Wait for sales

It's no big secret that waiting until the end of the season can save you some major cash. At the end of the season stores need to clear out old merchandise to make room for the new arrivals - hence the slashed price tags. It may not be as much fun to buy something you'll have to wait a while to wear but trust us, the big savings make the delayed gratification that much sweeter. So don't just say you'll wait for the sales, actually do it. And just because you find something on sale at one store, don't automatically assume that it's the best price out there; it will always behoove you to shop around.

Sample sales

Sample sales are the absolute best way to get your hands on designer duds at a fraction of the price. If you're in a big city, there are sample sales happening around you if you look for them. Sites such as Top Button (http://www.topbutton.com) and Daily Candy (http://www.dailycandy.com) list sales in major cities. For New Yorkers, you're in sample sale mecca. Check out New York Magazine's website for their in depth listings (http://nymag.com/shopping/articles/sb/).

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