Summer is the perfect time to fill up that closet spaced you cleared out when spring cleaning! Use these rules of thumb to shop smart for clothes that will truly last.

Limit yourself: Credit cards are easy to swipe, so a good way to stick to a budget is to only carry a limited amount of cash on your shopping trips. To avoid overspending on impulse purchases, keep $20 stashed away for these types of emergencies.

Stay classy: If you feel the need to splurge, invest in a signature piece that will enhance any outfit. You can never go wrong with day-to-night blazers, well made shoes and the perfect fitting jeans.

Be open-minded: Try on new colors and styles. Skim through your closet before you go shopping. Are you seeing the same colors and styles in all your pieces? If so, it’s probably time to brainstorm different ways to add to your clothes or look for different accessories to accent them with.

Always try on items: Sizes not only vary form store to store, but also from brand to brand. Take three sizes of each piece with you to the dressing room. The size you think you wear, one size bigger and one size smaller.

Proper fit can make all the difference in how your clothes look on you. And to truly be open -minded, you’ll need to try on all the new colors and styles!