Featuring over 3,000 luxury brands like Tom Ford, Gucci, and Burberry at up to 85% off, Bluefly is a great choice for shopping for cheap designer clothes.

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Lori’s experience: I bought a Fossil watch as a graduation gift and saved over 50%. I saw so many great deals when I was searching for my gift. My husband’s assistant shops at Bluefly all the time, and always carries a beautiful designer handbag.

Savings tip: At the time of writing, there is free shipping on all orders. Sign up for their emails to enjoy 5% off your first order.

Gilt is the site for luxury designer labels such as Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, as well as hundreds of other designers. If you have a favorite designer or two, just click on the designer’s tab on the top of the website to get an idea of prices and products.

Gilt is one of the top flash sales sites and offers limited-time deals. Once you click into a flash sale from the website, I recommend clicking the box “Hide Sold Out” so you will only be shown the items that remain. I also like to filter by my clothing or shoe size so I am only shown what will work for me.

Sign up required: Yes

Lori’s experience: I recently found a great deal on high-quality towels from their bedding shop and sent them as a housewarming gift. My sister said they are her favorite towels. Gilt is a great place to find deals on gifts.

Savings tip: Gilt is currently giving 10% off and free shipping if you complete a purchase within 7 days of signing up. See their website for more details.

Nordstrom Rack is the off-price division of Nordstrom and a place to find great deals. If you are patient, you can often find your favorite full-priced items from Nordstrom marked down at Nordstrom Rack, often right after the season ends.

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Lori’s experience: I did not fully appreciate shopping online at Nordstrom Rack until the pandemic. I buy most of my shoes from Nordstrom Rack, and I’m especially fond of Vince Camuto and Steve Madden brands. It is also a great source for designer sunglasses and undergarments. I introduced my husband to Nordstrom Rack a few years back and he buys all of his clothes online from them now. They have such quality brands. He especially loves their dress pants and shirts.

Savings tip: Check the website for free shipping minimums. You can return items purchased at Nordstrom Rack to a Nordstrom store, too. At the time of writing, you can get $5 off when you download their app.

Shop the closets of fellow fashionistas and save big. Download the app and browse around. When you start finding name-brand clothes for cheap, you may never want to shop retail again!

Sign up required: You don’t have to have an account to buy, but you do to sell

Lori’s experience: I have bought and sold on Poshmark, and have had terrific experiences with both. I recently moved and downsized, so I sold a few of my best items on Poshmark. They made it very easy to do so. Another time, I had lost a favorite jacket. I bought another one on Poshmark that looks brand new, for about half the price I bought it a few years ago!
If you are shopping, it is best to narrow down what you are looking for when searching. If you sell through Poshmark, make sure you take quality photos and be prepared to answer questions right away.

Savings tip: If there is a specific brand you love, you can find good deals by participating in real-time shopping events called Posh Parties.

According to their website, you will find best-selling brands at up to 70% off. The website is easy to search by product or by designer. You will see discount designer beauty products, clothing for women, men, and kids, shoes, home goods, and gifts.

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Lori’s experience: I order from Ruelala often. My favorite items to buy are higher-priced beauty products that would’ve normally been a splurge. I’ve gotten deep discounts! I’ve also purchased clothing and luggage. One of my favorite designers is Trina Turk. I know exactly how her clothes fit me so whenever I have a special occasion, I search Ruelala under the brand to see what deals are available. The last dress I bought for my daughter’s bridal shower was 60% off MSRP. I’ve had a few instances to contact customer service and they have been friendly and helpful.

Savings tip: Be sure to check the “Today’s Fix” tab at the top of the website to see the deal of the day. The “Experience” tab often features discounts on luxury hotel getaways.
Use the same tip I recommended for shopping at Gilt. Check the box that says “Hide Sold Out” so you will only be shown what is still available. Ruelala will look similar to Gilt because both brands are both owned by the Gilt Groupe. You will also need to provide your email and contact information to shop.

Although many of the retail stores have closed, their online presence is strong. You’ll find high-end brands such as M Missoni and RED Valentino as well as popular beauty products from Estee Lauder and MAC. It is also a great place to find beautiful handbags.

Sign up required: No

Lori’s experience: I bought two mother of the bride dresses from Saks Off 5th and got great deals. It is a great source for wedding guest clothing. I still have an outlet store nearby which makes it convenient for returning things.

Savings tip: At the time of writing, you can get $20 off your first purchase for new email signups. Be sure to check the “Clearance” tab where there are over 11,000 items at up to 75% off. Use the sort feature on the left side of the website to narrow down selections. You can return online orders at retail stores if there is one near you. Use the store locator feature on the website to check your location. If you return by mail, they will deduct $9.95 for return postage.

The Outnet features over 350 luxury designer brands and is the outlet site for Net-a-Porter. If you are looking to invest in luxury items that will stand the test of time, you will enjoy this clean, easy-to-navigate website. The Outnet is also another site like Nordstrom Rack.

Sign up required: No

Lori’s experience: I had a summer intern, and when her hours were fulfilled, I bought her a jean jacket she had been coveting from Rag & Bone and saved 75%.

Savings tip: Shop the sale tab for the best deals, but keep in mind that all sales are final from this section. They also provide free shipping for most items.

At The RealReal, you can buy or sell luxury goods on consignment, which means they will sell your item for you. They authenticate every item they sell.

Sign up required: Yes

Lori’s experience: Last summer, my friend wanted a David Yurman bracelet to commemorate a special occasion. I told her to check The RealReal, and she saved over $500 on her purchase. I’ve seen her bracelet, and it is pristine. If I were in the market for a specific designer item, I would not hesitate to check The RealReal first. I recommend this site to my readers whenever they ask about consigning items.

Savings tip: Sign up to get their emails and get a $25 site credit.

If you like cutting-edge designer items then you will love looking around Yoox. They offer eclectic items from prestigious brands at an affordable designer price.

Sign up required: No

Lori’s experience: If you need to find something for the person that has everything, you’ll find something unique at Yoox. A while back, my husband and I attended a housewarming party in Beverly Hills and had no idea what to bring. I found a great Missoni item on Yoox. It is a fun site to browse.

Savings tip: Look for a promo code before ordering at Yoox.

Mothers from More With Less Today love Zulily. At Zulily, you’ll find daily flash sales with up to 70% savings on clothing, shoes, home decor, toys, and more. If you are looking for stores like 6PM, Zulily is a great option.

Sign up required: Yes

Lori’s experience: I love Zulily for kids’ clothing. They have such unique and adorable outfits and the prices are very good. Whenever I need a gift for a baby shower or a young child, Zulily is the first place I look. They have terrific educational toys too.

Savings tip: You only pay for shipping for the first items you order that day, so if you place multiple orders, Zulily bundles your order to give you the lowest price shipping option. See the website for details. Zulily price matches exact items from Amazon and Walmart.

6PM features discount fashion from brands such as Adidas, Crocs, Michael Kors, Steve Madden and more. The website is easy to navigate with sort features, and you can search for cheap name-brand clothes for women, men, kids, brands, as well as shoes, bags, and accessories.

Sign up required: No

Lori’s experience: If you know your brand names and retail prices, you will appreciate their deals. For example, today I bought a pair of Vince Camuto Aevie women’s sandals on sale for $29.10 with an MSRP of $119.00.

Savings tip: Be sure to check the clearance tab on the home page. Today there were over 8,000 items available. You can easily sort by product type and brand.
Check the website for free shipping minimums. One tip is that if your order does not qualify for free shipping, consider adding a gift you will need in the near future. Customers are responsible for return shipping fees.