The market might not be the first place you think of for excellent fashion buys, but if you have your wits about you, it can be the perfect place to find some bargains. It’s ideal for savvy shoppers who want to keep up to date without having to spend too much money.

If you enjoy buying individual pieces of jewellery and clothing items, the market could be the ideal place for you to shop. Keep an eye out for clothes that you can customise if you like to create unique outfits.

Of course, not everything will be a bargain. Be careful – if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. For example, you’re just not going to find yourself a real, brand new Gucci handbag for £10! If you don’t mind about brands, though, you could find some brilliant deals.

Don’t underestimate your local market – have a look at what you can get for your money and you might just be surprised.