How to Find Best Fashion Clothing for Less

Keeping up with trends nowadays is not just about knowing what to wear and how; it’s often a question of where to score the look without breaking the bank. People with a flair and eye for style shouldn’t resort to drastic measures to afford the upkeep of a fashionable wardrobe. While scouring second hand stores, garage sales and friends’ closets are all fair game, these venues offer new leads for fashion lovers’ search for ‘it’ items through the recession.

Most people find that despite shopping at consignment stores, hunting down promotional codes for online discounts and battling the throngs of fellow bargain hunters at the first day of sales, they still walk away unsatisfied with their purchases. The following tips don’t involve either thumbing through racks or joining the mobs, but rather focus on knowing where to find the same high quality without paying full price.

Members-Only Online Designer Sales

Members of private designer sale websites get as high as 70% off on designer clothing. Because of fierce competition for items, these sales generally run a few days only, but being on the newsletter is a great way to keep informed on both upcoming and running sales. Membership is by invitation so asking around friends or acquaintances already in the loop is a must.

Rent Designer Handbags, Clothes and Shoes

Why buy when one can rent? Renting designer pieces has become an established trend among women and men who love the styles, lines and textures of a designer item but cannot afford its price tag. It’s as easy as creating an account, selecting from a wide range of labels and waiting for delivery. Most online rental shops of this nature waive shipping fees and include return postage. Items can be rented for as short as a week and rental fees usually include a damage insurance.

Network Into Upcoming Designer Deals

Befriending boutique owners, public relations consultants, fashion stylists and the likes is an easy way to gain access to designer shows, sales and public events. Often, people in attendance to these affairs are presented with prime merchandise that is heavily marked down as an offering. Making use of connections like these is essential in scouting the next best deals to hit town.

Attend Fashion Week and Shop the Discounts

The glam and prestige of Fashion Week anywhere guarantees an exciting event. Furthermore, not only do airlines and hotels give special discounts to clients attending the shows, but designer labels in the general neighbourhood of the event go on sale. Not to be outdone, even non-participating boutiques host week-long deals on their frocks, shoes and accessories.