Best Places to Shop for Budget Business Clothing

Finding career clothing is essential, not only for landing the job you want but also for giving the right impression to your employer on a daily basis.  Nothing says ‘I don’t care about my job’ more than coming to work dressed in mismatched, worn out clothing or washing your business suit so many times that it turns grey.  So, how can you afford new career clothing when you are on a budget? 

Start by understanding that the mall is not your budget’s friend!  If you are looking for inexpensive clothing, start by turning your thoughts to second-hand items.  By heading to second-hand stores in your area, you’ll find that clothing, shoes and accessories such as belts and jewelry can be bought for a fraction of the cost, and in many cases, a large percentage of items can be found unworn with the tags still on.

You can also check out websites such as eBay and Craigslist for help.  You might even make a perfect clothing find at local garage sales, thrift stores, swap meets and overstock outlets.  You can also shop online clothing sales and use website discount codes to get a great deal.  Be on the lookout for end-of-season clothing sales in the appropriate months. 

Also, never turn your nose up at budget retail chains which also sell household items, such as Target, Walmart and other similar household superstores.  You’ll find that many have clothing sections targeted to the budget-minded shopper, and many carry brand-name clothing items at greatly discounted prices.

Aim to shop for the basics and not overly trendy pieces of clothing, as these usually cannot be mixed and matched.  Besides, trendy clothing tends to go out of style quickly.  Don’t buy clothing just because it is “on sale” if it does not help you project the image you want for your career.  However, don’t be afraid to show a little individuality.  

Shopping for clothing on a budget is all about knowing what you are looking for and being willing to spend time searching for a good deal.  The savings will pay off in the end.