The new season is approaching. Not football though, fashion.

Most people love to get some new clothes now and again. This summer has been all about prints, while Lingerie-inspired fashion has even been predicted to flood the High Street in the Autumn.

But where is the best place to go shopping? For some, shopping for clothes can be a real nightmare, but in this current day and age there are a whole host of ways to go shopping and find some fantastic new threads for the wardrobe.

The internet is now one of the main ways for people to buy their clothes.

Instead of the hustle and bustle of busy shops and screaming kids you can now order the latest trends at the click of a button.

Many of the high street shops have online catalogues which let you order what you want and they are delivered straight to your door.

Next, Top Man, Top Shop, River Island, Debenhams, Dororthy Perkins and many more all have sites which offer you the very latest in high street fashion.

But perhaps one of the latest trends at the moment to bag yourself some fantastic summer deals is flicking through eBay.

The online marketplace represents a great chance to get some absolute bargains especially on designer gear which would usually price out your average punter.

Martin Lewis, the founder and editor of the website MoneySavingExpert.com, gives a whole load of tips on the best ways to sniff out those good deals.

Lewis warns that buyers have to be careful not to get their fingers burnt by paying over the odds but if you know what to look for then there are some bargains to be had.

He says: "eBay is a mammoth marketplace with millions of goods. Most people just bid but there is a range of hidden tools and tricks to help you track down uber-bargains."

 

Moving away from online, there is a case to put forward for actually getting down to the high street, however stressful it might be.

Not only is it quite good to try on the clothes you are actually going to buy but Vibe reckons it might be worth getting a personal shopper on board.

High-street shops still hold many advantages over other shopping methods. The ability to try-before-you-buy is major advantage when shopping in stores.

The ability to purchase immediately is also a favorite with many shoppers who like to indulge in retail therapy as they get instant satisfaction and can create outfits in store with other items and accessories.

Sony Mistou, Centrale’s Marketing Manager, says "Centrale has a great selection of high street stores meaning that shoppers can find all the latest trends under one roof!"

For people with a fear of shopping, personal shoppers can not only save time but may also get you out of your fashion rut.

Firstly, they will have advanced knowledge of the products available so that you don’t have to spend ages sifting through the rails to find what you are looking for.

Secondly, they may pick out styles and colours that you have not tried before as many shoppers tend to stick what they know when it comes to fashion.

Sony Mistou, Centrale’s Marketing Manager, states "Both House of Fraser and Debenhams offer a personal shopping service at Centrale so call in store and book your appointment now."


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