Purchase Discount Designer Clothes in NYC
Do the pages of "Vogue" paste a smile on your face? Does "Project Runway" dominate your TV screen? Do you have eye strain from hours of watching runway shows and looking at pictures online? If so, you are a label-lover. The only problem? If you're starting out in New York City, chances are you don't have a supersize salary to go with the high-profile apparel. Not to worry. There are plenty of outlets that sell overstock of those coveted pieces at drastically reduced prices.
Instructions
1. Try a discount department store.Start out at Century 21, a popular outlet for discount designer items. Century 21 features big names and even European designers at significantly discounted prices.Filene's Basement may not have the best presentation, but it has even lower prices than Century 21.Loehmann's has the look of a very upscale department store, but it also specializes in the sale of super high-end items at huge discounts.At TJ Maxx and Daffy's, you can definitely come up with a gem if you don't mind doing a little digging. These stores tend to be a little less organized and carry a broader array of products, so you'll have to search a bit for the big designer names.
2. Check out vintage and consignment stores. A quick Google search of "designer consignment" or "designer vintage" along with the name "New York City" brings up a list of fantastic options, complete with reviews, in seconds.Sample sales are another way to cut costs without sacrificing great fashion. Visit samplesale.com and clothingline.com. You can also find listings in "Time Out New York" and in free newspapers "NY AM" and "Metro."
3. Sign up for a free membership at HauteLook.com, a website that sells direct-from-manufacturer designer products at up to 75 percent off.Check out Overstock.com for a straightforward selection of designer basics, and all kinds of other products from famous brands, all at a huge discount. Bonus: super-low shipping costs.You can also visit luxury websites that aren't necessarily discount and browse the clearance sections. Try eluxury.com and bluefly.com.
4. Avoid buying a fake on eBay by following these guidelines: Keep a realistic eye on the price. If a Dior bag worth $2,100 is in its final day and is going for $100, there's a reason. Make sure the listing includes a picture. Also, check the picture and make sure that it's not a stock photo. If the seller won't post a real picture of the product, it could be because it looks fake. Try to only bid on products that have tags attached or come with a serial number or card of authenticity. Check the seller's feedback. There may be negative comments claiming fraud, but if there are a lot of them, it's a red flag.
5. Enjoy your new clothes. You still have enough money left over for dinner and drinks at your favorite downtown spot.
