How to Buy Designer Clothes at a Discount
So you're a believer that it's better to have fewer high-quality items than a closet packed with cheap clothes? The sales racks at department stores and boutiques aren't the only way to scout out a bargain.
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Remember the cardinal rule: Everything eventually goes on sale. When new clothes arrive, stores have to clear out anything that's been on the racks too long. Keep checking back to find out if the price of your designer treasure has been reduced.
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Shop at upscale off-price stores like Loehmann's to find seasonal overstock from designers and lots of specially made merchandise at deep price cuts.
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Visit resale, vintage and thrift stores. You never know when you might spot a designer bargain.
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Check the Web. Sites like Bluefly.com often sell designer clothes at heavily discounted prices.
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Ask salespeople to put you on mailing lists for back-room and sample sales, which are a great way to acquire discounted designer clothes. Sites like DailyCandy.com send out fashion e-mail alerts for sample sales in major U.S. cities.
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Tips & Warnings
January and July are big end-of-season sale months when you may find heavy markdowns.
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Comments
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Nov 22, 2005
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Nov 22, 2005
At my shop, if a customer asks for a discount, I will normally give them 10% off the already discounted price as long as they spend X amount of money. Many shops will give you money off coupons or gift vouchers if they can't give you money off your purchase. When shops have sales, and they also have their new stock in the shop, then you can try this tip as they will be more than happy to sell new stock than sale stock.
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Nov 22, 2005
Try shopping at thrift stores in or nearby exclusive or trendy neighborhoods. I once found brand new pair of $95 Diane Von Furstenberg shorts at the Haight Goodwill in San Francisco for $3.00.
