September 1st, 2008 by Maphia

As the prices of goods skyrocket with the never-ending increase on gas prices in the world market, one may find herself wondering if it is still practical to splurge on less important needs such as designer clothing. For others, it is easy to say goodbye to the Pradas and the Guccis but for hardcore fashionistas, the feeling is like cutting them a limb or two. Besides, times like these is not reason enough why you should opt for the cheap and out-of-style to quality designer clothing both in terms of durability and aesthetic. You’d rather take an extra effort to seek for discount designer clothing that would not hurt your ego… and your pocket.

The most convenient way to look for discount designer clothing is none other than the internet. Try checking Ebay for classic designer clothing auctions. There are fashion enthusiasts anywhere in the world who are cleaning up their closets of clutter to make way for the latest fashion worthy of their own space. Go help them out and help your own wardrobe!

There are also blog communities and online stores dedicated specially to selling discount designer clothing. Most of these stores rummage directly to outlet and boutique clearing out sales and buy them wholesale price which let them sell the items up to 60% off the original price. Best thing about online stores is that they already handpicked discount designer clothing finds based on their own subjective fashion sense – all you have to do is to find an online store that matches your own. Also, online stores are like one-stop shops for all designer brands such as Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, Moschino, etc. So you can save gas money on boutique hopping.

But if you are still uneasy about buying online and not having the chance to examine the item before paying for it, a better place for you to get discount designer clothing is in consignment stores. These are not exactly the average thrift shop where you get used clothing of different brands. You should look for a store selling used designer clothes that are not older than the five years.

Speaking of secondhand designer clothing, you can actually either pay for other’s clothes or swap your own with them. There are online and offline communities of fashion enthusiasts whose love for fashion brought them back to the 80’s trend of swapping designer clothes. Websites like www.whatsmineisyours.com does just that.

Visa, the international credit card company, also organizes a swapping event with TRAID (Textile Recycling for Aid and International Development) wherein designer clothing owners who have something to donate can swap their clothes for credit card points. These points are what they will pay for their own purchases of other people’s designer clothing.

Another idea is to organize your very own swapping party with your friends, wherein all are invited to bring items they are willing to give away while getting themselves their own brand new designer clothing in return. Just hope that you and your friends are of the same sizes.

Designer boutiques and outlets are still the safest place to get discount designer clothing. Just watch out for the outlet’s seasonal and annual clearing out sales dates either by befriending the manager or joining their website’s mailing list. Outlets and boutiques mark down their items up to 70% so you better be there when they do.

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