STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Grace · Dooney & Bourke

To all my fellow bargin shoppers

Elle · Hermes

RE: To all my fellow bargain shoppers

jacks435 · Kenneth Cole

RE: To all my fellow bargin shoppers

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

I like Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and Loehmanns. I also check out bluefly, zappos, overstock and smartbargains for accessories, but I rarely buy clothing online unless I know how the brand fits me. I also sign up for emails from my favorite stores to receive coupon codes or special sales.

-gd

cahabo · Kate Spade

jacks435 wrote:

Like Elle, I love Nordstrom Rack, Target, TJ Maxx, and Marshall's.

Off-topic slightly, but I notice many girls posting about Ross. We don't have that where I live. Is it similar to TJ Maxx?

For cheap, of-the-moment accessories, I like the BP section at Nordstrom. They restock constantly and most items are under $30. Also, Forever 21! Good for jewelry, headbands, etc. And dirt cheap.

I have good luck at sample sales and special events. Last week I scored a pair of knee-high leather boots for $25 at one of those! It's really hit or miss, but it's always fun to look...

Ross is similar to TJ Maxx except for where I live TJ Maxx has much better stuff than Ross. Also Ross' shelves and racks are rather bare.

Cortney1982 · Chanel

cahabo wrote:

Ross is similar to TJ Maxx except for where I live TJ Maxx has much better stuff than Ross. Also Ross' shelves and racks are rather bare.

Ditto. I don't have a TJ Maxx but Ross is a joke around here. They must get TJ Maxx rejects. Anyways, I find good deals on clearance racks just about anywhere. Also, I will shop at the outlets.

layell · BCBG

Overstock - jewelry
Smart bargains - Tops/sweaters, watches
TjMaxx / Marshall's- Petite clothes, bags (but it's very hit-and-miss)
Century 21 - cute jackets
Loehmanns - the bags are overpriced, but I've found nice coats and belts there.
Ann Taylor - they have great sales, and nice wool pants

Periodically I make the long haul to the Tanger outlets (Riverhead), and Huntington Village (which has lots of little shops).

erin · Chanel

really, thrifts and vintage shops. sure, some stuff in vintage shops can be costumey, but i believe fashion is cyclical and every trend gets rehashed...so i find cool vintage versions of what is current.

otherwise i am a big fan of target, delia's, alloy, etc for trendier items. filene's basement has incredible deals on really nice designer stuff, but i try not to visit there too often because it's a bit more 'spensive.

Kelly · Hermes

I really like Kohls lately... and if you can fit into juniors sizes, there are a lot of inexpensive mall stores that I get great deals at - f21, 5-7-9, Charlotte Russe, Wet Seal, etc. I love f21 for accessories. New York & Company is also pretty cheap - the regular prices aren't anything really spectacular, but that's basically irrelevant because I've never once bought anything full price there. Things *always* go on sale, and they *always* mail/email pretty good coupons. you can sign up for the mailing list on their website.

-- Edited by ttara123 at 20:08, 2006-12-09

boobaby · Kate Spade

I always find the greates shoe deals at department store sales, like Nordies, Macy's, Lord & Taylor. Everytime I buy shoes at L&T, they always mark them down more at the register.

sephorablue · Marc Jacobs

I think I probably get about 80% of my clothes from Loehmanns. Have also started getting a good chunk of stuff from ebay lately, too, though that can be tricky and I've had some mishaps with things that didn't look right in real life.

kittenheels · Coach

I second Loehmann's. I try to go about once a month or so just to see what they have in. The problem I have is that I can rarely count on finding things there - it's more sort of where I go to see if anything piques my interest. I also have good luck with sales at Saks and Neiman's. They pretty reliably reduce prices about 2 months after new styles come out...so if I have my eye on something, I can generally pick it up at a good discount then. That's what I'll do if I have a specific item in mind...I just keep watching and waiting for the sale to kick in!

I also really like boutique sales. There are a bunch of independent stores around here that have pretty phenomenal sales. And, of course, sample sales. I guess Rachel Pally is the only one that I've ever been to - but it is a REALLY good one.

ranchera20 · Marc Jacobs

I like going to Old Navy because they always have a section where everything is on sale. I love Forever21 for thier jewelry and simple but cute tops. I also like Ross, TjMaxx and Marshalls but there are times where I cant find anything there.

jrhampt · Kenneth Cole

Marshall's/TJ Maxx (particularly for jeans, shoes, coats, tights, and sunglasses), Target (I usually order from them online, though, because of free shipping over $50, and you can almost always find a 10% off promo code). I LOVE the shoe section at Nordstrom's Rack, but unfortunately the closest one to me is over an hour away. Also, if I see something I really like IRL but that I think is too expensive, I usually stalk it on eBay for a while and often find it there for less. Or I wait until I have a coupon code for an online site that carries it. I don't really like Ross - the layout of the place is too warehousy and makes me get shopping fatigue.

travelgirl · Kate Spade

I am a big bargain shopper-my favorites:

-The sale rack at Banana Republic-everything at Banana eventually gets marked down so I stalk the sale racks there. Also, I travel a lot for work so I am able to hit lots of different stores which helps (and did you know that all of the stores price sales items differently??? I found this out, which I find is an odd fact).

-The "outlet malls"-we have a good one semi-nearby. I love the "sale wall" at the Coach outlet, and I buy a lot of furniture at the Pottery Barn outlet.

-We have some very nice upscale consignment stores here and I sometimes find fun things there. I just bought some nice wool tweed pencil skirts there for around 10 bucks, and I have bought Coach purses there too.

-Anthropologie-but usually the SALE rack only!

-Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft-sale racks or I try to use the coupons they send out.

-Ikea for certain things like bedding, and kids toys.

-Marshalls for shoes-I love Marshall's but usually don't find much at TJMaxx (except for housewares and kids clothes).

-Sale racks at Saks and I also LOVE Saks Off-Fifth.

Collette · Chanel

I live for bargain shopping.

I hit up Bloomingdales for their private sale and usually get some great deals there

I also try to get to Filene's Basement and Nordstrom Rack once a month. I typically find great jeans and T's there

squishy · Coach

kittenheels wrote:

I second Loehmann's. I try to go about once a month or so just to see what they have in. The problem I have is that I can rarely count on finding things there - it's more sort of where I go to see if anything piques my interest. I also have good luck with sales at Saks and Neiman's. They pretty reliably reduce prices about 2 months after new styles come out...so if I have my eye on something, I can generally pick it up at a good discount then. That's what I'll do if I have a specific item in mind...I just keep watching and waiting for the sale to kick in!

I also really like boutique sales. There are a bunch of independent stores around here that have pretty phenomenal sales. And, of course, sample sales. I guess Rachel Pally is the only one that I've ever been to - but it is a REALLY good one.

same goes for me, too. i can never go to loehmann's with a particular goal/piece in mind, but i sometimes walk away with a really cool sweater, jacket, what have you.

most of my stuff is from loehmann's, nordies rack, online boutiques (with 25% or greater coupon codes) or ebay.

shopgirl · Kenneth Cole

Sample sales, god love 'em, and the Barney's warehouse sale.

Goodwill, ebay and beacon's closet for vintage.