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Step 1
Make a list of the basic items you need. This list should reflect the quality and type of clothes in your daily wardrobe. If you need a few new shirts, but have plenty of pairs of jeans, make sure your shopping list reflects this. By creating a list and looking through your closet, you'll only shop for clothes you need, and avoid redundant purchases.
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Step 2
Remember that a wardrobe benefits from quality, basic items that can be worn again and again. Avoid purchasing special occasion clothes during a time of economic depression. Purchase simple, classic clothes of high quality that can be worn in many different ways.
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Step 3
Shop for items on sale. If you see a must have item at a department store, wait until the item goes on sale. Chances are, in just a few weeks, you'll be able to buy a full price item at 30 to 50 percent off. Don't feel pressured to buy an item at full price because you are worried about it going out of stock. In a time of economic depression, items stay on shelves longer.
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Step 4
Shop online. Stores like bluefly.com and other retailers sell items at final sale prices. If you find a must have item in a store, see if you can find the same item online. Compare prices, and when shipping is factored into the purchase price, online items are often less expensive.
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Step 5
Shop when you are ready. Don't shop as a reward or when you feel depressed. You'll likely overspend and buy items you don't really need.
