A sale is a perfect time to treat yourself to a wardrobe upgrade. By waiting until good quality items are marked down, you can achieve two important goals…

You can level up your look and save yourself a lot of money simultaneously! Now that the sale season is upon us, it’s the best time to stock up on clothes you’ll love to wear during the holiday season and throughout the year.

I’m sharing my 10 favorite must-buy items during a sale in the video below (I’m also sharing a special discount for beautiful, high-quality silk clothes, so don’t miss it!)

So ladies, I like to say that the secret to getting the best out of a sale is your overall approach. Here are some of my tips and advice on how to plan your shopping so you can make the most out of sales.

Know the Best Places for Great Deals

Ladies, do you know that high-end department stores run some of the best sales around? These stores carry designer labels and offer a variety of gorgeous styles.

Many department stores also randomly mark down their prices on regular-priced items to make room for new inventory. So always look out for surprise bargains outside official sale periods.

Another fabulous place to track down great deals is the internet, where you can find exciting bargains from online retailers who specialize in timeless, classy, high-quality clothes that will help you look elegant and expensive.

Create a Strategic Plan

Before you set foot in a store or shop online, have a priority list of the items you want to buy and set a budget, so you don’t end up overspending. It’s also a good idea to check the original price and compare it to the sale price, so you know you’re getting a good deal.

If you’re shopping in-store, try to be there during the early part of a sale period, so you have the widest and best selection of sale times to choose from. If you’re shopping online, check the website regularly, so you don’t miss out on any time-sensitive deals.

Look for the Right Bargains at the Right Time

Clearance sales usually offer seasonal goods, while special sale events like Black Friday offer deep discounts on a wide variety of items like clothing, accessories and beauty products.

I encourage you to sign up for email newsletters from your favorite retailers’ stores to receive announcements on upcoming sales.

This way, you won’t miss out on great deals! Many stores also offer discounts and promotions exclusive to their online customers, so make it a habit to browse their websites before making any in-store purchases.

It’s always good to take advantage of a sale, especially when you’re purchasing clothes and accessories that will see lots of wear for months and maybe years to come. When you keep these tips in mind, you can walk away with beautiful, high-quality pieces that make you look amazing at a fraction of the price!