Timeless vintage pieces that are well-made and in pristine condition can add a zing to your wardrobe even if they come from your grandma’s closet. Realise their importance and just get them altered to make them fit for you.

Most of the fashion guru’s suggest that there are five essentials that a woman needs to have in her wardrobe: the little black dress, a great pair of denims, a basic white shirt/blouse/kurti, good quality shades and a great leather all-purpose handbag in tan or black. If you have these, the chances are that you will never go wrong.

Be on the lookout for end-of-season sales that allow you to buy good quality, high-end designs at a fraction of the original cost. Sign up for mailing lists and leave your email address for private and warehouse sales. If you are a person for brands, a great place to shop for basics are factory outlets, usually located in the city’s suburbs. Basic T-shirts, classic shirts and denims are some of the items to check out here.

Generally Flea markets are the right place to discover valuable items at a fraction of the cost. At times you can use your bargaining skills to further make a fantastic deal!

Go and try out Online shopping for online stores. There are some unbelievable deals and offers on branded clothes. If proper fitting is a problem always get your friendly neighbourhood tailor to do the alterations as required.

If you own a high-quality piece from previous seasons, instead of tossing them away, recycle it. Use all your imagination such as remove bows, buckles and buttons and replace with fresh ones , shorten the length or make it a-line.

Be a smart shopper. Always choose quality over quantity. Invest in classics that will go a long way-such as a pair of denims that fits like a dream. And rely on mix and match to create interest. Accessories such as scarves too can help lend your old wardrobe a new look.