Clearly we have established that I am a shopper who is all about going for the bargains. You’ll notice stores will typically lure you in with a sale sign outside the door. Maybe even put a table right up front with shirts priced at $20. But everywhere around it most everything is full price. But as you slowly meander around the store to the back, you spot them. The CLEARANCE signs. I know they’re back there before I even set foot in a store. But I usually don’t just beeline it for the back. I mean, I don’t want to seem cheap or anything. : ) I just casually saunter over while browsing the full price racks. Maybe even picking up a shirt or two to inspect it further. But my heart and interest lies pretty much within the racks of clothes with the bright red signs flashing 50-70% off. This is where I typically find my best deals. But it’s also when I become my pickiest. Like outlets, many items are off-season, have limited sizes or are super trendy. To the point where no one would wear it or it’s just plain ugly. This is also the time to double check for stains, broken zippers, missing buttons or clothes that are odd fitting (super long sleeves, too high collars, etc). But when I do find something that I deem a great find, I walk out of that store with my head held high. Proud of my accomplishment!
You could also get a discount on top of a discount. Stores like Aeropostale and New York and Company allow you to use your AAA or military discounts on top of their clearance prices. It can’t hurt to ask wherever you go! But keep this point in mind. Always second guess yourself. Most importantly, ask yourself, "Would I buy this if it wasn't on sale?" If the answer is no, move on. It's not a bargain if you won't wear it.
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