If you’re someone who has a real eye for high-end fashion but your checking account doesn’t share your passion for designer clothes, you might feel like you have to go without some of the dresses, pants and tops that you like most.

Actually, that doesn’t have to be the case. Although you may not be able to shop like some of your favorite celebrities, the truth is that with a little patience and a good eye for sales, you can have some of the articles of clothing that you want without spending a lot of cash (or credit) in order to get them.

If you’d like to know about some of the ways that you can save on high-end designer clothing, check these five tips out below:

Look for sales. Pretty much any department store (including Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom) are going to have seasonal sales. The best way to keep informed about them is to provide your email address the next time you go there to make a purchase. Then you’ll receive notifications and sometimes even coupons that you can print off and bring into the store.

Shop on the designer’s website. There aren’t too many designers who don’t have their own website where they sell their clothing. Oftentimes, they have special “membership clubs” where for a small fee, you can receive some special “VIP only” deals.

Don’t forget about stores like Overstock and Snob Swap. Another cool thing about shopping online is that you can find stores that carry designer clothing at some really low prices. Stores like Overstock have designer fashions at outlet prices and online shops like Snob Swap are basically consignment marketplaces where people who love “all things fashion” can get things from their favorite designers for less. Also, don’t forget that another bonus that comes with online shopping is that you can go to websites such as Retail Me Not to get promo codes that could give you as much as 25 percent off or even free shipping.

Go to a real estate sale or do some thrift store shopping. Say that you absolutely love jeans from the Jean Machine but you can’t afford to purchase them directly from the store. If you’re someone who doesn’t mind wearing used clothes, you might just find a pair at your local real estate sale or thrift store because there tend to be quite a few designer threads at those kinds of shops. One hint: try going to the ones in the area of town when the high-end stores are. That can increase your chances of getting a better variety of designer clothes to choose from.

Buy with cash. Here’s where the patience comes in. If there’s a dress, coat or new pair of shoes that you’re simply dying to have, don’t use your credit card to get them. That just means that you’ll end up paying interest on top of the total of the purchase. It’s better to save up your money and pay cash for the item instead. That way, you can take it home without owing any more than what was on the price tag. And in the long run, that can save you more than a couple of dollars.