5 tips on how to shop on a budget

Hello! Welcome to another week of Money Monday! A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend the annual Black Diamond Ball in celebration of Black History Month. I wore a beautiful long sleeve navy dress with an open back. The secret is, the dress was under $50! I thought it’d be great for me to share with you my 5 simple tips on how I shop for stylish items on a budget.

1. Set a budget. Do not buy anything on credit
2. Plan your outfit. Have an idea of the look you are going for
3. Do your research! Search online and in-store for the items you’d like to purchase. Don’t forget also looking in your own closet to see if you already have the items you want
4. Find similar items that you are looking for at a reasonable price if you can’t find exactly what you want at a good price
5. Buy on sale wherever possible! That also includes searching for coupons and of course using Ebates! If you don’t have an Ebates account I highly suggest you get one because it’s a great and easy way to get money back when shopping.

What are your tips for shopping on a budget? Let me know in the comment section below!

xo,

Eseeri