JAYDE Clacy knows her way around an op-shop, making weekly trips to all the stores in Warwick she's become an expert on how to get the most out of the experience.

Op-shopping since she was a little girl, she knows how to spot great creative pieces.

"Warwick op-shops have an amazing range, you can fill your entire house if you need to,” Mrs Clacy said.

For most people stepping inside the secondhand stores can be quite overwhelming and chaotic so here are her tips to get in and out in 20 minutes.

START WITH AN OCCASION

Shopping with a purpose is a great start for those new to op-shopping, whether it's a birthday party, work event or the races it always helps if you have something in mind you're looking for.

"If you know you want a dress then only look at the dresses, it saves a lot of time,” Mrs Clacy said.

KNOW YOUR COLOURS

Go in already knowledgeable about what colours suit you best.

Mrs Clacy said most stores sorted their clothing by colour, so to save time rummaging through the racks head straight to the colours you know and like.

"Your eyes will automatically be drawn to your favourite colours, so don't feel you need to search everything if you know there's something you already like,” she said.

IGNORE THE SIZE

Don't be limited to what the size on the label reads, every brand is different and Mrs Clacy said you could always change it to fit.

"There's no standard size anymore especially if you're dealing with older clothes,” she said.

"Make this your opportunity to turn a dress into a top or add some new fabrics to a garment.”

TAKE A FRIEND

The saying divide and conquer has stuck around all these years for a reason.

Not only can you cover more ground with a friend but it's always helpful having a second opinion.

"Op-shopping is about the experience after all, so turn it into a girls day,” Mrs Clacy said.

QUALITY CONTROL

Depending on the purpose of the item, Mrs Clacy said you always wanted to give it a good look over before buying.

Clothing is washed and inspected before hitting the floors but you never want a rip or tear to surprise you when you get home.

"Most cases of wear and tear occur near the seems, also look for rub marks like deodorant stains,” Mrs Clacy said.