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Have you ever woke up in the morning, looked in your closet, and thought to yourself that you do not like any of your clothes? If you have, you are definitely not the only one. Many people like a few pieces of their clothing, like their favorite pair of jeans, or their favorite little black dress, but hate the rest. Many people would love to change their wardrobe, but do not have even close to enough money to start. There are a few ways that you can get some new great pieces into your wardrobe without having to spend a fortune.

The first thing you should do is pick out your favorite pieces in your wardrobe, and all your basic pieces that you can build an outfit around. These basic pieces include white blouses and shirts, solid color belts, any jeans and slacks that you like, blazers or jackets that are in style and still fit you well, and anything else in your closet that you like that is not a funky color print, fits you good, and is in style. Also go through your socks, underwear, and bras, and take out any pieces that do not fit you well. Check out what you have kept for yourself. Plan to shop for clothes that you can make outfits out of, combined with the clothes that you have kept out of your closet. Write a list of pieces that you would like to buy, including accessories like jewelry, belts and shoes. After you do this, you are ready to start adding more clothes to your wardrobe.

One of the first places you can go shopping for new clothes without having a lot of money is your local thrift stores. Many people think that thrift stores only carry junk, but that is completely untrue. Just because somebody gives something to a thrift store does not mean that it is junk. Some people bring their clothes to thrift stores because their shirt is missing a button, and they do not know how to sew, or the zipper on a pair of pants does not work, and they do not want to bring the pants to a seamstress to get it fixed. Besides that, people bring their clothes to thrift stores because they no longer fit into them, or they have a stain that they cannot get out. Some people also bring clothes to thrift stores out of the goodness of their heart. They know that if they have not worn something in a few months, it would be better off being sold to someone who would love to wear it more often. If you have the patience to search through the clothes in a thrift store, for something that fits you and you like, it will be worth your time. If you know how to sew, or how to repair buttons, zippers, and seams, you will most likely find a lot of pieces that you love. Another thing you will find a lot of at thrift stores, is accessories. You can find great deals on jewelry, belts, and maybe even shoes and purses. Although the jewelry you find might not be genuine stones, you can still look great in costume jewelry.

Besides shopping in thrift stores, you can go to the stores around you that you would normally visit like J.C. Penny's, and Braun's. You can look for clothes on sale, or your best bet would be to find clothes that you like on the clearance racks. That is where you are going to find your best deals. Clearance racks are usually marked down by fifty to seventy five percent, which makes a big difference in the final price. You can also join clubs in many stores. Usually you will get a punch card, and for every five to ten dollars you spend, you get a punch on your card. When you card is full, you can redeem it for a certain amount of cash. Ask inside of your favorite stores to see if they run any deals or clubs where you can redeem points for store cash.

Another place you can shop for clothes and get great deals is on-line. If you do not mind waiting for your clothes for a few days, and not being able to try them on, on-line shopping can get you great deals. Make sure that you read the fine print so if your clothes are not what you expect, you can easily return or exchange them. There are many on-line stores that offer close out prices and other great deals. You can even find stores that offer free shipping and handling if you spend a certain amount of money in one visit.

Also, if you have a friend that is the same size as you, you may want to ask her to exchange some pieces with you for awhile, that way, both of you can spice up your wardrobe without spending any money! Ask if you could exchange a few pieces once a month, but make sure that you always return her clothing the way it was when you borrowed it. Your friend probably will be less likely to go along with you if you return her clothes stained or torn. If any of the clothes need to be dry cleaned, take care of it before you return the clothes to your friend.

If you have the time and the patience, but not necessarily the money, there are many ways to get new clothes for your wardrobe. Keep your eyes open for good deals and clearance racks, and you will be well on your way to updating your look and your wardrobe. When you have achieved what you are trying to, you will look and feel great!