Ever heard of budget fashion? Chances are, if you have a TV and have seen Gok's guiding people on the path to fashion freedom, you have. It's the most wonderful concept that can help us all look spectacular without filing for bankruptcy.

Here are some basic tips to get you started on the path of looking fab on a budget! The first and admittedly most unexciting tip is to exercise some amount of self control. Investing in well made and good quality clothes and caring for them is a better strategy than buying unworthy clothes every week.

Another tip is to explore pre-loved clothes. Whether it is in charity shops or on websites like eBay, you'd be surprised at the variety of clothes you can find in the pre-loved section. From Republic clothing to other high street brands you love, you can find loads of clothes in the nearly new category.

By buying pre-loved, not only will you be saving money, but you'll be doing the planet a favour as well! Another useful tip is to wait for sales, but you probably already thought of that! What you should also do, is shop outside of peak hours and to shop outside of season.

For example, if you're hunting for the perfect warm wear to don this winter, shop in advance, when the prices are low. Use online discount sites and vouchers and make the most of these offers.