If you haven't had a salary during this COVID-19 crisis, you are more than likely watching your money very carefully. You might even be wishing that you hadn't gotten rid of many of last summer's outfits. No matter the scenario, if you are shopping for new clothes on a pretty tight budget, read on for some ideas that might help you.

Shop At A Resale Boutique 

If you've been to consignment stores before, you already know that you can get great merchandise at excellent prices. If you've never been in this type of boutique, you will probably be amazed at the variety of clothes and accessories you'll find there. One of the best things about quality resale boutiques is that the management won't accept any clothing that hasn't been hand washed or dry cleaned. In addition, you won't find outdated clothing, unless you are shopping at a vintage clothes resale boutique.

Go into the resale boutique with an idea of what you are looking for. For instance, if you are looking for summer skirts or sundresses, a sales clerk will help you find them. 

Besides looking for specific clothing items, consider taking time to browse through the racks of clothes. By doing that, you might find a terrific outfit for a specific event you are attending this summer.

Don't forget to check out accessories at the resale boutique. For instance, you might find beautiful jewelry to go with the outfits you have selected.

Sell At A Consignment Shop 

As you browse through clothing and accessories while shopping at the consignment shop, you might be inspired to sell some of your own used clothing and accessories. Wouldn't that be a good way to get some extra money to fatten your bank account? For instance, maybe you have a surplus amount of great jeans in your closet. Think of keeping only two or three of them and taking the rest of them to the resale shop.

You might notice that the shop is beginning to buy clothes and accessories that people will be wanting to wear this fall. Like-new cardigan sweaters that you know you won't wear again will be perfect for fall weather. 

Have you received gifts of accessories like scarves and jewelry that you haven't even worn because they just aren't your style? Somebody else might be thrilled to buy those accessories, especially since they're brand new. Remember that the consignment shop will only accept things for resale that are in perfect condition.

Think of connecting with one of the sales clerks. By doing that, they will probably be very happy to notify you when certain items arrive at the consignment shop.