Here’s how to get a discount at H&M every single time

I might like investing in the next big designer handbag, but that doesn't mean I don't like a good bargain - frankly, who doesn't? See our Zara shopping hacks for proof.

Which is why I couldn't resist when Red interviewed H&M employees, who revealed you can get a discount every single time you shop.

Now it's not that straight forward, but quite worth it if you ask me. Basically, you need to bring up to two bags (four to five items) of unwanted textiles, which can include house linens as well as clothing.

The store will then exchange them for a £5 voucher redeemable against your next purchase. Whilst this sounds like a faff, you've probably got some items you've been meaning to clear out the local charity shop but haven't really got round to.

So if you do that instead, then H&M recycles your clothes and you get a cheeky discount.

The H&M employee also revealed that to save you time in the queue, you can return clothes to any till, and save yourself the trip if you've seen an item you like online, as not all stores will stock it (London stores are your safest bet).

Finally, if you can't find your size or the style you're after, fear not, as most stores get deliveries every day.

Penny Goldstone

Penny Goldstone is the Digital Fashion Editor at Marie Claire, covering everything from catwalk trends to royal fashion and the latest high street and Instagram must-haves.

Penny grew up in France and studied languages and law at the Sorbonne Nouvelle University in Paris before moving to the UK for her MA in multimedia journalism at Bournemouth University. She moved to the UK permanently and has never looked back (though she does go back regularly to stock up on cheese and wine).

Although she's always loved fashion - she used to create scrapbooks of her favourite trends and looks, including Sienna Miller and Kate Moss' boho phase - her first job was at MoneySavingExpert.com, sourcing the best deals for everything from restaurants to designer sales.

However she quit after two years to follow her true passion, fashion journalism, and after many years of internships and freelance stints at magazines including Red, Cosmopolitan, Stylist and Good Housekeeping, landed her dream job as the Digital Fashion Editor at Marie Claire UK.

Her favourite part of the job is discovering new brands and meeting designers, and travelling the world to attend events and fashion shows. Seeing her first Chanel runway IRL at Paris Fashion Week was a true pinch-me moment.