I recently talked about how little shopping I do for myself these days.  Mostly it’s because I’d rather buy clothing for my kids than myself.  When I actually do get around to it, I think I do it quite well.  Before I had kids, I’d consistently pick out the most expensive items.  However, I would also find the best deals.

This week TwitterMoms is asking for our top 10 tips for being fashionable on a budget.  So here are mine!

1.  Shop off-price (I like TJ Maxx and Marshalls)

2. Comparison shop

3.  Peruse the ads ahead of time

4.  Use coupons

5.  Sign up for rewards programs

6.  Buy a few key staple items and mix & match

7.  Browse the sale racks

8.  Shop for an upcoming or previous season

9.  Go to an outlet mall

10.  Shop online

Parent companies Banana Republic and Gap have outlet stores which offer significant savings on their items.

Gap Outlet is offering summer dress and cardigans for $15 and up to 40% off other select items from May 7-24, 2010! Banana Republic Factory Store’s “It’s All About Her Sale” offers savings of up to 50% off all women’s clothes from April 30th through May 19th.

“I wrote this blog post while participating in the TwitterMoms and Gap Outlet blogging program to be eligible to win a $20 gift card. For more information on how you can participate, click here.”