If living on a strict budget, shopping for clothing can be a very frustrating experience. However, there are many ways to find fantastic clothing bargains without breaking the bank.

In fact, it would be possible to never pay full price for any article of clothing ever again. By merely adjusting your thoughts and spending habits, it is possible to save hundreds or thousands of dollars per year on your wearables.

• Outlet malls usually offer twenty-five to seventy-five percent off designer name-brand goods.

• Purchase clothing from discount stores like TJ Maxx, Marshal's, Khols and Ross that sell name brand clothes at a discount. Other discount stores that sell clothes at a reasonable price that are not name brand are Target, Wal-mart and Kmart.

• Mail order catalogs are sometimes a very inexpensive place to shop.

• Visit online websites like eBay and Overstock. Remember to factor in the shipping charges when making online purchases.

• Browse clothing at department stores in the beginning of the season and take digital images of the articles of clothing that you would like to purchase. Monitor these items to learn when they are on sale. Time purchases and take advantage of seasonal clearance sales where clothing is usually marked down significantly at the end of every season.

• When you purchase quality clothing and care for them well, they will last a very long time.

• Consider shopping in clothing consignment and resale shops. Prices can vary greatly (twenty to ninety percent off retail). Make some extra money and sell back clothes no longer worn.

• Interchange classic styles in neutral colors with your current wardrobe. A few coordinated pieces offer many combinations. Expand wardrobes with accessories like scarves and belts.

• Purchase dual-purpose clothing such as a shift dress. Dress it up with a scarf, wear with a jacket as a suit, with jewelry for a formal occasion, etc.

• Yard sales, swap meets and flea markets are wonderful places to find great deals on clothes.

• Avoid trendy clothing purchases. Sticking with the basics is assurance that your clothing styles will last from year-to-year. Resist purchasing an article of clothing just because it is "in style." Fashions come and go rather quickly.

• Host a clothes-trading party. Gather up friends or church members and host a party where everyone trades clothes. It can be fun to gather with others and save a lot of money.

• Avoid purchasing "dry clean only" garments. These articles of clothing are very expensive to maintain. "Wash-n-wear" items if well cared for will last a very long time.

• Resist impulse buying. When searching for a particular item, stay focused and do not let distractions get in the way of finding that perfect article of clothing.

• Prolong the life of garments. Remove stains as soon as possible and always wash in the recommended temperatures.

• Saving is "sew" simple if you enjoy making clothing. Sewing articles of clothing from scratch or just adding embellishments to existing clothing can bring new life to a wardrobe already owned.

• Research online trade sites like FreeCycle.org. Often these resources are overlooked; however, it can be a great opportunity to find awesome bargains for free or next to nothing.

• Purchase clothing at thrift stores such as Mission City, Salvation Army and Goodwill stores. High quality, name-brand goods (some with the price tags still attached), fill these stores. Making purchases at these stores also provides support to your local community.