Most of the cheap items are now to a good standard and should not be a drastic taste difference. Be careful not to buy any items that are not required, this is not to say you can't treat yourself, but try not to do it more than once on a shopping trip. When clothes shopping there are now many high street shops that sell a wide range of items at low prices. These shops are been utilised nationwide and are perfect for clothes shopping in the recession. Make sure if anything extravagant has been bought you have worked it into your budget and you know exactly how you will make the payments for it.