Owning a designer wardrobe doesn’t have to cost a fortune. The Internet is a great resource for saving money on designer clothes. Instead of paying full price at high-end stores, you can go online and find bargains that will put designer label clothing well within your budget.
One of the easiest ways to save on designer clothing is to sign up for websites that specialize in limited time sales events featuring name brands clothing, shoes and accessories. HauteLook.com and Gilt Groupe require you to register as a member to browse and shop, but both are free to join.
HauteLook hosts new sales every weekday, and sales usually last from 24 to 48 hours. Gilt Groupe offers 36 hour sales. You can save up to 75% on purchases at HauteLook and discounts of up to 79% at Gilt Groupe.
Ideeli is another site that offers limited time sales events on designer labels clothing and accessories. You can join for free or pay to upgrade to a “1st Row” membership that allows you to shop sales an hour earlier than regular members. You can save up to 80% off regular prices at Ideeli, and they also have weekly giveaways.
ShopItToMe is a free online service that alerts you of sales on designer clothing based on personalized information. When you join, you provide your sizes in clothing and choose your favorite designer brands. You’ll then receive either weekly or daily email summaries that tell you when new items in your size are going on sale at popular designer retailers.
Overstock.com offers designer clothing at reduced prices without requiring membership. On the homepage, mouse over the Clothing and Shoes tab. Then click on “Designer Store” in the drop down menu. You’ll land on a page where you can browse by categories such as designer sunglasses, shoes, clothing and other accessories. You can also shop by designer name.
One other place to shop online for cheap designer clothing is eBay. You can search for clothing auctions by category, name brand, style, your size or even by color.
Fashion themed blogs and websites are a good resource for information on sample sales, coupons and other designer clothing discount offers. Some sites to check regularly include:
- TheBudgetFashionista.com
- ChicAlert.com
- StyleList.com
- Racked NY
Whenever you shop for designer clothing online, don’t forget to check for special discounts or offers for repeat customers. Many retailers offer coupons for future purchases, free shipping and dollars-off discounts for purchases over a certain dollar amount.
You can find more places to shop for cheap designer clothes using any search engine. When browsing retailers’ websites, be sure to read the fine print! Many websites advertise and sell imitation designer clothing and accessories without making it very clear their products are not authentic name brand items.
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