in clothes.  

What I like about a smaller store is that someone has taken the time to pre-select cute clothes and I find it less overwhelming than going to a store that is a total overflow of random clothes (e.g. TJ Max).   With a smaller store, most of the work is done for me and that saves me time.  Overflow and discount stores are fun to look at and they have good values however it is very hard to dig through merchandise and find the right thing.   I rarely buy new things because of the present economy.   I know that many women are in the same situation and on a apparel budget.   For the most part I pick something I already have in my closet.  I like basic cotton.

Sexy can be a cute top, jeans and high heeled sandals.  Sophisticated is an alluring dress.  Professional is a feminine skirt or pant suit with a silky top, nylons and classic pumps.  Casual is a simple tank top and shorts.  I read in a book called “The Manual” by Steve Santiago, his claim that men rarely care or know the difference between Payless and Manolo Blahnik shoes.  I agree with what Steve Santiago says in his book.  All that really matters is if you look attractive in what you are wearing.  So shrug off your girlfriend’s advice and get a good a male friend to give you the skinny on how you look instead.  He won’t know what brand you are wearing but he will know if you look nice in what you have on or not.

Stores like Target, Sears, JC Penny's have cute inexpensive clothes. Focus on how you look in the clothes, rather than how the clothes look on you. Tip: If you don't love it don't buy it