Craig Arend/ModelsOffDuty.comLet’s face it: Luck plays too much of a role in online discount shopping, and a lot of what we pay (or don’t pay) for clothes comes down to timing. Missing those perfect loafers on eBay by mere seconds or logging on to a Gilt sale after it’s already been ravaged by the hungriest shoppers can be a major letdown. So, T editors scoured the Internet and designed a foolproof guide to shopping the best discount sites. Happy clicking!
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The Outnettheoutnet.com |
Why visit the Outnet? It is the only Web site to offer brands like Anna Sui, Guiseppe Zanotti and Erdem at deeply discounted rates. Not to mention that it has the best discounted (if not the only) Alaïa available online. There is something for everyone on the Outnet: pick up hosiery for $8 or a Balmain dress for $4,000. Knowing when to shop is half the battle. Here’s a tip: New merchandise is updated here from 10 a.m. to noon daily. The Outnet offers “friends and family” sales to reward loyal customers. Also, the site’s unique “most wanted” list gives shoppers a second chance to buy pieces when they arrive back in stock. Take note: a special clearance sale on Friday will offer more than 2,000 styles at 85 percent off. |
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HauteLookhautelook.com |
Ten to 15 new brands go on sale daily at HauteLook. If that weren’t enough to entice you, its exclusive partnership with the ultrachic L.A. retailer Decades might be. HauteLook prices range from $20 to several thousand for one-of-a-kind pieces. Rather than hit the refresh button, check in at exactly 11 a.m. Perks for Facebook fans include giveaways, sweepstakes and event previews. Existing members who invite new members receive $10 credit when their friends make a purchase. |
Blueflybluefly.com |
Bluefly offers 20 to 40 percent off current-season styles, with blowout sales offering even larger discounts (65 to 80 percent). Here, the thrift-conscious can find items under $20 and the investment shopper can score pieces for up to $3,000. Set your alarms! Bluefly updates its site at 6:31 a.m. every day. Bluefly sponsors special 10-hour events that offer free shipping and additional discounts on shoes, bags, dresses and sportswear. |
Giltgilt.com |
Not just a discount site: Gilt offers members the chance to shop collections (like Helmut Lang, Brooks Brothers and House of Harlow, to name a few) at full price weeks before they hit stores. Basics go for as little as $10, while something a little more extravagant can run to $25,000. 110,000 people line up outside Gilt’s virtual door when new sales go live at noon daily, so we recommend logging on well before then. Keep your friends close: Gilt members receive Gilt credit when members they invite make their first purchase. |
Rue La Larulala.com |
Rue La La’s mobile app for smartphones allows you to shop on the go, as does a 24-hour Twitter concierge service devoted to helping you with purchases. A “quick, buy it!” feature provides quick and easy checkouts. Rue La La has an eclectic mix of products, like scented candles and safaris. Rue La La’s talented team of buyers updates its merchandise at 11 a.m. Members receive $10 credit when their friends make a purchase, and Facebook fans are given access to Facebook-only sales. |
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