Finding Designer Clothes Online
October 29, 2010 in Articles
Scroll, click, buy. Sometimes I think shopping for clothes online is easier than sending an email!
To be fair, the easy part actually comes after you find worthwhile sites that carry clothing you want and have competitive pricing.
So, I’ve decided to make a little guide to finding designer clothes online. Maybe this will introduce you to a new site or just serve as a reminder that you need to visit that favorite site you’ve been neglecting for some shopping therapy.
The Usuals: Norstrom.com, NeimanMarcus.com, SaksFifthAvenue.com
- Pros: You will be able to find clothing from almost any designer imaginable, so you won’t spend a huge amount of time searching, unless you like online window shopping.
- Cons: You will be paying full price for these designer duds, large department stores have huge markups.
- Shipping: These sites charge anywhere from $8.95 to $21.95 for delivery. If you sign up for their newsletters, you will receive special “free shipping” offers from time to time, but these will require minimum spending of $150 or more.
- Bottom Line: If you are pressed for time and need to find the right outfit fast or if you are not on a budget, go for it!
Overstock.com
- Pros: You can find cheap deals on designer clothes every day, from CK to Michael Kors. Great customer service based on online reviews.
- Cons: Less clothing selection than sites dedicated solely to fashion, since they also sell furniture etc.
- Shipping: Probably the best shipping deal available online, $2.95 is all you will pay, no matter where you live or how big your order is! Overstock.com also occasionally offers $1 shipping specials.
- Bottom Line: Check this site regularly for new items and you are sure to find designer clothes you like for cheap.
BlueFly.com
- Pros: More designers available than other discount clothing sites- we’re talking over 700. BlueFly also features frequent sales offering 50-75% off.
- Cons: Sometimes trends are a little late in making it to the site. You might not find the latest fashions
- Shipping: Standard is $7.95 and expedited is $14.95. Pretty average for online clothing retailers.
- Bottom Line: This is is a standard discount designer store (not our favorite or least), so if you’re trying to shop online, you might as well make this one of your stops.