Spring is officially upon us so it’s time to put away those sweaters and scarves and grab the dresses and shorts.

But most students are on strict budgets without  money to splurge on cute clothes for the coming season.

So here’s a suggestion-try shopping at a secondhand clothing store. You have to do a little digging, but it’s easy to find cute clothes at great prices.

Last week, I went to Goodwill in Monroe and put together a great outfit to wear on those hot summer days.

I found a white cotton t-shirt for $3. I also found a flowing navy blue skirt with white polka dots for $4. Then, I discovered a cute pair of shoes for only $8, and they were Michael Kors! I added a couple of finishing touches and tied everything together by adding a $2 belt and a $5 handbag.

Overall, the outfit cost $22. Nowadays, you’re lucky to find one piece of clothing for that much.

Goodwill is filled with clothes and other accessories. Most of the shirts cost $3, and pants cost $8.

Like I said, it might take some effort to dig through everything, but  some great pieces of clothing and accessories can be found.

So if you’re low on money but ready to add some new clothes to your closet, get out of the typical retail shops and get into a secondhand store.