Is it just us or does it seem like teenagers are in the mall every chance that they get? And while a part of it may be because they want to look just as fashionable as possible at all times, we get that another reason is that for many of them, they are growing remarkably fast too. This means that what fit last season may not look quite as good the next.

Of course, just because your teen’s style needs are always evolving, we get that your budget tends to stay the same and so you’re probably looking for a few ways to save money on the clothes shopping that they do. That’s why we wanted to take out a moment and provide five great tips on how they can get the clothes they need without you overspending in the process below:

Shop off-season. Do you know the best time to get summer clothes? It’s right after Labor Day. The best time to get a winter coat?Right after Christmas. That’s because as stores are preparing for the upcoming season, they tend to drastically slash prices on the clothes they already have in order to make room for new inventory. For that reason, shopping during the off season is always a smart move.

Shop online. When you’re shopping for your teen, every penny counts. That would include what you spend on the commute to various stores. Thanks to online outlet and discount stores as well as promotional codes that are located on websites like Retail Me Not, you can still get some of their favorite clothes, at a discount, without ever having to leave your house.

Shop at thrift stores and consignment shops. Although some kids may not find it “cool” to go to thrift stores and consignment shops, the reality is that an overwhelming majority of them actually do because they know that they can get a lot more for a lot less there. If you give your teen $50 and let them and a couple of friends go through the racks, they’ll be excited to show you the vintage and designer pieces that they got for next to nothing.

Shop on the clearance racks. If your kids really enjoy certain department stores, encourage them to start at their clearance racks. If they are willing to patiently go through them, they can easily find articles of clothing for as much as 50-75 percent off the retail price.

Shop in their friends’ closets (and vice versa). Say that your teen sees some things they like online at a shop like InkedShop.com. Well, if you approve of their selections but you’re only have a limited amount of money to spend, make a compromise. Tell them that they can have one or two pieces that they really like from that store and then try this idea: Encourage them to call a few of their friends to go through their closets and take out what they don’t want/like anymore. After they put them all in a bag, have them come over to your home and both your child and them can swap out items. It’s a fun and cheap way for everyone to get a new wardrobe for absolutely free. Happy shopping!