I like mark-downs, stuff which originally sold much higher, as opposed to clothes that are cheap from the get-go. Department store clearance can be good. I got a nice sportcoat from Macy’s for $50 (originally $300) a couple of years ago. I sometimes find quality shirts there for $10 . I have also found great deals at: Nordstrom Rack TJ Maxx Filene’s Basement Goodwill/Salvation Army/Thrift Stores SierraTradingPost.com